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Amanda Hassan, Ph.D. Adjunct Assistant Professor Social Work amanda.hassan@uta.edu |
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Ann Hunt-Rodgers, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practice Social Work annhunt@uta.edu
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Christy Spivey, Ph.D. Clinical Professor Economics
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Correy Retzloff, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Management correy.retzloff@uta.edu
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Darlene Hunter, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Practice Social Work darlene.hunter@uta.edu
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Dejan Terzic
Adjunct Assistant Professor Marketing dejan.terzic@uta.edu
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Dianna Jones, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practice Social Work dianna.jones2@uta.edu
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Esther Dorsey, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing-Undergrad esther.dorsey@uta.edu
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Heather Philip, Ph.D. Clinical Associate Professor Marketing heather.philip@uta.edu
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Jacqueline Ann Fay, Ph.D.
Professor English jacqueline.fay@uta.edu
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Jaclyn Kirsch, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Social Work jaclyn.kirsch@uta.edu
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Joyce M White DM, LMSW, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practice Social Work joyce.white@uta.edu
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Kathy Siepker, Ph.D. Associate Professor Social Work kathy.lee@uta.edu
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Nichole Santee, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Marketing nichole.santee@uta.edu
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Srinivas Prabakar, Ph.D. Professor of Instruction Civil Engineering prabakar@uta.edu
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Tracy Munk-Martin, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Biology tracy.munkmartin@uta.edu
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Traneika Turner-Wentt, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practice Social Work traneika.turnerwentt@uta.edu |
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Yunyao Li, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Earth and Environmental Sciences yunyao.li@uta.edu |
About the MAFE Faculty Fellows
The Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement Faculty Fellows Program consists of a cohort of faculty who participate in a year-long intensive program. Not only do Fellows gain tools for integrating a Maverick Advantage component into an existing course in an academically rigorous way, they also build collaborative relationships with faculty across disciplines and with the UTA community at large.
The Maverick Advantage consists of high impact practices that expose students to experiential learning while attaining their undergraduate degree. The Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement (MAFE) program promotes student learning through strategic service projects and experiences that are directly related to course content. Through reflective activities, students enhance their understanding of course content, think critically to apply academic training to real-world issues, and develop a greater sense of self in order to attain their future goals.
Faculty Fellows will receive $2,500 as professional funds in their department or research account at the conclusion of the academic year after requirements have been met.
Enhancing Course Cohesion through Collaboration
The Faculty Fellows Program helps teachers improve their courses and address shared classroom issues, leading to a better learning experience for students.
The Faculty Fellows Program helps you structure your course in a way that’s cohesive.
Faculty learn from each other and share challenges.
MAFE Faculty Fellows 2025-26 Cohort Required Dates
- Aug. 28
- Kickoff Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Sep. 18
- Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Oct. 16
- Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Nov. 13
- Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Dec. 4
- Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Jan. 15
- Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Feb. 19
- Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Mar. 5
- Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Apr. 2
- Monthly Seminar on UTA Campus | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Apr. 16
- CRTLE Showcase at Trinity Hall | 4:00pm - 6:30pm
- Apr. 23
- ✦ Luncheon on UTA Campus | 11:30am - 1:30pm ✦
MAFE Faculty Fellows
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Zaid Alfayez, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor Civil Engineering |
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Steven Gellman Associate Professor of Practice Philosophy & Humanities |
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Carmin Harris, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practice Communication |
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Vinayak Kaushal, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Instruction Civil Engineering |
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Tiara Okoruwa, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Practice Social Work |
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Sneha Reddy Vanga, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering |
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Lesley Regalado, Ph.D. Clinical Associate Professor Management |
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Masoud Rostami, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Data Science |
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Patricia Saenz Assistant Professor of Practice Teacher & Administrator Preparation |
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Edward Wilson, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Mathematics |
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Abeer Almughrabi, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Civil Engineering |
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Rachel Baldridge Assistant Professor of Instruction Psychology |
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Barbara Berthold, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer Modern Languages |
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Bhanu Jain, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer Computer Science and Engineering |
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Geoff Campbell Lecturer Communication |
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Daniel Usera, Ph.D. Clinical Associate Professor Marketing |
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Tyler Garner, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Kinesiology |
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Joanna Johnson, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer English |
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Daniel Kasper, Ph.D. Lecturer English |
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Jennifer Lanter Specialist Communication |
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Rosa Tellez Senior Lecturer Modern Languages |
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Monica Zhan, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Communication |
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Laura Hixon, Ph.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing – Undergraduate |
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Kimberly H Breuer, Ph.D. |
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Stephanie Cole, Ph.D. |
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Erin Elizabeth Chernak, Ph.D. |
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Agnes Titilayo Deleawe
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Thomas A Dombrowsky, Ph.D. |
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Sonja Ezell, Ed.D. |
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Hyesun Jeong, Ph.D. |
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Amanda Jordan |
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Carie L Kapellusch |
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Jennifer Lynn Roye Clinical Assistant Professor Nursing |
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James Austin Sandy, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Department of History |
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Sarah Alice Shelton, Ph.D. Senior Lecturer English |
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Whitney Tholen, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Biology |
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Matthew Walsh Associate Professor Biology |
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Melissa Walsh, Ph.D. Earth and Environmental Sciences Biology |
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Andrew Milson, Ph.D. |
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Rebecca Garner, Ph.D. |
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Danielle Klein, Ph.D. |
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Grace Brannon, Ph.D.
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Shelley Wigley, Ph.D. |
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Rebekah Chojnacki, Ph.D. |
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Tiffany Kindratt, Ph.D. |
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Ritu Khanduri, Ph.D. |
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Oswald Jenewein |
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Cynthia Kilpatrick, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Linguistics and TESOL College of Liberal Arts Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Global Connections MAFE Course: – Internship or Practicum in TESOL (LING 4395, 5393, 5395, 5110) |
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LaDonna Aiken Broadcast Specialist Department of Communication College of Liberal Arts Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Community Engagement/Service Learning MAFE Course: - Corporate Video Production (BCMN 4322) |
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Pamela Johnson, LCSW-S Assistant Professor in Practice School of Social Work Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Community Engagement/Service Learning MAFE Course: - Social Work in Schools (SOCW 4370, 5370) |
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Karishma Chatterjee, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Instruction Department of Communication College of Liberal Arts Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Undergraduate Research MAFE Course: – Intercultural Communication (COMM 4335) Assistant Professor of Instruction |
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Kyrah Brown, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Kinesiology/Public Health College of Nursing and Health Innovation Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Undergraduate Research MAFE Course: - Public Health Advocacy and Leadership (KINE 4354) |
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Jaime Cantu, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering College of Engineering Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Leadership Development MAFE Course: - Engineering Project Management (IE 4340) |
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Joshua Nason, Ph.D. Associate Professor School of Architecture College of Architecture, Planning, and Public Affairs Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Global Connections MAFE Course: - Non-western Cities, Architects, and Architecture (ARCH 4395) |
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Joyce Myers, Ed.D. Clinical Assistant Professor Department of Curriculum and Instruction College of Education Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Career Development MAFE Course: - The Professional Educator (EDUC 2302) |
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Jerry Hubbard, Ph.D. Director Goolsby Leadership Academy College of Business Maverick Advantage Distinguishing Activity: Leadership Development MAFE Course: – Executive Leadership Seminar (LSHP 4313) |
MAFE FACULTY FELLOWS PROGRAM 2026-2027 : Application will open in April, 2026.
The MAFE Faculty Fellows Program is a year-long intensive program for UTA faculty to integrate a Maverick Advantage activity component into their courses in a rigorous way.
Contact us
Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement Email
Email: CRTLEmafe@uta.edu
Susan Dequeant, M.Ed.
Associate Director, Center for Service Learning
Maverick Advantage Faculty Engagement Program Lead
Phone #: 817-272-2124
Email: dequeant@uta.edu
NaKesha Brown, M.Ed.
Coordinator II, Special Programs Division of Center for Research on Teaching and Learning Excellence
Phone #: 817-272-6759
Email: nakesha.brown@uta.edu