ADVANCE Matrix Process for University Programs (AMP-UP) began meeting in November 2015. AMP-UP is a systematic, data-driven, continuous improvement process instituted to address faculty retention, satisfaction, and career progress. The process was motivated by a proposal submitted for the NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation grant; hence, a focus of current efforts is to facilitate female and under-represented STEM faculty success and retention. At the same time, AMP-UP is more broadly focused on promoting an equitable campus climate in support of faculty career progress and success.
ADVANCE Matrix Process for University Programs (AMP-UP)
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Issues:
Processes: |
Scholarship and Research Dynamics Lead: VP for Research |
Unit Climate Lead: Provost/VP for Academic Affairs |
Dual Career Lead: VP for Administration |
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Data Collection and Analysis Lead: Assoc. Dean, College of Engineering |
Cell Lead and 3-5 members | Cell Lead and 3-5 members | Cell Lead and 3-5 members |
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Programs Intervention and Implementation Lead: Senior Faculty |
Cell Lead and 3-5 members | Cell Lead and 3-5 members | Cell Lead and 3-5 members |
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Continuous Improvement Lead: Manager of Process Improvement |
Cell Lead and 3-5 members | Cell Lead and 3-5 members | Cell Lead and 3-5 members |
The AMP-UP Matrix design combines a matrix model of cross-functional teams with Michigan Tech’s experience in Lean Continuous Improvement (CI) principles and practices. To date, over 700 individuals have participated in 170 Lean Kaizen events at Michigan Tech. AMP-UP preparatory Kaizens engaged over 75 faculty, staff and administrators from 2014-2015. AMP-UP has adapted the CI approach to make this a self-reflexive and responsive process suitable to academic initiatives. For more information, see the description of AMP-UP cross-functional teams.
Vision
Advance Matrix Process for University Programs (AMP-UP) is a model process for collaborative, efficient decision-making enabling a climate of inclusiveness and equity that empowers all members of the university community to reach their career goals.
Mission
AMP-UP will deliver ongoing, continuous improvement decision and action cycles that are well integrated into the structure of the University. AMP-UP will utilize cross functional teams to make data driven decisions helping to drive institutional transformation. The process:
- provides a systematic measurement of impact for campus wide program interventions and new program implementations
- evaluates the effects of initiative teams and programs implemented through this process
- recommends improvements