Physics and Astronomy Colloquium

A generation ago, few universities had faculties which reflected the gender and ethnic diversity of the US population. While these
differences have subsequently become less pronounced among social
science and humanity faculties, the composition of science and engineering faculties have been slower to diversify. In this talk I will discuss our efforts at the University of Michigan to improve recruiting and retention of women and minority faculty members. This undertaking is viewed as an institutional transformation, and involves both administrative initiatives, modifications of hiring and promotion policies, and as well faculty development and training. I will review progress so far, and discuss the future of these efforts in light of the Michigan Civil Rights Initiative.