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Fellows Expectations

Because Fellows' interests vary so greatly, ACE purposely provides only a broad outline for structuring the fellowship. Each Fellow then works out the specific details with his or her Nominator and Mentor(s) through the Learning Plan, which provides a focal point for the discussion of goals and helps everyone involved devise a program that will be meaningful for the Fellow and for the nominating and host institutions. Regular progress reports serve as checkpoints to assess the Fellow's experiences based on the Learning Plan, and to revise the plan as necessary.

Every Fellow is expected to:

• Focus on the strategic issue jointly defined by the nominating institution and the Fellow.
  
  
• Engage in a Mentor/Fellow relationship with a college or university president and/or other senior administrators; participate in senior level decision-making meetings at the host institution; attend three week-long seminars and national conferences; and visit other campuses.
  
  
• Respect the confidentiality of all information learned at the host institution and at all institutions visited.
  
  
• Study organizational structure and governance patterns.
  
  
• Observe how decisions are made, who makes them, and how leaders communicate their decisions. The focus is on the decision-making process rather than the content under consideration.
  
  
• Observe the leadership styles of the individuals in each major administrative division, their effectiveness, and how they interact with one another.
  
  
• Schedule regular meeting times with Mentors to discuss specific questions, issues, or concerns. Fellows who provide their Mentors with an agenda in advance of a meeting help make effective use of available time.
  
  
• Complete assignments and projects.
  
  
• Return to the nominating institution for at least one year following the fellowship year.

Through this program, Fellows experience a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the day-to-day activities of their host institutions, earn the trust of their Mentor(s) and that of other administrators and faculty, and maximize learning opportunities.

Please direct questions about this page to:
fellows@ace.nche.edu
This page last updated on 03/18/2008