Introducing our Spring 2026 Fellows!
We’re excited to announce the six faculty members who will be joining us in January for the Faculty Fellowship. These faculty members were nominated by the school directors, department chairs, and their colleagues across campus. Please congratulate them and keep an eye out for Days in May when our fellows will be presenting their work!
The fellows are:
Gabriella Amberchan; Chemistry
Nimanthi Atukorala; Computer Science and Data Science
Jeffery Clement; MIS
Kaamil Haider; Art & Design
Melissa Hensley; Social Work
Amy Nelson; Nursing
Shayna Sheinfeld; Religion
Accepted faculty joining future cohort:
Mallory Alekna; Music, Human Development, and Learning
This three-day fellowship workshop will help faculty members identify the role they play in fusing career development in the Augsburg experience through curriculum development integration and, in doing so, provide equitable career development for all students. This fellowship will help develop skills in articulating how curricula aligns with the world of work and ensures that all students have access to the tools and resources necessary for post-graduation success.
Information for the Spring 2026 Fellowship
Upon completion of all fellowship requirements, participating faculty will receive a $300 stipend for workshop participation and $200 for completion of career-integrated assignment or activity that the faculty members plan to implement either in the Spring 2026 semester or throughout the 2026-2027 academic year. We will celebrate their work at the end of the semester during Days in May.
The workshops run from January 13th through the 15th from 9am – 11:30am each day.
Learning Objectives & Schedule
- Summarize the current state of research and best practices around developing a career ecosystem and career skills for students.
- Revise one classroom assignment to embed career skills within course curriculum by integrating NACE Career Competencies.
- Integrating the NACE Career Competencies Rubric to illustrate the impact of career assignments on students’ career readiness.
- Create opportunities for students to reflect and articulate their own career skills development within your courses and school.
Day 1: Introduction to Career Ecosystem & Career Readiness
Day 2: Identifying Career Competencies in Courses and Assignments
Day 3: Evaluation, Reflection, and the Coaching Mindset