People

The University of Chicago’s Faculty Development Program is led and managed by the Office of the Provost.

Melissa Baese-Berk

Vice Provost for Faculty Development
mbaese@uchicago.edu

As vice provost for faculty development, Melissa's work focuses broadly on the lifecycle of University faculty and academics, supporting them at all stages and transitions of their careers to help them build and maintain academic excellence, intellectual engagement, and well-being. She leads the University's Faculty Development Program, which offers a range of programming to provide support and skill-building in diverse areas of academics' careers and lives, including the Academic Communicators Network, which helps academics effectively communicate about the impact of their research and scholarship with external audiences. Melissa also oversees leadership development and chair support, faculty awards, recruitment and retention, dual careers, family support, and emeriti programming and resources.


Dillan Siegler

Associate Provost
dsiegler@uchicago.edu

Dillan works on UChicago Professional Education, University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and N-12 initiatives, the Diverse Learners Benefit, and other benefits for University employees.


Michael Tessel

Assistant Provost
tessel@uchicago.edu

Michael provides staff leadership for the Faculty Development Program.


Jonathan Trotter

Assistant Director, Faculty Recognition and Awards
trotter1@uchicago.edu

Jon coordinates nominations for faculty honors and awards.