Weather Update
Due to the storm, Barnard College closed at 4pm Friday, for non-essential personnel. “Essential personnel" include staff in Facilities, Public Safety and Residence Halls.
Friday evening and weekend classes are cancelled but events are going forward as planned unless otherwise noted. The Athena Film Festival programs are also scheduled to go forward as planned but please check http://athenafilmfestival.com/ for the latest information.
The Barnard Library and Archives closed at 4pm Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Feb. 9. The Library will resume regular hours on Sunday opening at 10am.
Please be advised that due to the conditions, certain entrances to campus may be closed. The main gate at 117th Street & Broadway will remain open. For further updates on college operations, please check this website, call the College Emergency Information Line 212-854-1002 or check AM radio station 1010WINS.
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In addition to the research support available to all full-time faculty, the professional travel awards, teaching load reductions, research assistance, SAPLs, clock-stoping, conference travel, and professional development funds are available to newly hired assistant professors.
Professional Travel Awards
Up to $4,000 for travel to professional meetings and conferences over the first 3-years.
Reduced Teaching Load
A one course reduction in year one.
Research Assistance
Grants of $3,000 in research assistance (e.g. lab renovation, scientific equipment) are provided to newly hired assistant professors who were not offered a specific start-up package for research assistance. To apply, submit a one page description of the project and a budget proposal. This award is excluded from the restriction placed upon the 7 year maximum award restriction for minigrants.
Special Assistant Professor Leave
Following completion of three years of service, and a positive third-year review, eligibile faculty may apply for one semester leave at full salary or one year leave at half-salary. To apply and for more informaiton, see the Special Assistant Professor Leave guidelines.
Note: Faculty members on College-paid leave are expected to return to the College for at least one year when the leave ends. Failure to do so obligates the faculty member to repay the College for the cost of the paid leave, including salary and benefits.
Clock-Stopping
The tenure clock may be stopped (1) for officers who give birth or take leaves for pregnancy or infant care, one year may be waived for each occurrence, up to a maximum of two years; (2) for officers who take a leave for research purposes, whether the leave is for one-half year or more, whether funded or unfunded, one year may be waived. More information is available in the Code of Academic Freedom and Tenure.
Conference Travel
Tenure-track or tenure-eligible assistant professors who have used all of their allotted conference travel funding may submit a minigrant request to the Grants Committee for additional conference travel if the Chair and the Provost agree that attendance at the meeting will enhance the faculty member’s career in a meaningful way.
Professional Development Funds
Tenured and tenure-track faculty may request professional development funds to enroll in courses at Columbia University. Contact Associate Provost Hilary Link for any questions.
