UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Administrative Fellows Program offers Penn State faculty and staff the opportunity to work with senior University officers to gain knowledge and experience pertaining to leadership in the academic community.
For the 2026-27 academic year, the Administrative Fellows are:
- Katie Marshall, senior diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging specialist, Penn State Outreach, Leadership Development Center. Her mentor will be Jennifer Wilkes, vice president for Human Resources and chief human resources officer.
- LaWanda Ward, associate professor of higher education, African studies & women’s, gender and sexuality studies; and director, Center for the Study of Higher Education, College of Education, Education Policy Studies. Her mentor will be Renata Engel, vice president for Commonwealth Campuses and executive chancellor.
The Administrative Fellows Program enables participants to strengthen their administrative talents and qualifications by working with a Penn State leader in a mentoring relationship. Fellows increase their understanding of the context within which decisions are made and of the work done in units across the University.
For more information about the program, visit the Center for Faculty Development and Advancement Administrative Fellows Program website.