Faculty Fellows

Iona University’s Faculty Fellows programs recognize faculty leaders who are committed to advancing teaching, learning, innovation, and student success. Through the Office of the Provost and the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning, Fellows collaborate to strengthen evidence-based pedagogy, authentic assessment, artificial intelligence, faculty development, and institutional initiatives that support excellence across the University.

Together, the Senior Presidential Fellows, Presidential Fellows, and Provost Fellows form a collaborative faculty leadership network. Each group contributes in distinct but complementary ways to the University’s strategic vision for teaching and learning.

How the Fellowships Work Together

While each fellowship has its own distinct purpose, the three programs are intentionally connected. Senior Presidential Fellows, Presidential Fellows, and Provost Fellows work together as part of a broader faculty leadership community committed to advancing teaching excellence at Iona.

Across the year, Fellows participate in regular meetings, attend Gabelli Center workshops and invited events, contribute to AI@Iona programming, and collaborate in faculty learning communities. They also share resources, lead discussions and workshops, and present their work through university-wide programming and the annual Teaching and Learning Showcase.

Together, these fellowships help translate emerging scholarship and institutional priorities into practical, meaningful, and sustained improvements in teaching and learning across Iona University.

Senior Presidential Fellows

2026-2027

The Senior Presidential Fellows Program brings together experienced faculty leaders who are committed to advancing teaching and learning through institutional leadership, scholarly inquiry, innovation, and faculty mentorship. In partnership with the Office of the Provost and the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning, Senior Presidential Fellows serve as mentors, thought partners, and faculty leaders who help advance the University’s strategic vision for teaching and learning at Iona University.

Through their leadership, Senior Presidential Fellows support faculty development, identify and promote emerging pedagogical practices, and advance the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence across the University. In the past academic year, Senior Presidential Fellows designed and led university-wide faculty development initiatives, including the Summer Teaching Symposia, workshops, and AI@Iona outreach efforts with local schools and districts.

Presidential Fellows

2026-2027

Now entering its third cohort, the Presidential Fellows Program brings together a distinguished group of faculty leaders who partner with the Office of the Provost and the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning to advance teaching excellence, educational innovation, and faculty development. Through collaboration, scholarly inquiry, and evidence-based practice, Presidential Fellows help strengthen a culture of continuous improvement and help shape the future of teaching and learning at Iona University.

Presidential Fellows serve as faculty leaders who work across disciplines to support university priorities in teaching, learning, faculty development, and educational innovation. They facilitate workshops, contribute to AI@Iona initiatives, participate in conferences and scholarly dialogue, and help develop resources that support excellence in teaching across the University.

Provost Fellows

The Provost Fellows Program brings together Core faculty who are committed to advancing student learning through evidence-based teaching, authentic assessment, innovation, collaboration, and the cultivation of intellectual curiosity. In partnership with the Office of the Provost and the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning, Provost Fellows design, implement, evaluate, and share approaches that strengthen student engagement, reflective learning, and the thoughtful integration of artificial intelligence within the Core Curriculum.

Throughout the fellowship, Provost Fellows collaborate with faculty colleagues to apply research-informed pedagogy, redesign courses and instructional modules, and develop innovative teaching practices that promote sustained attention, deep learning, and meaningful student engagement. Leveraging the University’s Learning Management System, Fellows help enhance course design, accessibility, timely feedback, and authentic assessment. Through collaboration with Presidential Fellows and the Gabelli Center for Teaching & Learning, Provost Fellows develop and share course exemplars, authentic assessments, instructional resources, and evidence-based teaching strategies that support colleagues across the University and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Core Curriculum.