UpDate - Vol. 13, No. 28, Page 11
April 21, 1994
John C. Cavanaugh selected one of only 34 ACE fellows

     John C. Cavanaugh, professor and chairperson of individual and family
studies, will take on new responsibilities on campus next year with his
selection as one of 34 American Council on Education (ACE) fellows.
     The ACE program is the only one that offers awards in higher education
administration to candidates who have significant academic credentials,
have been nominated by their president or chancellor and have been
identified as having the potential for administrative leadership.
     Cavanaugh said he is excited about this opportunity for involvement in
university administration. "Although I have been involved in administration
at the department level, the fellowship will give me a broader experience
and understanding of the overall academic and administrative process," he
said.
     Although many ACE fellows go to other universities for their
experience, Cavanaugh opted to remain at Delaware for his fellowship year.
     According to Cavanaugh, this year will provide a unique opportunity to
observe first-hand the decision-making process and changes at the
administrative level with the arrival of the new provost, Melvyn D.
Schiavelli as well as to work with University President David P. Roselle.
     Cavanaugh will attend a Council of Fellows Day in May to meet with
former and current fellows. He also will visit another school for a stay of
approximately six weeks to observe its administration. At the conclusion of
his fellowship, Cavanaugh is required to write an article for publication
on higher education administration.
     ACE is the umbrella association for 1,800 degree-granting institutions
and more than 200 higher education associations and organizations.
     The ACE Fellows Program was established in 1965 to strengthen
leadership in American higher education by identifying and preparing
promising faculty and staff members for responsible administrative
positions.
     Of the 1,054 participants in the first 28 years, 166 have become chief
executive officers and more than 600 have become vice presidents, provosts
or deans.
                                                  -Sue Swyers Moncure