About ADVANCE at WSU

Our vision is to build an inclusive land-grant institution where all faculty are supported by systems that promote career-long excellence. We focus on removing barriers to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and advancing exceptional faculty. Through analysis of institutional data and faculty experiences, we identify disparities in advancement—such as those observed between women and men—and use these insights to improve policies and practices that support the success of all faculty, regardless of identity or group membership.

Goals:

• Support faculty at key stages of the academic career path—including recruitment, pre- and post-tenure advancement, and leadership—through mentorship, networking, and leadership development opportunities.
• Develop and share innovative strategies that can be adopted by other institutions.
• Promote infrastructure that ensures strong institutional support, broad visibility, and full engagement from the WSU community.