Amod Choudhary, professor of Management and Business Innovation, has been selected as a 2025-2026 American Council of Education (ACE) fellow—one of only 25 fellows chosen nationwide.

The program integrates leadership training with policy analysis and strategic planning skills development, ensuring Fellows are equipped to take on key roles shaping the educational landscape. It incorporates signature features such as retreats, interactive learning opportunities, a project addressing a critical topic of interest, a customizable placement experience at another higher education institution, and the chance to build a valuable network of higher education leaders.

"The ACE Fellowship will provide me with an invaluable opportunity to learn from a president at an institution of higher learning, gaining insights into critical decision-making, shared governance, and effectively communicating the importance of higher education," said Choudhary. "During the fellowship, I plan to collaborate on a project aimed at enhancing the learning outcomes of first-year students, specifically in the areas of quantitative and foundational reading and writing,

"Additionally, I hope to strengthen my skills in leadership and resource development, further developing my capabilities in these critical areas," he added.

Since its inception in 1965, the ACE Fellows Program has strengthened institutions in American higher education by identifying and preparing over 2,500 faculty, staff, and administrators for senior leadership positions through its distinctive and intensive cohort-based mentorship model. More than 80 percent of Fellows have gone on to serve as chief executive officers, chief academic officers, other cabinet-level positions, and deans of colleges and universities.