Williams College
PA-7: Support for Future Faculty Diversity

The Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) and the Allison Davis Research Fellowship (ADRF) work to increase racial and socio-economic diversity in higher education by preparing students from underrepresented groups for academic careers. Both the MMUF and the ADRF fellowships provide opportunities for faculty-mentored research, preparation for graduate school, and individualized support from the Office of Special Academic Programs. The fundamental objective of Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) is to increase the number of minority students, and others with a demonstrated commitment to eradicating racial disparities, who will pursue PhDs in designated fields of study. The program aims to “reduce over time the serious under-representation on college and university faculties of individuals from certain minority groups, as well as to address the attendant educational consequences of these disparities.” The Allison Davis Research Fellowship (ADRF) was established by the College in 1999 (initially as the Williams College Undergraduate Research Fellowship) to provide opportunities for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education to pursue advanced research under the guidance of faculty mentors and to learn about graduate school and academic careers. The fundamental objective of the ADRF is to increase diversity in graduate programs and on the faculties colleges and universities. The program serves the related goals of contributing to the campus intellectual environment and of helping the College become a place where all students can excel academically.

http://osap.williams.edu/fellowships/ Additionally, the Vice President for Strategic Planning and Institutional Diversity, and the Associate Dean for Institutional Diversity, work with the Dean of the Faculty and the chairs of hiring units to foster the building of “a diverse and inclusive community,” throughout the process of faculty recruitment and hiring. They also monitor trends in hiring patterns and in the overall diversity of the Williams College faculty, as well as comparisons with peer institutions (see Faculty Diversity Data on OSPID web site). The Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Diversity has many resources for faculty and staff recruitment on their website. http://diversity.williams.edu/faculty-recruitment/ Williams College Non-Discrimination Statement: Williams College is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive community in which members of all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. In compliance with state and federal law, Williams does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.