Research has shown that mentoring is a key ingredient in facilitating career growth.  Proposals from Associate and Assistant Professors which demonstrate a substantial career plan fostered by a strong mentor-mentee relationship are eligible for funding through RAMP-Up’s Career Campaign Award.  The goal of this program will be to help faculty build career success and prepare for promotion to the next professional rank. [More on Awards]

The Faculty Coach positions in key departments foster significant relationships between faculty and their academic mentors, and are integral to the advancement of women in their professional careers. In the Spring of 2007, the first Faculty Coach position was negotiated with the Dean in the School of Engineering with critical input from women faculty.[See Profiles]

RAMP-Up has been able to support women faculty in presenting cases for tenure or tenure review. Individual assistance on a case-by-case basis has helped women with bias avoidance concerns, health issues, and other matters which may not be addressed in the current formal tenure process. [More]

RAMP-Up will work with a faculty team and the Provost to resolve disparities among departments in the tenure and promotion processes.  The recommendations made by  the Promotion &Tenure Committee within the Institute will provide global benchmarks for interpreting faculty performance goals. [More]

T.E.A.S. are monthly seminars dedicated to promoting strategies for advancement and removing barriers to the success of Rensselaer faculty while also providing networking opportunities. The seminars feature internal and external speakers, panelists, and/or facilitators allowing plenty of time for discussion and interaction. The seminars are open to all who are interested, but will have a special emphasis on the needs and concerns of women faculty. [More]