2026-2027 Provost's Faculty Fellows
The Provost's Faculty Fellows Program is an initiative to increase faculty involvement and expertise in key university frameworks while simultaneously providing those selected with positive development, leadership, and networking opportunities. Making use of an asset-based approach, this initiative maximizes local resources and expands the collective impact of UTEP's mission.
Communication for Student Success Initiatives
Communication for Student Success Initiatives Fellows work closely with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs to promote the integration of the UTEP Edge and UTEP Engage learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. Specifically, they work with department faculty to develop an implementation plan for classroom pedagogy and assessment.
Carlos Tarin, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Communication
Community Engaged Scholarship
Community Engaged Scholarship Fellows work closely with the Office of the Provost to support faculty through workshops and talks related to community engaged scholarship competencies. They lead the Provost's Council on Community Engagement.
Amy J. Bach, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Teacher Education
Sarah Upton, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Communication
Curriculum INNOVATION
The Curriculum Innovation fellow works closely with the Vice Provost for Curriculum Effectiveness and Improvement and with InSPIRE to support redesign of curriculum pathways and enhancement of core courses to increase student engagement and high-impact practices.
Brad Cartwirght, Ph.D.
Professor of Instruction
Department of History
Faculty Affairs
The Faculty Affairs Fellow works closely with the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs on developing and leading Chairs’ monthly meetings while cultivating an environment committed to their success.
Jason B. Boyle, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Kinesiology
Inaugural University Honors Program
The Inaugural University Honors Fellows mentor new University Honors Program students in building a deliberate pathway through their academic career through the use of an e-portfolio to capture their leadership and high impact practices embedded in their academic programs.
Adeeba Raheem, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Civil Engineering
Adrian Aragones, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Department of Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics
Iva M. Ivanova, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
Shalla Copeland, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor
Nursing
Student Professional Development and Career Readiness
The Student Professional Development and Career Readiness Fellow works closely with the Vice Provost for Professional Development, Engagement, and Strategic Initiatives to develop strategic partnerships with academic departments and local, regional, and national employers via the Career Center to increase internship pathways for students.
Katherine M. Serafine, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
Artificial Intelligence
The Artificial Intelligence Fellow works closely with the Institute for Scholarship, Pedagogy, Innovation, and Research (InSPIRE) to develop training materials and resources to support faculty in the adoption and application of AI tools in teaching, learning, and research.
Bhanukiran Gurijala, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Instruction
Department of Computer Science
