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Report on Faculty Birth and Adoption Policies in the Planning Academy - Authored by Carissa Schively Slotterback, Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs University of Minnesota, this report highlights the results of recent surveys (2009‐2010) addressing the availability and adequacy of policies related to birth and adoption for urban planning faculty. The research was initiated by the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) Faculty Women’s Interest Group (FWIG), in response to interest by an ad hoc group of mostly junior faculty from a number of universities – the informal “parental leave interest group.”

The Yellow Book Guide to Academia - This is the second booklet distilling the wit and wisdom of many successful women planning academicians (and a few men), prepared by the Irrepressible Women Planners. The first was published in 1988 and has become a classic of sorts. Known as the Yellow Book because the original cover was yellow, it was dedicated to helping women faculty get ahead--and there is a lot of evidence that it did so.

FWIG Resume Book - The 2011 FWIG Resume Book is currently in production. The Book will contain the abbreviated resumes of women seeking tenure-earning teaching positions in City Planning and related departments, although some might consider one-year or contract positions. We urge you to directly contact any candidate whose skills and experience match those you seek for open faculty positions in your department or school.