Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce an open call for nominations for the 2017 UC Women’s Initiative for Professional Development. The Initiative is a UC Systemwide Talent Management program developed at the request of the UC Systemwide Advisory Committee on the Status of Women (SACSW), and delivered by CORO, a non-profit leadership evelopment organization.
The purpose of the program is to provide leadership development for mid-career women, both faculty and staff, who demonstrate the potential to advance their careers at UC. The program began as a small pilot in 2016, and is now being expanded.
The curriculum includes participation in a vibrant, professional network of women across the UC system, access to top UC leaders to learn about their leadership approaches and journeys, and strengthening of skills and confidence through hands-on practice with a range of tools and skills.
Nomination Process
Participation is limited to four women from Berkeley, who will join a total Northern UC cohort of 32 participants.
In order to participate in the program, participants must commit to attending all program sessions (four day-and-a-half long sessions between February and May 2017), and have approval from their supervisor/department chair to participate. The cost is $2,500 per participant (plus travel expenses), which will be paid for by the University.
Individuals are encouraged to self-nominate for consideration, or to nominate others. The following two items must be submitted by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, November 1, 2016:
Additional information about the program, curriculum, dates, and review committee can be found on the homepage of the Office for Faculty Equity & Welfare website. We look forward to receiving your nominations for this valuable opportunity.
Best regards,
Nicholas Dirks
Chancellor
Na’ilah Nasir
Vice Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion
Angelica Stacy
Associate Vice Provost for the Faculty
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