Initiative on the Status of Women Faculty at Vanderbilt

As part of the university’s continued commitment to fostering a welcoming, inclusive community, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan R. Wente  launched an initiative in August 2018 that focuses on issues facing the broad array of women across the university’s Academic Affairs units.

Similar to the development of the Academic Strategic Plan, a steering committee has been charged with considering thematic areas for study and action. Those may include a separate confidential climate survey and assessments of our academic environments for women; a gender pay equity and academic support analysis; a gap analysis of faculty promotion and mentoring; investments in raising awareness through programming; interventional strategies to strengthen climate and culture; and changes to organizational structures that will help sustain progress. A subcommittee or working group will be assigned to each theme, reporting up to the steering committee.

Learn more about the Provost’s Women’s Initiative >

Learn more about education and prevention programs >

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Learn more about the Provost’s Steering Committee for Initiatives Focused on Women >

Learn more about university’s initiative for women staff > 

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