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FLC Foundation Faculty Grants

The FLC Foundation Faculty Grants program is pivotal in transforming the student learning experience by investing in faculty scholarship and professional development. These grants emphasize teaching, service, and research, profoundly impacting and inspiring student success. 


$32,782
awarded


15
faculty grants

Justin Hubbard, DMA

Performing Arts, Music

Hubbard's project involves completing AVID Software’s Train-The-Trainer online course, which will allow FLC to certify students on this industry-standard software. 

Yiyan Li, Ph.D.

Physics & Engineering

Li's project focuses on building underwater vehicles to monitor the quality of bridge piers using sonar systems. The project will involve students and aims to publish and share findings in journals with the Colorado Department of Transportation. 

Justin Hubbard presenting to students

Katz Endowed Professorships

The Katz Endowed Professorships are prestigious roles that provide faculty with flexible funding to advance their scholarship, teaching, and community engagement. These endowed positions are crucial in shaping the future of research and education at Fort Lewis College. 

Learn how FLC’s endowed professorships are driving innovation and community engagement

Inaugural recipients for 2023/24: 

Liz Cartier, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Management

Investigates the business of water in Durango, focusing on water-based businesses in recreation, agriculture, and development.

Tomasz Miaskiewicz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Marketing

Focuses on artificial intelligence, hosting workshops on generative AI and establishing a center for on-demand AI project assistance.

Ivan Guardiola, Ph.D.

Professor of Management

Works on creating micro-credential courses to enhance students' tech skills, particularly in AI and business intelligence.

"Our faculty are at the heart of our student’s learning experiences. Endowed faculty roles like these professorships represent honor and prestige, providing the appointed faculty members with flexible funding to help advance their scholarship, teaching, and community engagement, elevating the academic experience of FLC for our students."

Melissa Mount
Vice President for Advancement and CEO of the Fort Lewis College Foundation

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