Aspire Fellows
The Office of the Provost affirms the AAUP’s observation that the “complexity of … tasks performed by institutions of higher education produce an inescapable interdependence among governing board, administration, faculty, students, and others.”[1] In recognition of our interdependence, Provost Coltman established the Aspire Associate program, in which instructional faculty from each college participate in a workshop series designed to facilitate transparency, build collaborative relationships across the division, and facilitate opportunities for leadership development. Participants meet with academic leaders at JMU and beyond, build professional networks, and learn about Academic Affairs operations. The current cohort has learned about JMU budgeting, external accreditation, university organization, and leadership decision-making.
2023 Aspire Associates:
Anca Constantin
Zachary Dorsey
Liz Edwards
Brian Flota
Jamie Frye
Dayna Henry
Jennifer Mangan
Dan Schill
Irana Scott
David Shonk
Paulo Steinberg
Isaiah Sumner
Angela Webb
Emily Westkaemper
Hao Zhang