The CTN Leadership Fellows Program is a customized learning experience that immerses participants in Catch The Next’s culture, policies, and decision‑making processes. Fellows deepen their practice in CTN’s Transformative Education Framework and help advance our mission to maximize institutional and student success across the state and nation.

Program goals

• Develop leadership capacity for practitioners across campuses by grounding decisions in shared values and evidence‑based practice that directly shapes the future of higher education.
• Prepare future leaders to meet real‑world challenges and serve the capacity‑building needs of CTN and our partner institutions.
• Model mindful leadership rooted in respect, community, professional growth, and responsible stewardship—championing collaboration and inclusiveness so others are encouraged to lead and achieve.

Who should apply

Faculty, advisors, counselors, program directors, and campus leaders who:

• Are engaged in first‑year experience, corequisite, or student success initiatives.
• Believe in asset‑based pedagogy, literacy across disciplines, and literature reflective of the demographics of our classrooms.
• Are committed to closing the opportunity gap through mentoring, coaching, and institutional collaboration.

What Fellows gain

• A community of practice with peers statewide.
• Targeted professional learning aligned to CTN’s Transformative Education Framework.
• Leadership labs on strategic planning, data‑informed decision making, partnership building, and change management.
• Opportunities to facilitate sessions, publish in CTN’s Journal of Ideas & Creativity, and support CTN seminars and webinars.
• Recognition as a CTN Leadership Fellow upon successful completion.

Time commitment (typical)

• Virtual cohort meetings (monthly)
• Contribution to one CTN statewide seminar or webinar
• Campus‑based leadership project (design, implement, and share outcomes)

Exact schedules and touchpoints will be shared with the 2025–26 cohort upon selection.

Application checklist

Please submit your biography, resume, and any other materials you would like to share, such as syllabi, presentations, and published articles. Any additional information that you feel is pertinent to CTN’s work.

Selection criteria

• Demonstrated commitment to student success and collaborative leadership
• Alignment with CTN values: respect, community, professional development, and stewardship
• Clear project idea with feasible scope and measurable outcomes
• Support from campus leadership

How to apply

1. Complete the form below.
2. Upload your materials (PDF preferred).
3. Submit application. You will receive an on‑screen confirmation and email receipt.

Questions? Contact Debra McBeath at Debra.Mcbeath@catchthenext.org.

What happens next

• Your application is reviewed by CTN program staff.
• Selected candidates are invited to a brief conversation to discuss goals, timelines, and project scope.
• Final cohort announcements are sent by email.

Accessibility & commitments

CTN welcomes applicants from a wide range of roles, institutions, and backgrounds. We design our learning experiences to be accessible and practical for busy professionals. If you require accommodations, please indicate this in your application or email Debra.Mcbeath@catchthenext.org.