The Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost and the Office for Faculty Excellence have announced the 2025-26 class of Provost’s Faculty Fellows.
The Provost’s Faculty Fellows Program supports talented faculty in the exploration of academic leadership roles at the university’s highest levels. Current NC State faculty interested in learning more about academic affairs administration can hone their skills as faculty leaders by working closely with the Provost’s Office staff on projects that are meaningful to them and the university.
The home departments of the faculty members selected as Faculty Fellows will be provided with 25 percent salary release funds to cover the time commitment required for participation. Fellowships are for a full academic year.
The 2025-26 Faculty Fellows will work in teams of two on the University Leadership Track to address an assigned theme or issue relating to higher education leadership. They will also participate in a cohort-based, academic-year-long training program structured around strategy, leadership and cultural competence.
This year’s class of fellows includes:
- Martha Crowley, Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology
- Sarah Heckman, Teaching Professor, Department of Computer Science
- Ross Sozzani, Professor, Department of Plant and Microbial Biology
- Ge Yang, Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering
All fellows will have the opportunity to meet, learn from and be coached by leaders and subject matter experts from across NC State. Additionally, fellows will work towards the completion of a proposal that addresses their assigned theme or issue and advances NC State’s strategic plan. This proposal will be presented to Provost Arden and other senior leaders at the end of the fellowship.
