The University of Alabama is hosting an American Council on Education Fellow throughout the 2018-19 academic year.
Dr. Anthony F. Lemieux will work alongside UA’s executive staff.
“As an ACE Fellow, Tony will observe and work closely with me, President Bell and UA’s entire executive staff,” said Dr. Kevin Whitaker, UA executive vice president and provost. “He will observe our institutional leadership and help identify ways of addressing the changing landscape and opportunities of higher education.
“He will focus on examining administrative structures and leadership practices in support of collaborative interdisciplinary research, strategic plan implementation, financial management and alignment of budget with strategic priorities and the global aspects of our educational, research and service missions,” Whitaker said.
“Selection as a host institution is a sign of the outstanding reputation and commitment to excellence at The University of Alabama,” said Sherri Lind Hughes, director of the ACE Fellows Program and a 2002-03 Fellow. “An ACE Fellow chooses an institution not only for its rigorous academic environment and high-quality efforts to educate students but also its strong desire to invest in the future of higher education senior leadership.”
Lemieux said UA’s leadership stood out when considering with whom he wanted to work.
“The University of Alabama has seen remarkable growth and a heightened national and international reputation,” Lemieux said. “I’m excited and honored to get to experience this first-hand.”
Lemieux serves as director of the Global Studies Institute and professor of global studies and communication at Georgia State University. In his administrative and leadership roles, Lemieux has prioritized support for collaborative, interdisciplinary research and teaching efforts that address issues of pressing global significance. His programs of research on terrorism and security have been supported by the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Science Foundation.
His work on HIV prevention and health behavior has been supported by the National Institutes of Health. Most recently, his work in the context of global education is supported by the U.S. Department of Education. He was nominated and sponsored for this ACE fellowship by Dr. Risa Palm, GSU senior vice president for academic affairs and provost.
Established in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program is designed to strengthen institutional and leadership capacity in American higher education by identifying and preparing faculty and staff for senior positions in college and university administration. Forty-three Fellows, nominated by the senior administration of their institutions, comprise the 2018−19 cohort at colleges and universities across the nation.