Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at VP&S
Over the last decade, the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons leadership has worked with the advice and feedback from faculty to create an academic environment that supports the success and satisfaction of faculty in every career path. A consistent and critical process for creating this environment has been partnerships with consultative, advisory and focus groups representative of all our faculty, tenured and non-tenured, women and men. We believe that world-class researchers, expert clinicians and innovative educators are all required to maintain our pre-eminence in medicine, and all should have a voice in helping us to shape the culture and climate of our work environment.
The VP&S Office of Women and Diverse Faculty
The VP&S Office for Women and Diverse Faculty was formed at the recommendation of the 2019 Report and Recommendations from the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons Dean’s Advisory Committees for Women Faculty and CUIMC Faculty Diversity, and Inclusion. The work of this office is to provide targeted outreach and resources to faculty including peer mentorship groups, career guidance, and coaching for women and diverse faculty across various career paths. Additionally, the office works to engage the larger VP&S community to promote a culture of equity and respect.
Faculty Advisory Deans
The Faculty Advisory Deans are highly accomplished senior faculty who provide career guidance, resources and information to faculty in each academic track with an emphasis on the needs of women and diverse faculty.
Sponsorship Opportunities
The Office of Faculty Professional Development, Diversity & Inclusion, with the Virginia Kneeland Frantz Society for Women Faculty provide funds to partially cover the registration costs of full-time VP&S faculty members who participate in the Association of American Medical Colleges professional development seminars for women and minority faculty. Faculty must contact the Office of Academic Affairs prior to applying to the seminars in order to take advantage of these opportunities. Please see below for details.
Kenneth Ford Diversity Alliance
Under the VP&S Office of Diversity and Minority Affairs, the Kenneth A. Forde Diversity Alliance was established in 2014 to bring together minority medical students, resident physicians, fellows, graduate students, faculty, research scientists and allies across the Columbia University Medical Center. With the aim of empowering the diverse community at CUIMC, KAFDA seeks to develop networking opportunities, promote diversity awareness, foster mentoring relationships, provide community service and leadership development opportunities.