Provost Fellows
Academic Affairs

The Diversity Fellow

Meg Alvarado-Saggese, Ph.D., will continue bridging Academic Affairs and Diversity Affairs through initiatives that include enhancing DEI assessment and reporting, leading the formation of a Latinx Student Serving working group, and providing strategic input and guidance on major Academic Affairs and Diversity Affairs priorities to ensure cultural responsiveness and inclusivity are integrated into all our efforts.

The Workforce Strategy Fellow

Building upon her work last year, Melissa Knight-Maloney, Ph.D., will continue to focus on developing FLC infrastructure to offer certificates and other opportunities for traditional and non-degree seeking adult learners. She will leverage her success in launching a Medical Assistant certificate and expand into additional health-related offerings.

The AI Strategist Fellow

Tom Miaskiewicz, Ph.D., will play a pivotal role in establishing AI infrastructure at FLC, particularly in the areas of resource development and AI application for faculty, staff, students, and our regional partners. He will also direct our newly established AI Institute, an incubator for AI exploration and application in collaboration with the Center for Innovation. The AI Institute will serve as an AI Hub for our region, promoting AI exploration and innovation.