Program Description
Led by a committee of senior Northeastern faculty, STRIDE workshops foster interactive, research-informed conversations about how bias influences evaluation and decision-making—and how to counter it with intentional, effective practices. Open to all faculty and staff, STRIDE was launched in 2009 by the ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development and modeled after the nationally recognized program at the University of Michigan.
STRIDE Workshop: Leveraging Rubrics for Effective Faculty Searches
This evidence-based virtual workshop examines the strategic use of rubrics as decision-support tools in faculty hiring. Participants explore both the benefits and limitations of rubrics, learning how to develop, implement, and use them effectively while avoiding common pitfalls. This session emphasizes that rubrics are tools to support equitable decision-making and thoughtful deliberation
Option 1: Thursday, November 6, 2025
12:30 pm-1:30 pm PT | 3:30 pm-4:30 pm ET | 8:30 pm-9:30 pm GMT
Option 2: Friday, November 14, 2025
10:00 am-11:00 pm PT | 1:00 pm-2:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm-7:00 pm GMT
Option 3: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
12:00 pm-1:00 pm PT | 3:00 pm-4:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm-9:00 pm GMT
Higher Education Resource Center (HERC) Hiring Toolkit
Faculty need to claim their HERC login for access to the videos by completing the membership inquiry form.
HERC Faculty Search Committee Toolkit Videos
HERC Faculty Search Committee Toolkit pdf
STRIDE Committee Members 2025-2026
Jackie Isaacs, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, STRIDE Committee Chair
Sarah Kanouse, Associate Professor of Media Arts, College of Arts, Media and Design
Cliff Lee, Professor of Education, College of Arts, Media and Design and Mills College at Northeastern University
Sean O’Connell, Associate Teaching Professor, College of Professional Studies
Laney Strange, Teaching Professor, Khoury College of Computer Sciences