The ACT (ADVANCE-informed Chair Training) initiative draws on training programs developed by other ADVANCE institutions to provide chairs with mentorship and training in areas that impact recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion.
ADVANCE BU is funded by Award #2303732 of the National Science Foundation . The ADVANCE program is designed to increase gender and intersectional equity among faculty, particularly in the STEM disciplines, through evidence-based initiatives. Since 2001, NSF has invested more than $270 million in ADVANCE programs at higher education and non-profit-STEM institutions nationwide. Any opinions, findings and conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.