President’s and Provost’s Faculty Fellows Spring 2026 Cohort Participants

Faculty Commons, in collaboration with the Division of Academic Affairs, proudly announces the Spring 2026 Faculty Fellows Cohort, selected through the 2025–2026 President’s and Provost’s Faculty Fellowship Program. Faculty chosen for the 2026 cohort will engage in one of two tracks: Quality Teaching with AI or Quality Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes.

Within each track, participants will explore innovative initiatives, course design, and research opportunities, positioning themselves for selection as a 2026–2027 Faculty Fellow representing either the President or the Provost. Both tracks are intentionally aligned with and directly support the University’s current Strategic Plan.

Congratulations to the following faculty members:

President’s Quality Teaching with AI Track Cohort Participants

• Xiaohuan (Max) Xue, MCIS
• Laurie Heathcock, Library Services
• Heidi Dempsey, Psychology
• Megan Burroughs, Kinesiology

Provost’s Quality Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes Participants departments

• Katelyn Walker, English
• Rashad Ahmed, English
• Monica Trifas, MCIS
• Sarah Burns, Music