Program Details

University of Vermont

How many tenure-track or tenured faculty -- male/female?

10 tenured/tenure-track faculty: 8 male, 2 female

How many graduate students-- male/female?

10 graduate students: 7 male, 3 female

How many post doctoral associates - male/female?

2 male, 1 female

Is there a family leave policy for graduate students? If so, describe.

No

Is there family health insurance for graduate students? If so, is it included in the stipend?

Yes, it's included in graduate teaching/research fellowships

Please describe why someone applying to graduate school who is interested in a female-friendly department should choose your department.

It's a small friendly department in general. And with 20% of the faculty being female, the department has a better gender balance than most physics departments. Additionally there are several university wide mentoring/support programs available for women.

Has the institution had a Climate for Women in Physics Site Visit or Gender Equity Conversation?

No

Updated: August 03, 2012

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