Texas State faculty accepted into the Texas Academic Leadership Academy

SAN MARCOS – The Texas Academic Leadership Academy (TALA) has accepted three Texas State University faculty members to the 2019-2020 cohort: Dr. Alexander White, professor in the Department of Mathematics; Dr. Michelle Hamilton, professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance; and Dr. Joey Martin, professor in the School of Music.

TALA is a program sponsored by the Texas Council of Chief Academic Officers, which aims to elevate professional development opportunities for faculty and aspiring leaders in academic affairs. TALA, now in its second year, enhances the leadership skills of those aspiring to department and college level leadership positions. Faculty and leaders at all Texas institutions of higher education were eligible to participate, following nomination from the chief academic officer at their institution.  

“Texas State is pleased to support the professional development of all faculty, including three outstanding faculty members engaged in the second class of TALA,” said Provost Gene Bourgeois, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. “We look forward to their continued success and many contributions.”