Providing Support to Our Community of Scholars
The Institute for Development, Excellence, and Advocacy (IDEA), led by Director Keisha Varma (Associate Vice Provost, Office for Equity and Diversity), works to increase participation, retention, and success for all faculty at the University of Minnesota.
IDEA supports transformative research and provides opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. By convening University of Minnesota scholars to collaborate across disciplines, departments, colleges, and campuses, IDEA fosters an welcoming campus climate for all faculty.