AdvanceVT began in 2003. Programs targeted graduate students preparing for faculty careers, new faculty just starting out, senior faculty preparing for leadership roles, search committees, department heads, and senior administrators. Grant funding expired in August 2010. High impact initiatives continue with support from the provost and university partners, and have been expanded to include faculty in all disciplines. The vice provost for faculty affairs and three assistant provosts coordinate:

• Support for faculty searches,
• Mentoring and professional development for new and experienced faculty,
• Implementation of work/life policies, and
• Orientation for department heads and other university leaders.