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Ramp-UP! at Rensselaer: Project Goals
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RAMP-Up’s overaching goal is to change the culture and climate of the institute to one that is supportive of all faculty members. Dedicated staff and faculty members recognize institutional transformation is integral to advancement reform and view it as both a worthy and necessary challenge. As one of the oldest and most prestigious technology-based schools in the country, Rensselaer has had a long-standing reputation for excellence, attracting top educators and scientists from all over the world. In the past, however, due in part to antiquated standards for promotion and tenure, renowned female educators and scientists sometimes fell through the proverbial "cracks,” losing out on promotion to full professor because of life circumstances such as childbirth and spousal hires. |
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Through RAMP-Up, Rensselaer's faculty and administrative leaders have made an ongoing commitment to address core issues of advancement by setting specific goals to create a model for self-reform. Provost Dr. Robert Palazzo and President Shirley Ann Jackson strongly support the work and goals of RAMP-Up. In March of 2007, Dr. Palazzo launched the program stating “Rensselaer is well-situated to address issues associated with women’s advancement to the senior ranks.” As Co-Principal Investigator for the RAMP-Up project, the Provost also acknowledged “ Under President Jackson’s leadership, the Institute has seen the number of women in our faculty increase by 29 % since 2001, with a growth of 33% at the senior level." Dr. Palazzo believes this program is committed to a broader goal of reinforcing Rensselaer’s firm commitment to maximize the potential of each and every faculty member.
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