Overview
The Nassau Fellows program, launched in 2021, offers a unique opportunity for early-career University employees, particularly those who have demonstrated a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is a platform to build leadership skills, foster professional growth, and establish connections to support one’s career at Princeton and in higher education more broadly.
Application and Timeline
The nomination form is completed by a Cabinet officer or designee from the department. It is an opportunity to share how they think the program will support the nominee's career development and growth. We aim to assemble a cohort of 12 to 15 individuals. The nomination process opens in November and runs for six months, with the kick-off in mid-January 2025.
Programming
Throughout the year, Nassau Fellows have an opportunity to have lunch discussions on campus with senior administrators at Princeton and attend workshops to develop skills and enhance their own professional development. In recent years, Fellows met with these individuals:
Katie Callow-Wright, executive vice president
Kevin Heaney, vice president for advancement
Daren Hubbard, vice president for information technology & CIO
Eva Kubu, senior associate dean & director of professional development for the graduate school
Michele Minter, vice provost for institutional equity and diversity
Jennifer Rexford, provost, Gordon Y.S. Wu Professor of Engineering
Karen Richardson, dean of admissions and financial aid
Romy Riddick, vice president for human resources
Ramona Romero, vice president and general counsel
Donna Tatro, associate CIO, enterprise infrastructure services
John Weeren, director of Princeton Writes
Kyu Whang, vice president for facilities
Networking
At the conclusion of the Fellowship year, participants are invited to join the Nassau Fellows group on Linked In. Thus, Fellows can connect with other professionals at different points of their careers, whether they continue working at Princeton or another institution.