Professor Protege Program

The College of Education is pleased to once again offer the Professor Protege Program. The purpose of this program is to recruit high-quality first year students wishing to declare a major in the field of education, to the College of Education and provide them special professional development opportunities. Students in this program also receive the added bonus of being mentored by the excellent faculty within the college of education, earning up to $800 in student worker wages, and one of three professional development incentives: 

  • Conference travel
  • Select professional development funding

For a description of the available 2024-25 Professor Protégé Program openings, please click here.

Our online application for the 2024-25 Professor Protégé Program is open. It is possible that applicants might be contacted for a ten minute zoom interview following the review of your application materials.

You may access the application using this link, and please follow the instructions to apply. Applications are due by April 30th, 2024.

If you have any questions, please contact: 

Dr. Sararose Lynch
724.738.2882