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AI Convergence Fellows

A Leadership Development Program for Emerging AI Champions

The planned AI Convergence Fellows Program is designed to support emerging leaders through mentorship, peer learning, and institutional project work. Application dates have not been published; contact us about current plans.

The program will provide mentorship, community, and structured development for a cohort of 15-20 Fellows over twelve months. Fellows will be matched with experienced mentors from the AI Convergence Advisory Board and broader community to investigate AI implementation challenges, develop institutional strategies, and contribute thought leadership to the field.

Why We're Launching This Program

Effectively addressing the AI challenges facing higher education requires developing leadership capacity beyond the C-suite. Many talented administrators, faculty leaders, and emerging executives are eager to drive AI transformation but lack the mentorship, frameworks, and peer community to do so effectively.

Planned Program Structure

The following describes the proposed program. Confirm current availability and terms with the organizers before making commitments.

Fellows commit to approximately 5-8 hours per month of engagement over twelve months, including:

• Mentorship: Paired with experienced higher education leaders who provide guidance through monthly one-on-one conversations, project feedback, and career development support.
• Cohort Learning: Monthly virtual sessions bring the full cohort together for workshops, case discussions, and peer learning.
• Project Work: Each Fellow undertakes an AI implementation project at their institution, culminating in a documented case study shared with the community.
• Convening Access: Fellows (and their implementation partner) receive 50% off registration to one convening during their fellowship year.
• Community: A dedicated community space for ongoing dialogue with cohort and mentors.

Who We're Looking For

The program is designed for emerging leaders—associate deans, directors, department chairs, senior faculty, and rising administrators—who are positioned to influence AI strategy but haven't yet had the opportunity to lead institution-wide transformation.

You may be a good fit if you:

• Hold a role with influence over curriculum, faculty development, student experience, operations, or technology strategy
• Have institutional support to undertake an AI-related project during the fellowship year
• Are motivated by improving higher education through thoughtful AI integration
• Thrive in collaborative learning environments
• Can commit 5-8 hours monthly to program activities

We particularly encourage applications from leaders at under-resourced institutions and from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education leadership.