Charge: To address issues of concern to women faculty at the school: to promote the career advancement of women by addressing such issues as recruitment, promotion, retention, and tenure; to promote equity in salary, space and resources; to promote a positive professional work environment; to address issues related to the perception of women in the sciences; to address issues related to parenting; to serve as a liaison with the HSPH Faculty Council and other groups within the Longwood area and University on concerns of mutual interest; and to serve in an advisory capacity by reviewing policies and recommending changes, if warranted, to the deans and administration of the School. (established 1992; charge revised 2006)
Members: Appointed by the dean to serve three-year terms. Nine faculty members and one Faculty Council liaison. The chair and vice-chair are elected by the committee for two-year terms.
- Rebecca Betensky (2011), Chair
- Laura Kubzansky (2011)
- Jonathan Levy (2011)
- Melissa Perry (2011)
- Meredith Rosenthal (2011), Co-Chair
- Stephanie Smith-Warner (2010)
- Donna Spiegelman (2012)
- Subu Subramanian, Faculty Council Liaison (2009-2010)
- Marianne Wessling-Resnick (2012)
- Paige Williams (2010)
- Elizabeth Jones, ex officio
- Alix Smullin, ex officio
- Dale Trevino, ex officio
- Ronnie Mae Weiss, ex officio
Contact: Naomi Ryan, Office of Faculty Affairs (617-432-1047)