ACE

Participate as an ACE Fellow

How to Become an ACE Fellow

Become an ACE Fellow:
 •  The Fellows Experience
 •  Fellowship Components
 •  Expectations
 •  Program Costs

Participate:
 •  As a Nominator
 •  As a Fellow
 •  As a Mentor
 •  As Alumnae/i
 •  2009–10 Class of Fellows

Download:
 •  Fellows Brochure: The Proven Path to Leadership

Individual candidates who wish to apply must seek their nomination from the president or chief academic officer of their institution, and the institution must be a member of ACE. (Those institutions that are not already members can join ACE by contacting the Membership Department.) The nominator agrees to pay the candidate's salary and benefits throughout the duration of the fellowship.

Nominees must have a record of demonstrated leadership. Candidates can demonstrate this record by holding positions such as vice president, dean, or department chair, or being an admissions, development, or student affairs unit director who has exhibited leadership in institution-wide contexts. Another eligible candidate might be a senior faculty member who has skillfully chaired a major committee or the Faculty Senate. ACE especially encourages minorities and community college candidates to apply.

Benefits to the Fellow

The Fellows Program provides participants with the opportunity to:

  • Develop the expertise to serve the institution's agenda and to see the institution as a whole.
  • Observe how other campuses address challenges and solve problems.
  • Take part in seminars with other leaders and experts in the field, thereby developing a broader understanding of higher education.
  • Participate with knowledgeable Mentors in structured, off-campus experiences.
  • Observe college and university presidents and other senior-level administrators to learn about their leadership styles.
  • Learn about national and international issues and how they affect individual campuses.
  • Become a member of a national network of more than 1,400 current and former Fellows who serve as resources during the fellowship year and throughout one's career.

 

Please direct questions about this page to:
fellows@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on 04/02/2009