LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
In 2021, leadership of the Board on Health and Human Sciences (BHHS) recognized the need to develop a pipeline of tomorrow’s leaders to advance its mission. The Leadership Fellows Program is designed to provide an opportunity for recognized talent to develop leadership skills and enter into leadership positions in programs represented by the BHHS. Those identified as potential leaders will be encouraged to apply for the program, participate fully in the activities, and pursue future leadership appointments. This program is designed to provide mentorship, coaching, and networking opportunities to fellows, and support fellows to complete their administrative projects.
HAPPENING NOW
As we strive to enhance the impact of the BHHS and better serve our diverse community, we invite you to participate in a survey focused on current needs and future priorities of our member institutions. Led by Dr. Jennifer Margrett of Iowa State University, this survey is a vital component of her capstone BHHS Leadership Fellows project. Your feedback is essential in shaping the future direction of BHHS and ensuring we address the unique challenges and opportunities faced by our members.
Why your input matters:
- Informing Priorities: As subject matter experts across the health and human sciences, your insights will guide us in understanding the current landscape of HHS across public and land-grant universities.
- Member support: The data collected will directly influence our planning and initiatives, ensuring BHHS remains responsive to the evolving needs of our community.
You may access the survey here until April 30, 2024, and for any inquiries or additional information, please reach out to Dr. Jennifer Margrett at margrett@iastate.edu
Leadership Fellows
| Alleah Crawford |
| Jacqueline Holland Department Chair, Family and Consumer Sciences Morgan State University Project MARS: Marketing and Recruiting Students to FCS |
 | Jennifer Margrett |
Mentors
- John Buckwalter, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Boise State University
- Jana Hawley, Dean and Professor, College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism, University of North Texas
- Susan Hubbard, Dean, College of Human Sciences and Executive Director, Hunger Solutions Institute, Auburn University
- Laura Jolly, Dean, College of Human Sciences, Iowa State University
- Nina Lyon Bennett, Assistant Dean for Academics, School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
- Lise Youngblade, Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences, Colorado State University
Facilitators
- Erik Porfeli, BHHS Vice Chair, Professor and Chair, Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University
- Kelly Dalton, BHHS Executive Director, Director, Food, Agriculture, & Natural Resources, Association of Public & Land-grant Universities (APLU)
Leadership Fellows
| Swarn Chatterjee |
| Brian Focht Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Human Sciences The Ohio State University |
 | Kim Williams |
Mentors
- John Buckwalter, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Boise State University
- Valerie Giddings, Associate Professor and Chairperson, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, North Carolina A&T State University
- Laura Jolly, Dean, Department of Human Sciences Administration, Iowa State University
- Linda Kirk Fox, Professor and Dean Emeritus, College of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Georgia
- Nina Lyon Bennett, Assistant Dean for Academics, School of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Human Sciences, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
- Michael Newman, Professor and Director, Agricultural Extension and Education, Mississippi State University
Facilitators
- Jana Hawley, BHHS Chair, Dean and Professor, College of Merchandising, Hospitality, and Tourism, University of North Texas
- Erik Porfeli, BHHS Vice Chair, Professor and Chair, Department of Human Sciences, The Ohio State University
- Kelly Dalton, BHHS Executive Director, Director, Food, Agriculture, & Natural Resources, Association of Public & Land-grant Universities (APLU)
BHHS AWARDS
Nominations for the Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Outstanding Engagement Award, and Undergraduate Research Mentor Award will open in mid-2024.
Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award
The purpose of the Board on Health and Human Sciences Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award is to honor a nationally-recognized leader who has a significant history of promoting and advancing the Human Sciences. It is likely that the nominees for the BHHS Ellen Swallow Richards Public Service Award will be individuals who have supported higher education, and especially the mission of the Human Sciences and other programs in land-grant universities. The award is named in honor of Ellen Swallow Richards, who dedicated her life to applying research to enhance the well-being of individuals, families and communities.
Lifetime Achievement Award
The purpose of the Board on Health and Human Sciences Lifetime Achievement Award is to honor a nationally-recognized leader who has a significant history of promoting and advancing the Human Sciences. Nominees for the BHHS Lifetime Achievement Award are individuals who serve or have served in significant faculty and/or administrative roles in higher education. Also, candidates will be individuals who earned recognition for advancing the mission of the Human Sciences and related disciplines in colleges and universities.
Outstanding Engagement Award
The Purpose of the Board on Health and Human Sciences Outstanding Engagement Award is to recognize an individual who is a “campus based” or a “state level faculty member” for exceptional creativity and scholarship in the development, application, and evaluation of outreach, extension, and public service programs.
Undergraduate Research Mentor Award
The purpose of the Board on Health and Human Sciences Undergraduate Research Mentor Award is to recognize a faculty member in the Human Sciences for exceptional performance as a research mentor for undergraduate students. This award was developed to advance the purposes of the Undergraduate Research Community in the Human Sciences. The Undergraduate Research Community focuses on the scholarship of learning and teaching in preparing students for graduate education, the workplace and responsible citizenship. It enhances the experimental content of undergraduate education in the Human Sciences.
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