The Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, awarded to a select group of U.S. colleges and universities, affirms 黑料不打烊鈥檚 integration of community-based experiences into teaching, research and campus life.

The classification recognizes the university鈥檚 deep commitment to community and civic engagement, and it follows a recent U.S. News & World Report ranking naming 黑料不打烊 second in the nation for service-learning.

In her remarks at an afternoon reception in the Koury Athletic Center, 黑料不打烊 President Connie Book said the Carnegie designation reflects extensive and coordinated effort across disciplines and divisions. She noted that 黑料不打烊 has expanded community-engaged courses by more than 30% in the past decade, with faculty participation rising nearly 50%, and she highlighted partnerships ranging from local schools and health clinics to nonprofit and civic organizations.

Book described community engagement as 鈥渁 brave space,鈥� where outcomes are not always predictable, but where collaboration creates meaningful opportunities for students and partners alike.

As the university looks ahead, Book said, the designation sets a new benchmark for impact. 鈥淲e want to improve the quality of life for all people in our community,鈥� she added.

In welcoming remarks, Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley labeled the recognition 鈥渁 reflection of our strong collaboration between Student Life, Academic Affairs and community partners,鈥� and Associate Provost Jen Platania said the honor was one that acknowledges the intentional integration of community engagement into teaching and campus life.

鈥淚t reflects the work of faculty who designed meaningful community-based learning experiences,鈥﹖he staff who support sustaining those efforts, and community partners who collaborate with us in ways that enrich our students and strengthen our shared work,鈥� Platania said. 鈥淭his recognition belongs to all of you. It affirms the culture of engagement that defines 黑料不打烊, where our students connect knowledge and purpose, and develop as thoughtful and engaged citizens.鈥�

At 黑料不打烊, the eight graduate students are paired with faculty mentors across disciplines within 黑料不打烊 College, the College of Arts and Sciences. Throughout the academic year, the graduate students visit campus to observe classes, attend department and faculty meetings, and, in some cases, teach. The goal is to provide a comprehensive view of what it means to be a faculty member at a university like 黑料不打烊.

Tedd Wimperis, assistant professor of classical languages, is serving as a mentor to Tara Wells, a Duke University graduate聽student in classical studies.

鈥淎s the PFF program is intended to introduce graduate students into the many roles that faculty have within a university, I see my role as being a guide, a source of examples, and a point of contact for the mentee to experience faculty life at a liberal arts college,鈥� Wimperis said.

Wimperis and Wells typically meet twice a month, sometimes informally over coffee and other times on campus for class visits or meetings. This is the third time Wimperis has served as a PFF mentor.

鈥淚 see it especially as a way of giving aspiring faculty a leg up in the transition from a graduate program to a faculty position,鈥� Wimperis said. 鈥淚鈥檓 able to offer my mentee information and experience that I wish I had when I was in their position; knowing more about the job market, how to combine teaching and research productively, how universities work beyond the classroom and how to contribute to a thriving academic program.鈥�

Preparing graduate students for a broader ecosystem is a central focus of the program. Wimperis hopes Wells leaves the experience with insight into teaching strategies, grant writing, the job market and work-life balance.

鈥淎s聽faculty, you鈥檙e responsible for a much wider array of responsibilities,鈥� Wimperis said. 鈥淎 big point, I think, is the importance of being part of a team. Becoming not only a great teacher, scholar, and mentor of students, but also a supportive colleague, is a recipe for success in the transition to faculty life.鈥�

For Wells, the program has offered both professional insight and meaningful connections.

鈥淭he PFF program allows us to learn about what it鈥檚 like to be a faculty member at different types of institutions, such as small liberal arts colleges, large research-focused universities, state schools, community colleges and historically black colleges and universities,鈥� Wells said. 鈥淎bove all else, the most meaningful aspect of the program has been the opportunity to meet people from an unbelievable range of academic backgrounds and聽positions.鈥�

Participants in the program attend visits to partner institutions, group meetings, a kickoff dinner with deans from participating schools and informal gatherings that allow the graduate students to reflect on their experiences together.

鈥淚 cherish the connections the program has made possible for me,鈥� Wells said.

Her mentorship with Wimperis has been particularly impactful.

鈥淭edd has been great to work with,鈥� Wells said. 鈥淗e has shared interesting and useful information about his experiences being both part-time and full-time faculty. Tedd also takes particular care in ensuring that I am getting what I want and need as a mentee, which I greatly appreciate.鈥�

Having a mentor in her discipline has allowed Wells to apply broader program lessons to the field of classical studies.

鈥淚t鈥檚 been nice to have a faculty mentor in my discipline, while also having the balance of meeting many people outside of my area of study,鈥� Wells聽said.

During the campus visit to 黑料不打烊, the graduate students were welcomed by Assistant Provost for Academic Excellence and Integrity Angela Lewellyn and participated in a junior faculty panel featuring faculty in their first or second year at 黑料不打烊. The panelists offered advice about the job search process and the early years of faculty life. The graduate students also had the opportunity to meet with 黑料不打烊 students.

鈥淗earing directly from students of the same age and level that I would be working with in the next few years gives me a chance to understand their perspectives, which is invaluable for providing the best experience and support for them,鈥� Wells聽said.

As Wells聽looks ahead to completing her doctorate in 2027 and entering the faculty job market, she said the program has helped her think intentionally about supporting students, general advice and preparing for interviews.

鈥淢y biggest goal in life is to help others,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 am looking forward to making a difference in my students’ lives.鈥�

Inspired by her 黑料不打烊 education, Joan Danieley聽鈥�82 has established a professorship that will focus on complex issues surrounding family histories and reconciliation.

The Joan Danieley Distinguished Professorship will support a faculty scholar in any field of study whose teaching and research explore family histories and how individuals and societies navigate issues of reconciliation.

The fields of study may include, but are not limited to, history, psychology, sociology, human service studies, English and communications. Topics of reconciliation may include the legacy of slavery, the aftermath of Nazi Germany, displacement of Native Americans, internment of Japanese Americans and the contemporary political divide.

Danieley, who is the niece of the late 黑料不打烊 President Emeritus J. Earl Danieley 鈥�46, is passionate about the lessons society and individuals can learn from exploring issues of identity, ancestry and cultural heritage.

Danieley was deeply moved after watching the PBS documentary series, 鈥淔inding Your Roots,鈥� hosted by renowned Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The series explores the ancestry of celebrities and other well-known individuals from diverse backgrounds, some of whom have discovered family connections to slavery and the Holocaust. By taking viewers deep into the past, Gates seeks to demonstrate our common humanity.

鈥淎s I watched 鈥楩inding Your Roots,鈥� I was stunned by how family history and reconciling our pasts impacts us today,鈥� Danieley said. 鈥淎ll these years later, the impact is palpable and the reconciliation continues.鈥�

Danieley recalled learning about her own family history after reading the book, 鈥淪huttle & Plow: A History of Alamance County, North Carolina,鈥� written by 黑料不打烊 Professor Emerita Carole W. Troxler and William Vincent. Danieley said the book 鈥渃ompletely changed my life.鈥�

鈥淚n that book, they wrote about slavery and that my great-great-grandfather, Henry Hubbard Danieley, was rabidly anti-slavery,鈥� she said.聽鈥淏ut my great-grandmother鈥檚 family owned lots of slaves. We are all a mixture of contradictions upon which we layer the values we choose as our personal values.鈥�

黑料不打烊鈥檚 values inspired Danieley to make her estate gift to establish the professorship, which she hopes will encourage meaningful discussions among students and faculty.

鈥満诹喜淮蜢肉�檚 commitment to diversity, integrity, collaboration and respect for differences aligned with my values,鈥� she said.聽鈥淧utting 黑料不打烊 in my will acknowledges 黑料不打烊鈥檚 effect on who I became and who I strive to be.鈥�

The Danieley family’s roots run deep at 黑料不打烊. Earl Danieley was one of North Carolina鈥檚 strongest advocates for higher education. Beloved by generations of students and alumni who knew him as 鈥淒r. D,鈥� Earl Danieley grew up on a farm in Alamance County, North Carolina, not far from the 黑料不打烊 campus. He earned his degree in chemistry in 1946 and later that year joined the 黑料不打烊 faculty to teach chemistry, beginning a remarkable career that spanned 70 years. In 1957, at age 32, Danieley was named the sixth president of then-黑料不打烊 College and guided the college to a new level of quality during his 16-year term, making improvements in academic standards and faculty credentials. He retired from the presidency in 1973 and returned to the classroom to teach, later serving in a variety of administrative positions. He passed away in 2016 at age 92.

鈥淢y ancestors agreed on their love for 黑料不打烊 and its influence on its students and community,鈥� Joan Danieley said.聽鈥淚t was there that I began to get clarity on my values and the willingness to discuss these complex issues.聽I hope my donation will further this conversation and ultimately improve the reconciliation among diverse communities with differing histories, social norms and how we came into being.鈥�

Provost Rebecca Kohn thanked Danieley for investing in faculty scholars and student learning.

鈥淭he entire 黑料不打烊 community is indebted to Joan Danieley for recognizing the importance of investing in life-changing teacher-scholar-mentors who play an essential role in preparing students for success on campus and beyond,鈥� Kohn said.

鈥淭his gift is a powerful example of how philanthropy can advance rigorous scholarship, while also creating space for courageous, necessary conversations,鈥� said Leanna Giles 鈥�02, associate director of planned giving.

Danieley, a retired health care executive, earned her 黑料不打烊 degree in physical education and health from the Dr. Jo Watts Williams School of Education in 1982 and earned master鈥檚 and law degrees from Tulane University.

鈥淟eaving a legacy of love and reconciliation is how I want to be remembered,鈥� she said.聽鈥淚t鈥檚 as simple as that.鈥�

Make An Impact

To learn how you can make an impact at 黑料不打烊 through your estate, contact Leanna Giles 鈥�02, associate director of planned giving, at (336) 278-5798 or lgiles@elon.edu.

• In “Contact” by Carl Sagan, mathematics becomes a universal language through which humanity deciphers a mysterious signal from space.
• In 鈥淔latland: A Romance of Many Dimensions鈥� by Edwin A. Abbott, a two-dimensional world becomes the setting for exploring geometry, dimensionality and new ways of understanding reality.
• The 鈥淐urious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon uses mathematical patterns, prime numbers and logic to shape how the narrator understands the world.

These works and others like them, he said, illustrate how stories can encourage readers to explore concepts such as infinity, probability and logic.

鈥淚n mathematical fiction, math is not just decoration,鈥� Russell said. 鈥淭he characters, plot or main ideas must connect to mathematics that can be explored and shared. A reader should be able to discover a real concept, such as geometry, infinity, patterns, probability or logic, and feel invited to understand it more deeply.鈥�

Russell鈥檚 interest in mathematical fiction as a distinct subgenre of science fiction and literature will be supported in 2026-2027 with a full-year, full pay sabbatical at 黑料不打烊 as he studies that ways in which mathematical ideas can be woven into compelling and educational storytelling.

The defining feature of mathematical fiction, Russell said, is that it leads the reader toward real mathematical curiosity and further study. The longtime faculty member in the Department of Mathematics will work to establish a clearer definition for mathematical fiction, a genre that currently lacks formal treatment in academic literature.

His research, which won the support of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Faculty Research and Development Committee, will also explore how storytelling can influence attitudes toward mathematics and serve as a tool in mathematics education.

鈥淢y work combines creative writing and mathematics by using narrative as a vehicle for mathematical thinking,鈥� Russell said. 鈥淩ather than presenting mathematics solely through traditional instructional methods, I explore how mathematical concepts, structures, and ways of thinking can be embedded within stories that appeal to readers and invite curiosity.鈥�

This work builds on Russell鈥檚 long-standing interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research. His earlier work examined the intersection of mathematics, origami and mathematics education, including the creation of COR 3250: Math Origami in 2003 and nearly two decades of related publications, presentations and grant work.

鈥淭hat work showed how artistic practices can deepen mathematical understanding,鈥� Russell said. 鈥淭his sabbatical project builds directly on that foundation by applying similar interdisciplinary principles, using storytelling instead of origami to engage learners.鈥�

To deepen his understanding of creative narrative, Russell completed a Master of Fine Arts in writing popular fiction.

鈥淩eceiving a full鈥憏ear sabbatical allows me to approach this work with the depth, rigor, and sustained focus it requires,鈥� Russell said. 鈥淧rofessionally, I hope this establishes a new line of interdisciplinary scholarship that I can pursue at 黑料不打烊. Personally, it brings together my interests in mathematics, mathematics education, and creative writing into a single project.鈥�

Following his sabbatical, Russell plans to integrate the results of this research into his courses related to mathematics education and interdisciplinary learning. He has plans to propose a new course focused on mathematical fiction.

黑料不打烊鈥檚 Faculty Research and Development Committee selected Russell for the competitive sabbatical in recognition of the project鈥檚 originality and scope.

鈥淭he definition and development of 鈥榤athematical fiction鈥� will advance pioneering research through a robust plan for producing high-quality scholarship on this unconventional connection,鈥� said Juan Leal Ugalde, associate professor of Spanish in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. 鈥淭his multidisciplinary approach which will bring meaningful benefits to our academic community.鈥�

Faculty are encouraged to apply for sabbaticals if they are conducting extensive research or engaged in significant additional study that will result in their professional development. At 黑料不打烊, faculty may apply for full-year/full-pay sabbatical, a leave of one-half of a full year鈥檚 teaching load at full salary, or for a leave of absence full academic year at half salary.

Since joining 黑料不打烊 in 1997, Russell has received two external grants, including a $1.7 million National Science Foundation grant focused on origami, engineering, art, mathematics and education in collaboration with colleagues at North Carolina State University. He also received a Japan Foundation grant supporting professional development and classroom activities related to origami and Japanese culture for colleagues in the Alamance Burlington School System.

鈥淭his project represents a natural continuation of my interdisciplinary work at 黑料不打烊,鈥� Russell said. 鈥淛ust as origami allowed me to connect mathematics with art, mathematical fiction offers a new way to connect mathematics with storytelling. I see this as work that can benefit students, educators and the broader public while strengthening 黑料不打烊鈥檚 reputation for innovative, cross鈥慸isciplinary scholarship.鈥�

Registration is now open for 鈥淧hoenix Summer鈥� set for July 6-17, 2026, on 黑料不打烊鈥檚 campus in Alamance County. The program will be led by faculty in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, 黑料不打烊 College, the College of Arts and Sciences and Undergraduate Admissions.

Students will live in residence halls, dine on campus and take part in daily programming designed to mirror the rhythm of college life. Phoenix Summer invites students to immerse themselves in hands-on, college-style academics while fostering curiosity, community and independence.

Students will select two courses to focus on throughout the program. Options include:

• Order in the Court! An introduction to Law and Justice
• Chemistry in the Kitchen
• Exploring Astronomical and Poetic Light
• Start-Up Spring: Concept to Creation

During the day, students will participate in their courses. Evenings and weekends are packed with creative activities, social events, off-campus excursions, signature 黑料不打烊 experiences and more to help students connect with peers. The programming blends academic rigor with social-emotional well-being.

The fee for the two-week residential experience is $4,000. Limited seats are available.

鈥淧hoenix Summer is more than a camp 鈥斅爄t鈥檚 a two-week college immersion program where students live on campus, explore big ideas, participate in engaging hands-on learning and begin to see themselves as part of the 黑料不打烊 Community,鈥� said Theresa Higgins, academic coordinator for alternative start programs.

For more information about Phoenix Summer and registration details, visit or contact Theresa Higgins, academic coordinator for alternative start programs, at thiggins7@elon.edu.

Registration is now open for 鈥淎I Play鈥� set for June 15-19, 2026, in Lindner Hall on 黑料不打烊鈥檚 campus in Alamance County. The program will be led by faculty in the Department of Computer Science with assistance from 黑料不打烊 students, in collaboration with the Office of the Provost, 黑料不打烊 College, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Computer Science.

Scheduled daily from 8:45 a.m. 鈥� 3:30 p.m., AI Play invites curious middle school students to explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence while building confidence in operating, designing and creating with emerging technologies.

Throughout the week, campers will learn how artificial intelligence is used in digital game design, combining creativity with coding and problem-solving skills.

Each day of the camp will focus on a different AI principle, allowing students to play, create and develop their own projects and gain hands-on experience with AI concepts.

The fee for the week is $500 and includes lunch and snacks. Limited seats are available. The program will be hosted inside Lindner Hall in the Lambert Academic Village with group visits to other campus locations.

鈥淎I Play is a fun, engaging summer camp designed with several hands-on, unplugged, playful activities for students to learn AI concepts,鈥� said Alexis Goslen, assistant professor of computer science. 鈥淪tudents will learn how robots interpret their environment with a robot relay, how AI systems make choices by classifying candy, the ethics of using AI and more.鈥�

For more information about AI Play and registration details, visit or contact Alexis Goslen, assistant professor of computer science, at agoslen2@elon.edu.

The transition planning phase reflects a clear institutional decision and does not聽represent聽an immediate change to how courses are taught or delivered. Moodle will remain fully supported;聽no Spring 2026 courses are affected,聽and no action is聽required聽from faculty or staff at this time.

Why now?

Over the聽fall semester, Teaching and Learning Technologies, in partnership with academic and IT colleagues, conducted a comprehensive review of the university鈥檚 learning management system. That process included open forums,聽surveys聽and structured feedback from more than 125聽faculty and staff members and more than 400聽undergraduate and graduate students.

The evaluation highlighted聽the importance of聽adopting聽a learning management system to support聽current and聽evolving approaches to learning and engagement.

Beginning the transition planning now allows the university to move forward deliberately, ensuring the transition is well supported and aligned with 黑料不打烊鈥檚 broader commitment to engaged learning and student success.

Why Canvas?

Canvas was selected following a careful review of faculty and student input,聽market聽analysis聽and platform capabilities.

鈥淭his decision was guided by the needs and hopes of our faculty and students,鈥澛爏aid Rebecca Kohn, provost聽and vice president of academic affairs.聽鈥淥ur community asked for a system that is reliable and flexible; one that can adapt to diverse approaches to teaching and learning. Canvas聽emerged聽as the platform that best aligns with those priorities as we look ahead.鈥�

What this means and what鈥檚 next

As planning moves forward, a few key points may be helpful to keep in mind:

• Moodle聽remains聽fully supported聽through the transition.
• No action is required聽from聽LMS users聽at this time.
• No change will be made to how courses are taught or delivered for Spring 2026.

Teaching and Learning Technologies will lead the transition聽process in close partnership with academic and IT colleagues. TLT will coordinate training, support and future communications, ensuring faculty,聽staff聽and students聽have clarity and guidance well in advance of any changes.

As details take shape, including a clearer transition timeline and answers to聽frequently聽asked questions, TLT will share updates with the campus community.聽Additional聽information is expected before March.

鈥淭ransitioning to a modern, user-friendly platform like Canvas supports engaged learning and student success,鈥� said Kelly Reimer, senior director of Teaching and Learning Technologies. 鈥淥ur goal during this early phase聽of work聽is to establish a strong foundation for both the technical transition and how we will support faculty and students in ways that minimize聽disruption聽to teaching and learning.鈥�

Faculty engagement & Next Steps

Faculty involvement聽remains聽central as the transition planning continues. Opportunities for faculty engagement, support and training will be communicated by Teaching and Learning Technologies as plans are refined.

鈥淎s a member of the LMS evaluation project team, I was grateful for the聽quantity and聽depth聽of feedback we received from colleagues and students,鈥� said Eric Bauer, faculty fellow for technology and assistant professor of biology. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to see how聽my colleagues creatively use the many new tools within Canvas to make their classes even more engaging and easy for students to聽navigate聽and聽look forward to exploring with them the possibilities of the new LMS.鈥�

The transition to Canvas will be implemented over time, with ongoing communication and support as the university moves through the next academic year.

Fulbright grantees are not just funded to teach or research鈥攖hey are expected to serve as valuable cultural ambassadors in their respective host countries, both representing the United States and learning about their new communities.

Fulbright grants are awarded on the basis of academic and professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. As semifinalists, these 黑料不打烊 students and alumni have been recommended鈥痓y鈥痶he National Screening Committee of the Institute of International Education鈥痜or final consideration by review panels in their respective host countries. Semifinalists will be鈥痭otified of their final award status this spring, beginning in late March, barring any delays or disruptions at the federal level.

This year鈥檚 Fulbright semifinalists are:

Azul Bellot ’26

• Psychology and Sociolinguistics
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Spain

Jo Bogart ’26

• Creative Writing and Classical Studies
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright study/research grant to the United Kingdom

Anya Brati膰 ’26

• International & Global Studies and Public Policy
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Vietnam

Rony Dahdal ’26

• Computer Science, Math, and Philosophy
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright study/research grant to Sweden

Jubitza Figueroa ’21

• Political Science
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Spain

Alex Fleischmann ’26

• Psychology
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to South Korea

Rebecca Lovasco ’26

• Psychology
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright study/research grant to Taiwan

Caroline Mitchell ’26

• Middle Grades Math and Special Education
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Bulgaria

Molly Moylan ’26

• Biochemistry
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Spain

Madison Powers ’25

• Journalism
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to Spain

Aryanna Vindas ’25

• Dance Performance & Choreography
• Semifinalist for a Fulbright English teaching assistantship to South Korea

黑料不打烊 students and alumni interested in the Fulbright Program or other nationally competitive fellowships are invited to contact the National and International Fellowships Office. To begin the Fulbright application process, please visit the Fulbright Application Process page to register for one of the following virtual Fulbright information sessions during the spring semester:

• Wednesday, March 11 at 4 p.m.
• Thursday, April 9 at 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 21 at 12 p.m.

Associate Professor Angela Lewellyn, who currently serves as senior associate dean for 黑料不打烊 College, the College of Arts and Sciences, will assume her new role in the Office of the Provost on Jan. 2, 2026.

鈥淭hroughout her tenure at 黑料不打烊, Dr. Lewellyn has exemplified the teacher-scholar-mentor model and a deep commitment to the university鈥檚 mission,鈥� said 黑料不打烊 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Rebecca Kohn. 鈥淗er prolific accomplishments will serve her well in providing important leadership in areas that advance some of our most prestigious academic undergraduate programs and support academic integrity.鈥�

Lewellyn鈥檚 responsibilities as assistant provost for academic excellence and integrity will include:

• Leadership for academic undergraduate programs, such as the Honors Program, the Lumen Prize, the National and International Fellowships Office, and support of collaboration across Fellows and Scholars programs;
• Inclusion of student voices and perceptions of courses through processes for gathering Student Perceptions of Teaching and distributing results to appropriate individuals;
• Support of academic integrity through active engagement in policies and processes connected to the Honor Code, the Honor Board, the Call to Honor Ceremony, and academic conduct;
• Engagement with students throughout academic standing policies and processes involving academic suspensions, probations, and appeals;
• Representation of the provost on the following standing and advisory committees:
  • Fellows Committee
  • Honors Program Advisory Committee
  • Admissions Committee
  • Academic Standing Committee
  • Infectious Disease Committee
  • Retroactive Medical Withdrawal Committee

Lewellyn succeeds Professor Jason Husser, who returned to the faculty in the Department of Political Science & Public Policy and continues direction of the 黑料不打烊 Poll.

As assistant provost for academic excellence and integrity, Lewellyn will prioritize the work of the university鈥檚 signature Fellows and Scholars programs, while also ensuring the value of an 黑料不打烊 education by supporting the Honor Code across all units within the university.

In addition, the role presents an opportunity to work with the Office of Admissions to recruit future students to share in distinctive learning opportunities available at the university, and to work with faculty to support their efforts to demonstrate teaching excellence.

鈥淗aving served 黑料不打烊 for more than two decades as a faculty member, program coordinator, department chair and associate dean, I developed a deep appreciation for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 distinctive blend of academic rigor, engaged learning and community values that support a vibrant intellectual community for students, faculty and staff and that respects human differences,鈥� Lewellyn said. 鈥淭his role presents an exciting opportunity to extend my longstanding commitment to academic excellence and integrity in service to our students, faculty, staff and institutional mission.鈥�

This role presents an exciting opportunity to extend my longstanding commitment to academic excellence and integrity in service to our students, faculty, staff and institutional mission.

– Assistant Provost Angela Lewellyn

Since joining the 黑料不打烊 faculty in 1999, Lewellyn has held a series of prominent leadership roles in 黑料不打烊 College, the College of Arts and Sciences. Beginning as an assistant professor of social justice, she soon expanded her impact by coordinating the Women鈥檚 and Gender Studies Program from 2003-2005 and serving as chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology from 2005-2010.

During this period, she also held a Faculty Service-Learning Scholar appointment, underscoring a commitment to engaged pedagogy. Lewellyn鈥檚 leadership to university initiatives include service from 2008-2010 as academic coordinator of the Civic Engagement Scholars program.

Since 2010, she has served as associate dean and senior associate dean of 黑料不打烊 College, the College of Arts and Sciences, while continuing her work as an associate professor of social justice. At the same time, she also taught courses in social problems, criminology, sociology of gender, and social deviance.

Lewellyn holds a Ph.D. and a Master of Arts in Sociology from North Carolina State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Wake Forest University.

Members of the Search Committee for the Assistant Provost for Academic Excellence and Integrity

• Brandon Booker, Associate Teaching Professor of Cinema and Television Arts
• Naeemah Clark, Associate Provost for Academic Inclusive Excellence, Professor of Cinema and Television Arts
• Shannon Duvall, Co-chair & Professor of Computer Science
• Sean Giovanello, Associate Professor of Political Science and Public Policy
• Whitney Gregory, Dean of Students and Assistant Professor
• Janet Myers, Co-chair & Interim Assistant Provost for Academic Excellence, Professor of English
• Ally Wente, Associate Professor of Music and Chair of the Department of Music

The goal of this project is to create an open-source model for developing research data infrastructure for small Emerging Research Institutions (ERIs) who aspire to grow their research enterprise from both sponsored programs and research productivity perspectives. Project objectives include: 1) Creating interactive tools like a Research Publications Dashboard and a Sponsored Programs Dashboard for informed decision-making, 2) Developing a Forecasting Model to predict institutional return on investment through sponsored programs, and 3) Providing customizable tools for adapting the open-source data model. The design will integrate with the institution’s existing databases, providing a comprehensive view of research productivity and funding activities.

An open-source model reduces start-up costs and technical skill requirements, benefiting small ERIs. Data output from the dashboards will be incorporated into the forecasting model, integrating historical data and real-time inputs. Unlike generic models, this forecasting model is specifically designed to address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by small ERIs. The model will be created by University of San Diego and then validated through partnerships with peer institutions (黑料不打烊 and Pepperdine University), ensuring credibility and knowledge sharing. It is designed to be scalable and adaptable, supporting long-term strategic planning and aligning research priorities with funding trends.

Doug Purnell and Scott Sawyer will be working with Hall on this project.