HERC helps you diversify your recruitment pipeline, reduce bias in the selection process, and create a more inclusive environment, where academics from all backgrounds can thrive. Beyond the items listed below, the community of practice gathered on HERConnect is a rich resource for advice and feedback, shared tools and resources, and potential collaborators.
Top Resources for Deans, Provosts, and Department Chairs:
- Faculty Search Committee Toolkit. Consisting of short films and worksheets, this toolkit lays the foundation for reducing bias and creating an inclusive hiring process. Share it with your search committees.
- Virtual Recruitment Toolkit . Access the toolkit for customizable guides, templates, and checklists to support your virtual recruitment, screening and sourcing, and onboarding.
- Inclusive Outreach. Use HERC’s robust diversity outreach efforts to augment your inclusive outreach and advertising plans.
- HERC Webinars. With topics ranging from reducing bias on selection committees and planning for the academic career lifecycle to empowering emotional intelligence and supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues, HERC’s live and on-demand webinars are a great resource for you and your department. We encourage you to create avenues for dialog around these webinars to maximize learning and application.
- HERC CV/Resume Database. Access the database of thousands of higher education professionals. Watch the CV/Resume Database Search Tutorial to get started and if you need job board employer account access please contact us.
- HERC Marketplace. Access discounted rates on leadership coaching and training for your team in the HERC Marketplace.
- Dual Career Resources. Include information about HERC on your recruitment pages to demonstrate your support of dual career couples, request dual career postcards from your Regional HERC Director, and join the Dual Careers Community on HERConnect to share resources on how best to support your dual career efforts.
- HERC Member Institution Badge. Use the badge to help demonstrate your institution’s commitment to inclusive hiring, selection, and retention.