Mid-American Conference

Cleveland, Ohio- Thirty-six faculty and administrators from Mid-American Conference (MAC) institutions have been selected as the 2017-2018 MAC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows in its inaugural year.
 
The MAC Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) is a professional development program that aims to identify a select group of faculty and administrators in an effort to develop, prepare, and enhance their ability to be effective academic leaders. ALDP will feature opportunities for faculty and leadership to work together and is highlighted by two workshops.
This year’s workshops will be held November 6-8, 2017 at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio and February 19-21, 2018 at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
 
“Our MAC schools share a fierce commitment to academic success, research excellence, and community service,” said Todd Diacon, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Kent State University. “The MAC-ALDP will train the future leadership of our member institutions so that we can expand and continue this shared commitment to academic excellence, administrative effectiveness, and higher educational leadership.”
 
"Through the thoughtful and collaborative efforts of our provosts, other institutional leaders, and Conference staff this professional development opportunity has launched and should provide tremendous value to the participants and the membership," said MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher. "This will be an excellent tool to enhance the growth and development of future leaders in higher education and is another way in which the MAC can provide value to its membership beyond intercollegiate athletics."
 
A complete list of the 2017-2018 MAC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellows is below.
Hazel A. Barton, Professor, Director of Integrated Bioscience Program, University of Akron
Heather A. Howley, Associate Professor & Coordinator of Communication, University of Akron
Carolyn J. Murrock, Professor, University of Akron
Kristen McCauliff, Associate Professor and Acting Assistant Provost, Ball State University
Kecia Thompson, Acting Associate Provost, Ball State University
Katharine Dailey, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of English, Bowling Green State University
Lisa Hanasono, Associate Professor, Bowling Green State University
Charles Kanwischer, Professor and Director of the School of Art, Bowling Green State University
Jessica Clemons, Associate Librarian for Education, Research and Outreach, The State University of New York at Buffalo
Heather Orom, Assistant Dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor, The State University of New York at Buffalo
Kris Tjaden, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professor, The State University of New York at Buffalo
Concha K. Allen, Associate Professor, Central Michigan University
N. Christine Brookes, Professor of French and Department Chair, Central Michigan University
Vincent E. Mumford, Senior Administrative Fellow and Professor, Central Michigan University
Tana Bridge, Professor of Social Work & The Graduate School Faculty Associate, Eastern Michigan University
Debra Ingram, Professor and Department Head, Eastern Michigan University
W. John Koolage, Associate Professor of Philosophy & Interim Director of General Education, Eastern Michigan University
Amoaba Gooden, Chair and Associate Professor, Kent State University
Deborah C. Smith, Associate Professor, Kent State University
Eric van Baars, Director School of Theatre and Dance & Associate Professor, Kent State University
Brooke Flinders, Chair and Associate Professor, Miami University
Tammy L. Kernodle, Professor of Musicology, Miami University
Bryan Marshall, Professor and Chair, Miami University
Jessamine Cooke-Plagwitz, Associate Professor, and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Northern Illinois University
Sarah Dee Geiger, Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University
Leanne M. VandeCreek, Acting Associate Dean and Associate Professor, Northern Illinois University
Christopher Hayes, Director and Professor, Ohio University
Sara R. Helfrich, Associate Professor and Literacy Program Coordinator, Ohio University
Beth Quitslund, Associate Professor, Ohio University
Patrick Lawrence, Associate Dean and Professor, University of Toledo
Holly Monsos, Associate Dean and Professor, University of Toledo
Amy Thompson, Professor of Public Health, Co-Director The Center for Health and Successful Living, University of Toledo
Kieran J. Fogarty, Professor and Director, Western Michigan University
Maarten Vonhof, Professor, Western Michigan University
Devrim Yaman, Associate Dean, Western Michigan University