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.


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