Select Past Events
Advocates and Allies
Cultivating a Culture to Support the Well-Being of Women on March 3, 2022 with Dr. Sheila Caldwell
Fostering Inclusive Excellence with Campus Advocates and Allies on October 21, 2021 with Dr. Jerry Weinberg, Dr. Paul Brunkow, and Dr. Sandra Weissinger
Advocates and Allies workshop on March 4, 2021 with Dr. Green and Dr. Gordon
Faculty Evaluation
Identifying and Avoiding Bias in Letters of Recommendation on November 17, 2022 with Dr. Carlee Hawkins
Faculty Evaluation Resources on October 11, 2022 and November 3, 2022 with Dr. Susan Morgan
Evaluating T&P Criteria in Department Operating Papers Through a DEI Lens on October 21, 2021 with Dr. Lynn Bartels and Dr. Susan Morgan
Unintended and Hidden Biases: Influences Over Faculty Evaluation Practice & Process on September 15, 2021 with Dr. Beth Mitchneck
I Have Bias: Understanding and Taking Responsibility for Our Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Others on November 17, 2020 with Dr. Carlee Hawkins
Faculty Searches
Learn to Negotiate for What You Want on March 16, 2022 with Dr. Mary Sue Love
Dual Career Support Overview on October 27, 2021 with Jamie Doss and Dr. Susan Morgan
Leadership
Resources for Department Chairs - Online Toolkit Overview and Discussion on January 10, 2023 with Susan Morgan
Faculty Mentoring Practices and Plan on February 16, 2023 with UMass ADVANCE: Mentoring faculty colleagues effectively is key to ensuring retention, a good departmental climate, and faculty success. This webinar identifies effective strategies for mentoring colleagues including building networks and collegial relationships, establishing effective communication, and creating inclusive, supportive departments. This session covers UMass ADVANCE tools and templates for faculty mentoring plans, mentoring strategies, and inclusive departmental practices.
Leading Inclusive Meetings on February 28, 2023 with Dr. Alison Reeves
Equitable Collaboration Practices on April 4, 2023 by UMASS ADVANCE: Research collaboration is essential in the conduct of science, but many collaborations reflect inequitable practices that undermine the success of the project. In this webinar, we describe how to build collaborations that are transparent, and equitable, and allow for creative growth through clear communication and respect for all contributions. This session covers UMass ADVANCE tools and checklists for approaches to creating and crediting equitable research collaboration.
Creating and Sustaining Excellence in Changing Times: Care, Support, and Managing Expectations on October 21, 2021, with Dr. Juanita Sharpe
Conflict Management on May 25, 2021, with Dr. Zach Schaefer
Gender Bias in Academia and Proven Interventions on February 23 and 25, 2021 with Dr. Rachel Roper
Adaptive Leadership on January 14, 2021 with Dr. Mary Sue Love
Leading with Understanding: Handling Difficult Conversations on October 22, 2020 with Dr. Robyn Berkley
Family-Friendly Benefits on October 15, 2020 with HR, Provost Office, and the ADVANCE team.
Hostile and Intimidating Behaviors on March 5, 2020 with Michael Bernard-Donals
Midcareer Panel Presentation for Associate Professors
on September 16, 2022 by:
- Family Friendly Brochure
- Mid-Career Opportunity Handouts
- Presentation slides
- Closed Caption Presentation
Student Resources
Choosing an Academic Career: A Virtual Panel Discussion with STEM/SBS Women Faculty on March 8, 2022
Choosing a Non-Academic Career: A Virtual Panel Discussion with STEM/SBS Women Professionals on March 9, 2022
