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AdvanceRIT’s mission is to enable all RIT faculty, particularly women, to contribute their full potential, increase their representation and retention, and advance their careers.
Advance RIT is open to all faculty, regardless of gender.
AdvanceRIT started as an ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant from the National Science Foundation (Grant No. 1209115) and the office was institutionalized in 2019.
AdvanceRIT plays an instrumental role in:
- Connecting and engaging women faculty in the RIT community.
- Providing opportunities for professional and leadership development for women faculty.
- Supporting efforts for recruiting a diverse faculty critical for achieving excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service.
- Partnering with affiliated groups, departments, and colleges to support their efforts and bring positive change to RIT.
- Improving the quality of women faculty’s work life.
- Ensuring RIT is a place where all faculty are supported, valued, and respected.
AdvanceRIT Podcast: Faculty Spotlight-Trailblazing Women at RIT
Welcome to the AdvanceRIT podcast series: Faculty Spotlight-Trailblazing Women at RIT, the podcast that takes you inside the remarkable journeys of some of the most accomplished women at Rochester Institute of Technology. Here at the forefront of research, innovation, and education, these trailblazers are shaping the future with their expertise, resilience, and dedication.
Each episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at their inspiring careers, groundbreaking contributions, and the impact they’ve made in their fields and communities. Join us as we explore their stories, celebrate their achievements, and uncover what it truly means to be a leader in academia."
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Season 1: Episode 2
Dr. Margaret Bailey is a distinguished engineering faculty known for her pioneering work on gender equity on campus. View More about Season 1: Episode 2 -
![Portrait of Dr. Lea Michel, a professor at RIT, featured in the 'Faculty Spotlight: Trailblazing Women at RIT' podcast series by AdvanceRIT. The image includes text: 'Season 1: Episode 1, Dr. Lea Michel, Professor, School of Chemistry and Materials Science & Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, College of Science, Rochester Institute of Technology.' There is also a microphone icon and RIT and AdvanceRIT branding in the upper section.]()
Season 1: Episode1
In the first episode, we spotlight an amazing faculty member who not only excels in scientific research but is also a phenomenal mentor and leader in fostering an inclusive and supportive lab environment. View More about Season 1: Episode1 -
![Dr. David Munson, President of Rochester Institute of Technology, featured in a special edition titled 'Trailblazing Women at RIT' by the Office of the Provost and AdvanceRIT, with a microphone icon in the design.]()
Inaugural Message
In our inaugural episode, RIT President Dr. David Munson shares his vision for gender equality on campus. Learn about RIT’s initiatives to support women students and faculty, and the bold new plans for the President’s Commission on Women. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the future of inclusivity at RIT! View More about Inaugural Message
$425.3K
in Connect Grants. Connect grants support faculty networking, research, professional development and community building efforts.
900+
More than 900 faculty, staff and students have participated in professional development workshops and events led by AdvanceRIT.
66.7%
of RIT’s deans are women (6 out of 9).
14
Number of years since RIT first received an NSF ADVANCE grant. In 2008, RIT received an NSF Advance Catalyst award. An Institutional Transformation award was received in 2012.
Advance RIT Newsletter
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RIT women faculty in the news
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November 15, 2024
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National conference celebrates interdisciplinary collaborations and research
More than 170 higher education professionals from across the country came to RIT Nov. 14-16 for the 2024 a2ru National Conference. The a2ru national conference is an opportunity for practitioners and researchers from across higher education to share innovations and perspectives in the arts.
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November 15, 2024
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Kelly Norris Martin named dean of RIT’s College of Liberal Arts
Kelly Norris Martin, who has been a faculty member in the College of Liberal Arts for over a decade, has served as interim dean of the college since April 2023. She was selected as dean after a national search and will assume the role on Dec. 1.
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November 8, 2024
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Saunders Faculty and Staff Go Above and Beyond
Saunders College of Business recognizes the accomplishments of its outstanding employees.
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November 6, 2024
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Students recognized for excellence in graphics and research at national flexographic printing challenge
Undergraduate students at Rochester Institute of Technology took top placements at the Flexographic Technical Association Flexo Forum in Kansas City this Spring. Their project, Aş Evi, was part of the Phoenix Challenge, an annual student design competition, and was recognized for Excellence in Research, Excellence in Graphics, and Excellence in Execution categories.
David C. Munson Jr,
President
Keith Jenkins,
Vice President and Associate Provost for Diversity and Inclusion