The Office of the Provost invites applications for Provost Faculty Fellows for Academic Year 2024-25. The Provost Faculty Fellows program allows faculty who aspire to administrative appointments to gain experience, develop networks, and hone skills necessary to serve in leadership roles.

Up to two Fellows will be appointed each year. Fellows propose and execute a project of finite length (six months to one year) and mutual interest to the faculty member and the Office of the Provost. Faculty members may work directly with the provost or any of the associate provosts or associate/assistant vice presidents in Academic Affairs.

Serving as a Fellow does not guarantee an administrative position for participants; rather, the program is designed to build the bench of talent available to the university as administrative opportunities arise.

While each project is different, Fellows generally:

• are mentored and supported by one or more leaders in Academic Affairs
• attend regular meetings of the Academic Affairs Leadership Team or other groups, as appropriate
• produce a deliverable that sets or influences FGCU policies, regulations, guidelines, or procedures
• receive course release(s) necessary to fulfill the proposed project
• receive funding for travel relevant to the completion of the proposed project or for professional development

Faculty interested in the program should submit a brief proposal (three pages maximum) covering the following:

a) This year, six themes have been identified as priorities:

• Coache survey implementation
• Sustainability Graduation Requirement
• Digital transformation/innovation in curricula and courses
• Assessment of student learning outcomes
• Faculty Handbook Development
• Campus aesthetics

b) Project description, including mutual benefits, outcomes, and impacts: the issue(s) to be addressed or problem(s) to be solved, and leadership experience/skills gained.

c) Time commitment: total length of project and course release(s) required.

d) Endorsement by the faculty member’s chair and dean/director to participate (can be done via email).

Submit applications by May 31, 2024, to Julie Eacho by email or in the Office of the Provost, 314 Edwards Hall. Applications will be reviewed by the Provost’s Council and applicants will be notified of the outcome by July 12, 2024.