SDSU
FUERTE
Faculty Unified towards Excellence in Research and Transformational Engagement
Addressing Chronic Disease
FUERTE means 'strong' in Spanish. Together, we support and promote the success of early career faculty focused on improving health through cutting edge research.
FUERTE program goals
Recruit and Hire
Design and implement a new Faculty Cohort model for recruitment and hiring, and utilize this model to secure a group of nine interdisciplinary, early-career faculty focused on chronic diseases that impact all communities.
Mentor
Deploy a new tailored SDSU FUERTE Faculty Development Plan which includes multi-perspective mentoring teams and an innovative curriculum designed to hone skills in research and professional development, promote community engagement, and accelerate research independence and success in the academy.
Evaluate
Evaluate the impact of SDSU FUERTE at the individual, department/school, and university level on faculty success across SDSU.
