Evolution of the Rising Tide Center: 2010-2016
The Rising Tide Center was established in 2010 with funding from the NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation program. During the project period, the University of Maine achieved a number of important milestones, including:
♦ Meeting new goals for recruitment, retention, and advancement of women faculty in STEM/Social-Behavioral Sciences;
♦ Fostering positive change in workplace policies and climate;
♦ Increasing job satisfaction among women STEM/SBS faculty;
♦ Serving more than 80% of faculty through voluntary participation at one or more Rising Tide events.
An Expanded Mission and a New Wave: 2016-2020
In recognition of the success of the ADVANCE initiatives implemented at 91¸£Àû, and exemplifying the center’s partnership with campus administration, the Office of Academic Affairs provided financial support and oversight for the Rising Tide Center from 2016 – 2020.
Before closing on July 1, 2020, the center served a broadened stakeholder base with a focus on enhancing diversity, advancing equity and inclusion at 91¸£Àû, and at other higher education institutions in the University system and across Maine.Â
A rising tide truly lifts all boats.Â
Contact Rising Tiderisingtide@maine.edu