Eann Patterson, Professor and Chair, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been selected by the Michigan State University Office of the Provost as one of twelve Fellows for the 2008-09 Executive Leadership Academy (ELA). These Fellows are in current leadership roles across the University in a variety of support and academic units.

The Executive Leadership Academy presents a unique learning opportunity for the ELA Fellows. During their nine-month involvement in the ELA, Fellows will attend the in-residence Leadership Development Program conducted by the nationally-recognized Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), engage in ten weeks of follow-up coaching, participate in monthly facilitated discussions to reinforce their CCL learning, and attend on-campus ELA Leadership Seminars on selected leadership topics.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Patterson.