Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFE)

Faculty Leadership Development

Individual Consultations & Mentoring for All Faculty

“Everybody’s Mentor” — Confidential, one-on-one support offered by Ferp (Faculty Early Retirement Program) Faculty Fellows — is here to help you navigate your academic journey. Whether you're new to campus or a seasoned faculty member, we’re here to support you with:

  • Career Development and Planning
  • Grant proposal guidance
  • Understanding university systems, processes and policies
  • RTP (Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion)
  • Classroom strategies and teaching questions
  • Interest in leadership and service positions
  • Work-life balance

Meet Your Mentors

Martin Sancho-Madriz, PhD Emeritus Faculty Fellow to CAFE
Retired Interim Dean of Agriculture, and former AVP of Faculty Affairs
For Dr. Sancho-Madriz's background and experience see his Faculty Website
To schedule a consultation, please email him directly at mfsancho@cpp.edu
 
Lisa Kessler, DrPH, RD Emerita Faculty Associate to CAFE
Retired Interim Dean of Agriculture
To schedule a consultation, please email Lisa Kessler directly at lakessler@cpp.edu

Faculty Learning Community (FLC) on Leadership

The goal of the Academic Leadership FLC is to increase leadership confidence and skill by exploring higher education and CPP, self-awareness, and interpersonal relationships within a supportive cohort.

Department Chair Support

CAFE provides support to department chairs through facilitated peer-support groups, individual consultations, workshops, and other resources, working collaboratively with the University Council of Chairs and the Office of Faculty Affairs.