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Equipping and Mobilizing
Equity-Minded
Leaders and
Advocates
The National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE program goal is to broaden the implementation of evidence-based systemic change strategies that promote equity for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) faculty in academic workplaces and the academic profession.
With the support of a $1 million NSF ADVANCE grant (Award #2404550), the "Illinois ADVANCE Adaptation (I-ADVANCE): Equipping and Mobilizing Equity-Minded Leaders and Advocates" initiative aims to induce positive, sustainable, systemic change for STEM faculty by implementing evidence-based practices that foster a climate of equity in STEM departments at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The project will develop a sustainable, data-driven, systemic change model that removes informational barriers and builds equitable workspaces. I-ADVANCE strives for three goals:
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Strengthen accountability structures that support equity in faculty work domains
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Develop purposeful and equity-minded department leaders
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Cultivate an inclusive departmental culture and climate
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STEM Academic Units Across
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Colleges/Schools
“Our journey toward an ADVANCE award has been a long one. I am grateful to all who remained committed to the process and to launching this important work at our university. At Illinois, our faculty and the diversity of our academic community are among our greatest assets. This investment in data-informed practices to foster a climate and culture of equity and inclusivity will elevate opportunity and impact at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.”
John Coleman, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Upcoming Events
Women in Science Lecture Series: Krystiana Krupa
12:00 PM
room 146, University Archives, Main Library or via Zoom.
12:00 PM
1001 S Wright St, Champaign, IL, 61820
23rd Annual Women's and Gender History Symposium: Gender, Law, and Politics
Levis 210, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Recent Announcements
2024.12.20 - I-ADVANCE Webinar: Measuring Inclusion for backlash-free DEI
You are invited to attend the Illinois ADVANCE Program's webinar, presented by Paolo Gaudino, Chief Scientist, Aleria and Adjunt, NYU Sten.
2024.12.17 - I-ADVANCE Webinar: Data-Driven Faculty Workload Reform
You are invited to attend the Illinois ADVANCE Program's first webinar for I-ADVANCE academic unit leaders, presented by Dr. Dawn K. Culpepper, Director of the University of Maryland ADVANCE Program for Inclusive Excellence.