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 03/18/2008
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