UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Applications are currently being sought for the 2017-18 Administrative Fellows Program. The program offers Penn State faculty and staff who hold standing positions the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain knowledge and experiences pertaining to the challenges of leadership in the academic community.
The program provides the chance for participants to strengthen their administrative talents and qualifications by working with a Penn State administrator in a mentoring relationship. Fellows increase their understanding of the contexts within which decisions are made and gain an enhanced understanding of the various units across the University.
Mentors for the 2017-18 academic year will be Senior Vice President for Finance and Business David Gray, Executive Vice President and Provost Nicholas Jones, and Vice President for Research Neil Sharkey. The length of the program is for the academic year.
An informational meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, Nov. 11, in the 201 Old Main conference room. The meeting is for those interested in the program and is designed to allow past fellows to field questions from prospective fellows. Individuals interested in attending should RSVP to Katryn Boynton on or before Thursday, Nov. 10, at klb8@psu.edu or 814‑863-7494.
Additional information about the program can be found online at http://www.psu.edu/dept/vprov/adminfellows.htm.