The Provost Faculty Fellows program has graduated its first class:
- Dr. Lily Chi-Fang Tsi, Criminal Justice Professor & Administrative Director, Futures Institute
- Dr. Bridgett Clinton-Scott, Human Ecology Associate Professor & Graduate Program Director
- Dr. Omar Attarbeen, Pharmacy Administration Associate Professor
- Dr. Kausiksankar Das, Natural Sciences Physics Professor & Director, Center for Student Excellence
- Dr. Kawanda Williams, Pharmacy Practice Assistant Professor & Assistant Dean, Experiential Education
- Dr. George Ojie-Ahamiojie, Hospitality Tourism & Management Associate Professor
- Dr. Tamarah Thompson, Director, Didactic Education & Physician Assistant
- Dr. Gabriela Vlahovici-Jones, Acting Composition Coordinator, English & Modern Languages
“I am genuinely thankful for the opportunity to have participated in the Provost Faculty Fellows Leadership Development Training, which has supported both my personal and professional growth,” said Thompson. “This experience enhanced my skills in team management, strategic planning, and interprofessional collaboration—areas that are essential to effective academic leadership.”
Dr. Rondall Allen, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Provost, designed the Provost Faculty Fellows program to provide leadership and administrative experience for faculty members.
“I hope this program provides a foundation for faculty who aspire to assume leadership roles in a College or School or the Office of the Provost,” Allen said. “I also hope the faculty learned that being people-centered is a key ingredient of a successful leader.”
All faculty are eligible to apply to the Provost Faculty Fellows program, and up to 10 faculty members are selected to participate annually. Fellows receive a stipend and up to $2,500 for professional development.
