Applications are being sought for the Administrative Fellows Program for 2015-16. The program offers Penn State faculty and staff who hold standing positions the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain knowledge and experiences pertaining to the challenges of leadership in the academic community. The program provides the chance for participants to strengthen their administrative talents and qualifications by working with a Penn State administrator in a mentoring relationship. Fellows increase their understanding of the contexts within which decisions are made and gain an enhanced understanding of the various units across the University. Mentors for the 2015-16 academic year will be Susan Basso, vice president for human resources; Nicholas P. Jones, executive vice president and provost; and Damon Sims, vice president for Student Affairs. The length of the program is for the academic year.
An informational meeting has been scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the 201 Old Main conference room. The meeting is for those interested in the program and is designed to allow past fellows to field questions from prospective fellows. If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Alicia Cornali on or before Friday, Nov. 7, either via email at anc116@psu.edu or telephone at 814‑863-7494.
Information about the program may be found on the website for the vice provost for academic affairs at http://www.psu.edu/dept/vprov/adminfellows.htm.