MAC Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP)
Overview:
In 2017, Bowling Green State University joined with other colleges and universities in the Mid- American Conference (MAC) to participate in the Academic Leadership Program (ALDP). The mission of the MAC ALDP is to identify, develop, prepare and advance faculty as academic leaders in the Mid-American Conference universities. The program provides an opportunity for University faculty to gain valuable knowledge and experience in academic leadership by working closely with select administrators from other colleges and universities in the MAC.
2023-2024 MAC ADLP Nominations
Nominations and applications are currently being accepted for faculty to serve as fellows. BGSU is seeking nominations, which may include self-nominations, of faculty to apply for the opportunity to participate as a member of the Mid-American Conference (MAC) Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) for 2023-2024.
To be eligible, a nominee must meet the following criteria:
- Be a tenured or Qualified Rank Faculty member at the associate or full rank
- Possess strong leadership capabilities
- Have an outstanding record of achievement in their current and past positions
- Have an expressed interest in administrative service
The application must include:
- A cover letter no more than two pages in length that includes the following: a description of the applicant’s leadership philosophy with examples from their career; an accounting of service contributions at all levels, including within professional organizations; and a description of the potential impact the experience will have on their career.
- A completed application form
- A letter of support from the applicant’s chair/director or dean
- A curriculum vita
Application deadline is noon on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Nominations will be evaluated by BGSU administrators and past MAC fellows according to the criteria outlined above. Questions regarding the MAC Academic Leadership Development Program should be directed to Glenn Davis at gmdavis@bgsu.edu.
MAC Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success
The 2022-2023 academic year represents the third year of the Mid-American Conference Outstanding Faculty Award for Student Success. Each MAC institution will nominate one full-time faculty member for this award. Qualified Rank and Tenure Track faculty are eligible to apply.
1. Each MAC full member university will have the opportunity to submit one nominee for this award on an annual basis.
2. Nominations from each university must be signed by the school’s Provost (or his/her selected designee).
3. Each nominee must be a full-time faculty member engaged with undergraduate and/or graduate students and demonstrate commitment to the following criteria:
Student Success
- Demonstration of commitment to student success and lifelong learning
- Demonstration of predominantly outward focus on student success, rather than inward focus on personal teaching/research success
- Demonstration of a commitment to student support and development
- Demonstration of enhancements to the student experience (curricular and co-curricular)
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, scholarship and creative activities
Inclusion
- Development or support of an inclusive environment/culture
- Demonstration of a commitment to inclusion
- Active participation in the promotion and educational awareness of inclusion
Appreciation for the MAC core values including:
- Academic achievement
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity
- Fiscal responsibility
- Integrity
- Sportsmanship
- Student-athlete well-being
Nominations should include the following:
- Completed nomination form
- 500-word statement from nominee addressing the criteria
- A current vita (Maximum three pages including the most relevant information related to the award criteria)
- Three letters of support
- At least one letter must be from a student
- At least one letter must be from a dean or chair/director
To submit a nomination, please send the completed nomination form along with all required items to Dr. Glenn Davis (gmdavis@bgsu.edu) no later than Thursday, January 26, 2023.
2022-23 Academic Leadership Development Program Faculty Fellows
2021-22 Academic Leadership Development Program Faculty Fellows
2020-21 Academic Leadership Development Program Faculty Fellows
2019-2020 Academic Leadership Development Program Faculty Fellows
2018-19 Academic Leadership Development Program Faculty Fellows
2017-18 Academic Leadership Development Program Faculty Fellows
Updated: 04/14/2023 02:51PM