Three UT faculty members have been named fellows to participate in the new Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Development Program.<\/p>\n
The program was created to foster preparation and advancement of future academic leaders through working with MAC administrators and colleagues.<\/p>\n
Dr. Andrew Hsu, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, said, \u201cThe University of Toledo is excited to join the Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Development Program, and we are happy to announce the fellows from our institution who will benefit from this tremendous opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fellows for the 2017-18 academic year are:<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Dr. Patrick Lawrence, professor of geography and planning, and associate dean of social and behavioral sciences in the College of Arts and Letters;<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Holly Monsos, professor of theatre and associate dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts in the College of Arts and Letters; and<\/p>\n
\u2022\u00a0Dr. Amy Thompson, professor of public health in the School of Population Health in the College of Health and Human Services; faculty fellow in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs; and 2017-18 president of Faculty Senate.<\/p>\n
All tenured faculty with experience in administrative leadership and service were eligible to apply for the MAC Academic Leadership Development Program. Candidates needed to submit a letter of support from their dean, as well as an application and curriculum vitae for consideration.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur fellows will participate in a development program with UT leaders to gain valuable insight and experience,\u201d Hsu said. \u201cIn addition, they will work with MAC school administrators and peers to better understand how universities operate.\u201d<\/p>\n
All MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows will attend one three-day workshop each semester. Topics to be addressed include conflict resolution, budgeting, accreditation and accountability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThanks to this program, our fellows will see firsthand the challenges and rewards of institutional service as they prepare for potential leadership positions,\u201d Hsu said.<\/p>\n