Yulia Tolstikov-Mast, PhD, a global leadership and followership expert, international researcher, and award-winning educator and Teaching Faculty within Antioch University’s Graduate School of Leadership and Change, has been selected as a Fulbright Specialist to serve at Starz University in Monrovia, Liberia.
Her project titled, “Empowering Academic Excellence: Enhancing Instructional Techniques and Professional Development for Teachers at Starz University, Liberia,” aims to foster sustainable growth and development within the academic community. Through a blend of theoretical insights, practical exercises, and interactive discussions, Tolstikov-Mast will focus on faculty needs in Liberia, offering culturally relevant faculty development. She will empower participants to explore innovative teaching methodologies, refine their assessment strategies, and cultivate a student-centered approach to instruction so that the program continues after her service concludes.
The project’s focus on fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange between Antioch and Starz University underscores our commitment to forging enduring partnerships and promoting cross-cultural dialogue in the pursuit of educational excellence. Tolstikov-Mast is the first Fulbright Specialist since 1980 to serve in this capacity. Learn more about her extensive work here.
