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Models of Dual-Career Support in Academia

Models of Dual-Career Support in Academia. A Roundtable Discussion. Presenters. Elizabeth Ancarana, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University

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Models of Dual-Career Support in Academia

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  1. Models of Dual-Career Support in Academia A Roundtable Discussion

  2. Presenters • Elizabeth Ancarana, Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University • Lisa Bagnatori, Program Manager, CALcierge, Office of the Vice Provost for the Faculty, University of California, Berkeley • Joan Murrin, Director, Heidi McLaughlin, Assistant Director, Dual Career Network, The University of Iowa

  3. FAS - Harvard • Began formal efforts in 1999 • Sits in Faculty Affairs for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences • Comprehensive recruitment services: relocation, dependent care, dual-career, and much more • No time limits

  4. Began in 2008 • Sits in Office of the Vice Provost for the Faculty • Comprehensive relocation support • Dual-career services • “Balancing Work/Life” book

  5. University of Iowa • Began in 1994 • Sits in Provost’s Office • Comprehensive job search services • 1 search per partner, w/in 2 years of relocation • Some alternative funding

  6. Overview

  7. Success!

  8. Challenges • Managing expectations • Managing case load • Regional “mismatches” • Couples in the same academic field • Ongoing economic realities • Managing risk and risk aversion • Short time frames • Jobseeker engagement level

  9. Wish lists • Assistance for all partners and spouses • Universal departmental process • New revenue streams to support expansion of service and resources • More space, more events, more extensive business networks and reach

  10. Tips for getting started • Determine need and prioritize • Determine budget and scope of services • Identify network partners and “champions” • Develop a plan to collect data • Communicate! • Be entrepreneurial • Don’t think placement; think assistance • Engage leadership

  11. Resources • Clayman Institute • UVA declination study • AAUP guidelines • HERC resource list • HEDCN network (now IHEDCA) • NSF ADVANCE program • 2012 International Higher Education Dual-Career Network Conference

  12. Questions? • Elizabeth Ancarana ancarana@fas.harvard.edu • Lisa Bagnatori lbagnatori@berkeley.edu • Joan Murrin joan-murrin@uiowa.edu • Heidi McLaughlin heidi-mclaughlin@uiowa.edu

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