HERS Details

HERS Institute Details

Please do not submit your application directly to HERS.

To be considered for the HERS program through UVM, submit a single e-mail to LearningServices@uvm.edu and include the following information:

Letter of Interest explaining why you should be considered for the HERS program. Your letter should:
1. Identify your current position and department
2. Identify your immediate professional objective
3. Identify what you consider to be your strengths
4. Identify the problems, if any, which you feel might affect your professional development
5. Describe your preferred career path (include specific ideas of where you would like to be in five years)
6. Outline ways in which you think attendance at the institute will help you achieve your objectives
Resume/CV
Organizational Chart with your position indicated on it
Letter of recommendation from your Chair, Director or Supervisor speaking to your qualifications and indicating support for your attendance

Applications are due to Learning Services by noon on April 12
Last year's HERS participants will handle initial screening
Applications will be forwarded to the selection committee who will interview the top candidates and make a final selection

Alumnae have developed a list of criteria to help ensure a good match between people and program. These criteria include:

Length of employment and history of contributions to UVM
Potential for further contribution to UVM and/or higher education
Clarity of purpose
Demonstrated commitment to women’s issues
Ability to demonstrate how attendance at HERS will enhance your overall career plan

In addition, factors related to maintaining a good mix of representation of staff and faculty will be considered.

UVM will pay the full cost of application and tuition fees for selected individuals
You or your department will be responsible for all expenses incurred above and beyond the cost of application and tuition