advancing women in academics subcommittee

The Advancing Women in Academics Subcommittee is a subcommittee of the Academic Neurology Committee. This subcommittee is responsible for addressing issues facing women at all levels in academic neurology, including, but not limited to, promotion, compensation, and department environments.

Chair: Kathleen M. Shannon, MD, FAAN

Vice Chair: Deborah Hall, MD, PhD, FAAN

Staff Liaison: Lauren Klaffke, PhD, Academic Neurology Program Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities 

• Create programs and resources to help promote women to leadership positions
• Work to close the pay differential
• Work to eliminate sexual and gender harassment
• Work to improve institutional climates
• Collaborate with the Academic Neurology Committee and its Diversity Officers Subcommittee
• Collaborate with the EDI JCC and Leadership Development Subcommittee and other Committees and Subcommittees as needed

Selection/Appointment

The Chair and members of the Subcommittee are appointed by the AAN President.

Meeting Schedule

The Subcommittee will meet virtually once quarterly.

Estimated Time Commitment

Approximately 2-4 hours per month (including email correspondence), plus meetings (the meetings will be virtual).

Subcommittee Composition

Subcommittee composition may include the following members:

• 8-10 Academic Neurologists – representing diversity and gender, geographic diversity, and departmental size (small, medium, large)
• 1-2 Advanced Practice Provider(s)
• 1-2 Academic Neurology Business Administrator(s)