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The ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge Fellows are a select group of faculty and staff committed to holistic student success by way of a one team, campus-wide approach. This unique cadre of diverse faculty and staff collaborate to implement the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge asset-based framework for student success. The framework employs integrative and applied learning, co-curricular participation, and professional preparation.

As part of a train-the-trainer model, Edge Fellows become experts in the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge framework. During a two-year commitment, Edge fellows help to integrate Edge practices and skills through their teaching, research, service, and professional work.

What is the Objective?

The objective of the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge Fellowship is to increase student success with broad implementation of the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge through a multi-level transformational effort.

What are the Outcomes?

By the end of the fellowship experience, fellows will:

• Understand the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge and its connection to student success
• Support students to adapt and apply skills and theories from the integrative experiences to new situations
• Instruct students on how to use their unique assets and experiences in a context that applies to their future aspirations
• Develop and implement integrative and applied learning methods in curricular and co-curricular settings

What are the Benefits of Being a Fellow?

The ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge Fellows program is a unique experience that provides faculty and staff hands-on opportunities to collaborate and promote student engagement. This experience will help fellows further develop their own professional skills.

During the two-year fellowship commitment, fellows will:

• Participate in an off-campus retreat
• Receive specialized training and leadership development in topics including, but not limited to:
• Integrative and Applied Learning approaches
• Communities of Practice
• Asset-based approach to teaching and learning
• Use and application of the StrengthsFinder tool
• Connecting key assets and core values with the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge
• Understanding of reflective practices inside and outside the classroom
• Apply for funding to attend and present at a conference in areas pertinent to the goals of the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge
• Receive recognition at the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge annual awards ceremony for their work and commitment to student success

What are the Edge Fellow Commitments?

The Fellows contribute to institutionalizing the ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge through various activities to include:

• Attend and actively participate in Edge Fellow meetings
• Share learnings on the implementation of Edge in their practices
• Conduct Edge related trainings, workshops, and presentations across campus
• Assist in the development of ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge programming for special groups
• Serve as spokespersons and ambassadors for ³ÉÈËÍ·Ìõ Edge initiatives