Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Affairs

The Administrative Fellows Program provides professional development opportunities for faculty and staff (with standing appointments). By serving under the mentorship of a senior level administrator, fellows receive opportunities to broaden their perspectives and experiences in higher education administration. The fellowship experience is designed to allow the participants to become more effective in their existing positions within the University and to provide a base for them to compete at higher levels of administration for advancement in the future.

The objectives of the program are to identify faculty and staff who have potential for effective leadership; to increase awareness of the complexity of issues facing higher education and to enhance understanding of the environment in which decisions are being made; and to provide opportunities for participation in a wide range of decision-making processes, learning activities, and program management that provide a better understanding of the challenges of higher education administration. Although participation in the program does not guarantee appointment to an advanced or administrative position at the University, the program has been valuable in the past in increasing the pool of qualified women and minorities interested in pursuing careers in University administration.

2007-2008 Administrative Fellows

Catherine S. Dufour, Administrative Fellow to the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses. Ms. Dufour comes to the fellowship from her position as Associate Director of Recruiting and Employer Relations in the Office of Career Services.

Peter B. Idowu, Administrative Fellow to the Executive Vice President and Provost. Dr. Idowu comes to the fellowship from his position as Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering in the Capital College.

Pingjuan L. Werner, Administrative Fellow to the Senior Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School. Dr. Werner comes to the fellowship from her position as Professor of Engineering at the DuBois campus in the University College.

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Administrative Fellows for 2008-09 are:

Colleen Toomey Lieberman, Assistant Dean for Policy and Planning, The Dickinson School of Law - Mentor: Rodney A. Erickson, Executive Vice President and Provost

Melissa J. Kunes, Director, Federal, State and University Aid Programs, Undergraduate Education - Mentor: Robert N. Pangborn, Vice President and Dean for Undergraduate Education

Jody M. Heckman, Lead Budget Planning Specialist, University Budget Office - Mentor: Gary C. Schultz, Senior Vice President for Finance and Business/Treasurer

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Mentor Descriptions [PDF]
Guidelines for Administrative Fellows and Mentors [PDF]
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program [PDF]
Administrative Fellows Program Application [PDF] [Word]
Administrative Fellows Program Brochure [PDF]

Administrative Fellows Review Committee Final Report and Recommendations [PDF]