Resources Initiative

Patterns of Assigning Institutional Resources

Examine the patterns of assigning institutional resources for uneven distribution by gender. Vice Chancellor John Torphy has agreed to assist in collecting information on start-up packages, assigned space, access to administrative support, assignment of teaching assistants, type of class (e.g. undergraduate vs graduate), number of graduate students and postdocs, and location of office and laboratory. Data not available in existing records will be gathered in interviews with departmental administrators, faculty, and on-site inspection by the Executive Administrator, PIs, and Leadership Team. Taking into account the complex factors involved in assignment of institutional resources, we will look for patterns that might disadvantage or advantage women faculty. If found, we will interview department chairs regarding the reasons for such assignment. We will compile a report of the results to present to the deans and senior administrators as a means to promote equitable distribution of institutional resources.