The Junior Women Faculty Network (JWFN) was established in 1998 with a grant from the Alcoa Foundation, and fostered networking among U-M’s women assistant professors and kept them informed of relevant University events.
Links to University of Michigan Policies and Offices of Interest to Women Faculty
The tenure clock policy (SPG 201.92), which extends the tenure clock for faculty who give birth or have major dependent care responsibilities, is outlined in the Standard Practices Guide.
The modified duties policy (SPG 201.93), which allows faculty women to be relieved of classroom teaching responsibilities during the semester in which they give birth, is outlined in the Standard Practices Guide.
Academic and Staff HR Services provides advice and consultation to faculty, and academic administrators, covering the entire range of personnel issues for faculty and including leaves of absences, sabbatical eligibility, salary issues, outside consulting requriements, and appointment criteria, as well as issues involving the sexual harassment policy. Contact this office for questions and advice regarding specific policies including the Tenure Clock and Modified Duties.
Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) oversees research, scholarship, and creative activity at UM, including the Division of Research Development and Adminstration. Contact this office for information on funding sources, research policies, proposal preparation, and current research programs.
The Faculty Handbook outlines all University policies and practices relevant to those holding faculty appointments.
Archived Reports Relevant to Junior Women Faculty Network
“Mentoring: How Important Is It To Your Career?” CEW’s suggestions on how and why to seek out mentors for career success and satisfaction.
A Report on the findings of Junior Women Faculty Focus Groups held in 2000-2001.