About ADVANCE 

From 2001 to 2007, Georgia Tech’s ADVANCE Professors Program was one of nine institutions to receive a National Science Foundation Institutional Transformation award in the first cohort of awardees. Originally designed to facilitate the advancement of women tenure track faculty, particularly within STEM fields, the ADVANCE Professors represent six Georgia Tech Colleges and advocates for all campus faculty. Housed in the Office of the Provost, this inter-college network champions faculty development and success while supporting Georgia Tech’s Strategic Plan Foundational Priorities which includes building a sustainable campus climate that bolsters faculty productivity and well-being.

Vision 

To foster a workplace that supports faculty achievement, collaboration, professional growth, and an environment where all Georgia Tech community members thrive.

Goals 

• Promote transparency in all processes including consistency in the hiring, reappointment, tenure, and promotion process through clear documentation and evaluation practices.  
• Advocate for policy and practices that strengthen faculty productivity, career advancement, work-life balance, and in turn, Georgia Tech success.
• Facilitate collaboration within and across colleges through strategic partnerships with faculty, academic Deans, and Institute leadership.