The MAFE Faculty Fellows

About the MAFE Faculty Fellows

The Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement Faculty Fellows Program consists of a cohort of faculty who participate in a year-long intensive program. Not only do Fellows gain tools for integrating a Maverick Advantage component into an existing course in an academically rigorous way, they also build collaborative relationships with faculty across disciplines and with the UTA community at large.

The Maverick Advantage consists of high impact practices that expose students to experiential learning while attaining their undergraduate degree. The Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement (MAFE) program promotes student learning through strategic service projects and experiences that are directly related to course content. Through reflective activities, students enhance their understanding of course content, think critically to apply academic training to real-world issues, and develop a greater sense of self in order to attain their future goals.

Faculty Fellows will receive $2,500 as professional funds in their department or research account at the conclusion of the academic year after requirements have been met.

Enhancing Course Cohesion through Collaboration

The Faculty Fellows Program helps teachers improve their courses and address shared classroom issues, leading to a better learning experience for students.

The Faculty Fellows Program helps you structure your course in a way that’s cohesive.

Faculty learn from each other and share challenges.

2023-2024 MAFE Faculty Fellows Program Commitments

Aug. 31: Kickoff Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Sep. 13: Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Oct. 19: Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Nov. 16: Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Jan. 18: Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Feb. 15: Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mar. 21: Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Apr. 11: Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Apr. 18: ✧ CRTLE Showcase at Trinity Hall | 4:00pm - 6:30pm ✧
May 2: ✦ Luncheon on UTA Campus | 11:30am - 1:30pm ✦

MAFE Faculty Fellows

2021 - 2022

	Kimberly H Breuer, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Instruction Department of History
	Stephanie Cole, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of History
	Erin Elizabeth Chernak, Ph.D. Professor Department of Psychology
	Agnes Titilayo Deleawe Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing
	Thomas A Dombrowsky, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing
	Sonja Ezell, Ed.D. Visiting Assistant Professor Curriculum and Instruction
	Hyesun Jeong, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Architecture
	Amanda Jordan Lecturer Department of Communication
	Carie L Kapellusch Lecturer Department of Communication
	Jennifer Lynn Roye Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing
	James Austin Sandy, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Department of History
	Sarah Alice Shelton, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer English
	Whitney Tholen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Biology
	Matthew Walsh Associate Professor Biology
	Melissa Walsh, Ph.D. Earth and Environmental Sciences Biology

2020 - 2021

	Andrew Milson, Ph.D. Professor Department of History Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Global Connections, Research, Leadership Development, Career Development MAFE Course: - Human Geography (GEOG 2302) - Historical Geography of North America (GEOG/HIST 3334)
	Rebecca Garner, Ph.D. Clinical Associate Professor Department of Kinesiology/Public Health Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Community Engagement, Research, Leadership Development, Career Development MAFE Course: - Public Health: Principles and Populations (KINE 2350) - Professional Development for the Public Health Workforce (KINE 4357)
	Danielle Klein, Ph.D. Director New Student Courses Division of Student Success
	Grace Brannon, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Communication Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Community Engagement, Research MAFE Course: - Communication in Human Relations (COMM 3316) - Organizational Communication (COMM 3309)
	Shelley Wigley, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Communication Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Career Development MAFE Course: - Introduction to Public Relations (PREL 2338)
	Rebekah Chojnacki, Ph.D. Professor & Assistant Director Interdisciplinary Studies Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Career Development MAFE Course: - Envisioning Interdisciplinarity (INTS 2301)
	Tiffany Kindratt, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology/Public Health Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Research MAFE Course: - Public Health Sciences and Methods (KINE 4352)
	Ritu Khanduri, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Sociology and Anthropology Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Career Development MAFE Course: - Global Cultures (ANTH 2322)
	Oswald Jenewein Assistant Professor School of Architecture Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Community Engagement, Global Connections MAFE Course: - Productive City-Landscapes (ARCH 4311, 5311) - Territorial Strategies (ARCH 4311, 5311)

2019 - 2020

	Cynthia Kilpatrick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Linguistics and TESOL College of Liberal Arts Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Global Connections MAFE Course: – Internship or Practicum in TESOL (LING 4395, 5393, 5395, 5110)
	LaDonna Aiken Broadcast Specialist Department of Communication College of Liberal Arts Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Community Engagement/Service Learning MAFE Course: - Corporate Video Production (BCMN 4322)
	Pamela Johnson, LCSW-S Assistant Professor in Practice School of Social Work Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Community Engagement/Service Learning MAFE Course: - Social Work in Schools (SOCW 4370, 5370)
	Karishma Chatterjee, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Department of Communication College of Liberal Arts Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Undergraduate Research MAFE Course: – Intercultural Communication (COMM 4335) Assistant Professor of Instruction
	Kyrah Brown, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology/Public Health College of Nursing and Health Innovation Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Undergraduate Research MAFE Course: - Public Health Advocacy and Leadership (KINE 4354)
	Jaime Cantu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering College of Engineering Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Leadership Development MAFE Course: - Engineering Project Management (IE 4340)
	Joshua Nason, Ph.D. Associate Professor School of Architecture College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Global Connections MAFE Course: - Non-western Cities, Architects, and Architecture (ARCH 4395)
	Joyce Myers, Ed.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Career Development MAFE Course: - The Professional Educator (EDUC 2302)
	Jerry Hubbard, Ph.D. Director Goolsby Leadership Academy College of Business Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Leadership Development MAFE Course: – Executive Leadership Seminar (LSHP 4313)

MAFE FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM APPLICATION 2024 - 2025

The MAFE Faculty Fellows Program is a year-long intensive program for UTA faculty to integrate a Maverick Advantage activity component into their courses in a rigorous way.

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