Transitions Program
Although a university may have excellent leave policies, certain situations may require different solutions or supplemental support. The Transitions Program for tenure-track and tenured women faculty provides exactly this type of additional support.
Short-term assistance is available through the Transitions Program for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) faculty (regardless of gender) who are in the midst of major life transitions, such as:
- short term assistance with personal medical needs
- short term assistance with family illness
- and other situations
Support may be offered for up to two semesters for the faculty member while moving through such a transition. Examples of support that the program provides include providing funds for a Research Assistant to assist with managing lab work; a Teaching Assistant to assist with teaching…
The Transitions Program complements tenure-clock extension. Please see the Faculty Policies and Procedure handbook for WSU policies and programs that assist with work-life balance, including leave policies, eldercare, and childcare http://faculty.wsu.edu/resources.html#ffp. Further information about childcare and eldercare options are discussed at the WSU Work/Life website. Department Chairs and faculty in ADVANCE at WSU target STEM departments are encouraged to apply for transitional support grants if they are experiencing a transition.
It is strongly recommended that applicants seek a contribution from their department and/or college and that it be reflected in the proposal. If applicants are unable to get a contribution from their chair and/or dean, please include the reasons why a contribution is not available in the proposal.
Full description of the program and guidelines (pdf)
Questions and Proposal Submission:
ADVANCE at WSU EXCELinSE Center
P.O. Box 641013
Pullman, WA 99164-1013
magnuson@wsu.edu
509-335-0966
