Initiatives
A student at the University of Chicago Charter School (Woodlawn Campus), part of the Urban Education Institute
Ideas for new projects and initiatives often come from the faculty, either directly or indirectly. The listing below describes some of the more recent efforts, which, over time, become integrated into the routine fabric of our campus.
Child Care
Parents who work or study here need access to a range of resources for their young children. The University of Chicago addresses some of these needs with specially tailored services, resources, and policies. We welcome comments about what is successful or not, and what other needs might be addressed.
http://childcare.uchicago.edu/
Please direct inquiries to Ingrid Gould.
Phone: 773.702.8846
Email: igould@uchicago.edu
Dissent and Protest, Ad Hoc Faculty Committee
In February 2013, Provost Thomas F. Rosenbaum announced his intention to appoint a faculty committee to examine current policies and practices related to protest and dissent on campus and to make recommendations for improvement. Not long after the Ad Hoc Faculty Committee on Dissent and Protest was constituted, it held its first meeting. The committee's information-gathering and discussions will continue through Spring Quarter and will include an open meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 13 in the Swift Hall Common Room.
The committee expects its work to extend beyond this academic year, with some discussions taking place in the fall before the report is completed and submitted to the Provost by the end of Autumn Quarter.
Please direct inquiries to Ingrid Gould
Phone: 773.702.8846
protestpolicyinput@uchicago.edu
Diversity
The Office of Deputy Provost for Research and Minority Issues was established in response to a recommendation by the Provost's Initiative on Minority Issues (PIMI) 2003-04 Annual Report. The Office monitors and improves the University's approaches to recruiting and retaining minority faculty, students, and to a lesser extent, staff. It also coordinates and promotes research, teaching, and programming initiatives that address diversity and ameliorate inequality on campus and in the broader community.
Provost's Career Enhancement Postdoctoral Scholarship
Please direct inquiries to William A. McDade.
Phone: 773.834.3861
Email: wmcdade@bsd.uchicago.edu
Dual Career Office
A significant factor in the University’s success in recruiting and retaining faculty is securing meaningful employment for their partners. Dual Career Office offers assistance to faculty partners seeking employment inside and outside academia. That assistance may include helping to prepare for the job search, developing local networks, and identifying positions of interest.
This service is intended primarily for faculty members who have worked at the University for fewer than two years. The University is also a founding sponsor of the Greater Chicago Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (GC HERC), a web-based compendium of jobs in area colleges and universities, medical centers, and research and cultural institutions.
Greater Chicago Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (GC HERC)
Please direct inquiries to Phyllis Brust.
Phone: 773-834-5440
Email: pbrust@uchicago.edu
International Travel Resources and Guidance
Since its beginnings, the University of Chicago's dedication to the discovery of new knowledge and openness to diversity and other cultures have drawn our scholars to all corners of the globe. In order to facilitate the research, education, cultural enrichment, and good works that take place on such trips organized and led by faculty, other academics, staff, and student groups, the University of Chicago has assembled a set of resources and guidelines for international trip and internship organizers and for the student participants on those trips.
Much of the information is equally useful to anyone traveling abroad, and some of it is even valuable to those traveling within the United States. We welcome your questions about trip-specific or country-specific matters and your suggestions for improving this information.
International Travel Resources
Please direct inquiries to Ingrid Gould.
Phone: 773.702.8846
Email: igould@uchicago.edu
Urban Education Institute (UEI)
The Urban Education Institute advances an ambitious national agenda to create knowledge to produce reliably excellent schooling for children growing up in urban America. Working at the meaningful intersections of research and practice, UEI conducts rigorous applied research, trains teachers and leaders, operates a multi-campus PreK - 12 charter school, and develops empirically based tools to drive school improvement. No other institution in the country brings together all these domains of work under one roof. UEI's models and tools are designed for scale and are emulated nationwide.
Urban Education Institute: http://uei.uchicago.edu
Please direct inquiries to Seong-Ah Cho
Phone: 773.834.8684
Email: cho.seongah@uchicago.edu
Veterans Outreach
Since 2009, with the University's participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, we have been actively involved in efforts to engage and attract veterans to work and study here. We continue to explore ways to recognize the contributions of veterans at the University of Chicago, foster a welcoming environment, and, as an affirmative action employer, encourage talented veterans to apply for positions for which their skills and experience are a good match.
The 2012 Veterans Day Recognition program featured an exhibit of stories collected from participating veterans at the University of Chicago. Special Collection at the Regenstein Library will archive the exhibit, and veterans at the University are invited to continue contributing their stories.
2012 Veterans Day Program and Exhibit Catalog
Campus & Student Life Veterans Resources List
Please direct inquiries to Aneesah Ali:
Phone: 773.702.5671
Email: aali@uchicago.edu
Women’s Leadership Council
The Office of the Provost is dedicated to ensuring an institutional environment that values and sustains the scholarly achievement of women faculty and students. The Women’s Leadership Council offers critical support to these efforts by advising the Provost on policies and programs for attracting and retaining the finest women scholars university-wide. Council members are also a critical link to leadership in the academic units, working with deans to enhance the climate for all faculty members.
Women's Leadership Council
Women's Web Site
Report on the Status of Academic Women at the University of Chicago
Please direct inquiries to Mary J. Harvey.
Phone: 773.702.8806
Email: mharvey@uchicago.edu
Work-Life Integration
Recruiting, retaining, and cultivating the finest faculty and staff increasingly requires institutional recognition of the demands and challenges that arise in the personal lives of all University employees. To that end the Provost’s Office announces new and strengthened measures in support of work-life integration. These measures will ensure we have in place policies, practices, and programs to enhance the productivity and job satisfaction of all personnel.
Announcement of Work-Life Integration Initiative
Resources for Work-Life Integration
Please direct inquiries to Mary J. Harvey.
Phone: 773.702.8806
Email: mharvey@uchicago.edu