Call for Faculty Fellows Leadership Academy Applications

GCSU is building a Faculty Leadership Academy on existing leadership programs, like the Women's Leadership Faculty Fellows Program established in 2019. The Faculty Fellows Leadership Academy program will provide a selected group of current faculty with dedicated time to develop and hone leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities confronting higher education. The program will specifically focus on leadership concepts individuals face in academic administration.

This year's program begins in Nov. 2025 and runs through May 2026. Fellows will attend monthly meetings where they will learn from senior administrators on campus as well as visiting speakers from academia, business, and other fields. Participants will be GCSU faculty who hold the rank of associate or full professor who represent all colleges and the library and/or academic administrators with faculty status. A selection committee will review the submissions and make recommendations to the Provost.

Applicants should submit materials to Rhonda Griffin, Administrative Assistant for the Office of the Provost (rhonda.griffin@gcsu.edu) by Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The application materials should include:

a) a letter not to exceed two pages presenting evidence of interest in academic leadership, experience in academic governance or administration to date, and what the nominee hopes to accomplish with the support of the program;

b) two letters of recommendation; one of which needs to be from an immediate supervisor. Each recommendation letter is limited to one page in length;

c) a current C.V. or résumé.

The Leadership Faculty Fellows Program is administered by the Office of the Provost. More information about the program can be found at the website.

Questions about the program may be directed to Dr. Mandy Jarriel or Dr. Liz Speelman.