Dr. Nicole Melton Honored with UMass ADVANCE Faculty Peer Mentoring Award

The UMass ADVANCE Faculty Peer Mentoring Award for the Isenberg School of Management has been awarded to Dr. E. Nicole Melton, professor and chair of the Mark H. McCormack Department of Sport Management. Dr. Melton’s colleagues credit her leadership with “fostering a collaborative and inclusive academic environment” where diverse faculty thrive – including women, faculty of color, and queer faculty. She has promoted peer networks and mentoring teams that connect faculty across disciplines, which her nominators describe as “invaluable forums for intellectual exchange, feedback on publications, and cross-disciplinary collaborations.”

As department chair, Dr. Melton fosters equitable evaluations by advocating for fair recognition of faculty contributions, including service, public engagement, and teaching and research practices that reflect diverse perspectives. She has also previously served as a UMass ADVANCE Faculty Fellow. 

Congratulations, Dr. Melton! To learn more about the UMass ADVANCE program and the rest of this year's awardees, click here.