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The CORE Faculty Fellows program offers a comprehensive six-module curriculum designed to empower faculty members in higher education with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in research, innovation, and partnership development.

Through a series of interactive sessions, participants explore foundational principles of capacity-building, delve into innovative research practices, hone their academic writing and publication strategies, and navigate the intricacies of grant funding and professional development. Additionally, the program equips faculty with the tools to cultivate meaningful collaborations with industry partners, navigate intellectual property considerations, and foster a culture of innovation within their academic departments. By emphasizing evaluation and continuous improvement, participants emerge from the program with a personalized action plan to guide their ongoing professional development and drive impactful contributions to the academic community and beyond.

These modules include: 
  • Capacity Building Foundations
  • Higher Education and Industry Partnerships
  • Innovative Research Practices
  • Professional Development and External Funding
  • Publications and Academic Writing
  • Evaluation and Continuous Improvement

For more information on the CORE Faculty Fellowship, please contact:

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Katherine Holm, EdD
Associate Professor of Career & Technical Education
Professional Studies in Education
McCain Hall, Room 204

Katherine Holm, EdD

2026 CORE Faculty Fellows

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Sara Cline, PhD
Professor of Biology & Pre-Health Advisor
College of Arts and Sciences
Waters Hall, S303A

Sara Cline, PhD

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Michael Behring, PhD
Assistant Professor of Public Health
College of Arts and Sciences
Founders Hall, Room F330

Michael Behring, PhD

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Lisa Brizendine, EdD
Associate Professor of Elementary Education & English Language Learner (ELL) Division Head, Early Childhood, Elementary, and Inclusive Studies
Foundations
McCain Hall, Room 116

Lisa Brizendine, EdD

Lourdes Smith
Lourdes Smith, PhD
Assistant Professor of Elementary Education/Elementary Program Coordinator
Elementary and Early Childhood Studies
McCain Hall, Room 215

Lourdes Smith, PhD

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Bridgette Walker, EdD
Associate Professor of Career and Technical Education/Technical Education Program Coordinator
Professional Studies in Education
McCain Hall, Room 201

Bridgette Walker, EdD

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Stacie Hughes, DBA
Professor of Accounting
College of Business
Sanders Hall, Room 314

Stacie Hughes, DBA

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Michael Phillips
Assistant Professor of Accounting
College of Business
Sanders Hall

Michael Phillips

Kendra Lee, PhD
Assistant Professor of Acquisition & Contract Management
College of Business
Sanders Hall

Kendra Lee, PhD

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Danielle Chouinard, MLIS
Access & User Experience Librarian/ Assistant Librarian
Kares Library

Danielle Chouinard, MLIS

Previous Cohort

Kimberly Bell, MPS
Tina Camba, Ph.D.
Travis L. Morgan, PhD
Ashley Virgin, PhD
Baoqiang Yan
Sergio Olivares, Ph.D.