Project Lead: Lois Geist

Funding Approved: Fiscal Year 23
Project Status: Complete 
Funded amount: $2M over three years

The Post-tenure Faculty Support project provided support to select mid-career tenured faculty through a competitive, peer-reviewed, outcomes-oriented process. Tenured associate professors who were selected for the program were provided with career development support that allowed them to focus on their scholarship at a critical juncture, positioning them for further success in their career. 

Project Accomplishments:

• 46 faculty were selected for the program, receiving protected time, travel and publication support, skill development resources, and opportunities for networking, mentorship, and career pathway training.
• Faculty participants reported increased confidence, enhanced productivity, and greater clarity in career direction. The program fostered scholarly growth, accelerated promotion deadlines, and improved faculty satisfaction.
• The program helped foster a culture of professional development, recognition, and connection. At the time of the program completion, participants had a 97.8% retention rate.  

Next Steps:

• As the project comes to a close, the remaining $740,000 in funds will be rolled into the P3 Strategic Initiatives Fund.
• Building on the successes and insights gained throughout the project, future efforts will focus on sustaining momentum and addressing evolving faculty needs through targeted engagement and support initiatives.