Dean's Faculty Fellows
The College of Science Dean’s Faculty Fellows Program is a 9-month fellowship designed to engage faculty in advancing critical projects within the college. This unique opportunity allows faculty members to apply their expertise to address operational and strategic challenges, working under the mentorship of the Dean’s senior leadership team. Fellows will gain valuable insight into college operations while applying their skills to implement solutions that will have a lasting impact on the college.
The 2025-26 Fellows
Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies
Teaching Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies
John M. and Mary Jo Boler Collegiate Associate Professor
Teaching Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies
About the Program
Fellows will be responsible for overseeing a specific project that addresses critical issues and can be completed within the term of the fellowship. Projects should result in a specific deliverable that contributes to or advances the work of the College. Upon selection, Fellows will be paired with a mentor and work with them to choose a project from a list of priorities identified by the dean’s office. Mentors, who will be associate deans, will provide support and guidance for the duration of the fellowship.
Fellows will be expected to meet approximately biweekly with their mentor and attend relevant meetings as identified in collaboration with their mentor. Fellows will also be engaged in college leadership activities ranging from attending College of Science Leadership meetings to leading a project/workgroup or other activities that are relevant to the Fellows’ areas of interest. Fellows may also have the opportunity to shadow the Dean or other College of Science leaders in meetings or other activities that are relevant to the Fellows’ areas of interest or to their project. They will also have the opportunity to participate in individual leadership coaching conversations with select senior leaders, if desired.
Criteria for Fellows
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Eligibility: Open to all full-time faculty members in the College of Science.
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Expertise: Demonstrated expertise relevant to the projects identified by the Dean’s Office.
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Commitment: Willingness to dedicate time and effort to a 9- to 12-month fellowship while maintaining regular faculty duties.
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Collaboration Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and leadership.
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Problem-Solving Ability: Proven capacity to address challenges effectively and propose innovative solutions.
Benefits of Participation
Each selected faculty fellow is awarded the following:
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An administrative stipend of $10,000, paid over 9 months.
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Mentorship, support and opportunities to gain leadership experience and knowledge while contributing to the College. Fellows typically have a mentoring plan, professional development support, and access to college, campus, and university-wide leadership development opportunities.
Timeline
View the 2025–26 program timeline.