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            "text": "COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, COMMUNITIES, AND THE SCIENCES SCHOOL OF AQUACULTURE AND AQUATIC SCIENCES",
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            "text": "January 20, 2021"
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            "text": "Dear Members of the University Tenure and Promotion Committee,"
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            "text": "As the Chair of the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences, I have reviewed the dossier of Dr. Ken Semmens who has applied for tenure and for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. The dossier was reviewed according to the criteria outlined in Appendix K of the Faculty Handbook of Kentucky State University (KSU)."
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            "text": "Dr. Semmens holds a PhD in Fisheries from Auburn University. This an appropriate degree from a recognized program in our field. Having started at KSU in April of 2015 in a Tenure-track position, Dr. Semmens has completed five years of service at the level of Assistant Professor."
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            "text": "At KSU Dr. Semmens’ appointment split averages 25% teaching and 75% research. According to Appendix K, these levels of appointment split will be taken into consideration in the evaluation. Before coming to KSU Dr. Semmens also had extensive experience at West Virginia University which will also be considered."
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            "text": "Dr. Semmens teaches Fish Morphology and Physiology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (AQU-412 and 512). He also co-teaches Fish Reproduction Lab (AQU-428 and 528). More recently he has developed a dual credit course titled Fisheries for an Educated Consumer (AQU-201). This course filled a need for lower level courses in the School of Aquaculture and also for new dual credit offerings for KSU. As a teacher Dr. Semmens has received excellent student evaluations. I would rate his teaching performance as Excellent."
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            "text": "Relative to Scholarly Research and Creative Activity, during his service at KSU Dr. Semmens has published nine peer reviewed journal articles and two book chapters. He has consistently presented his research at national and international conferences. He has also been successful in grantsmanship, having secured a USDA grant of almost $600,000 in 2017. I would rate his Scholarly Research and Creative Activity as Excellent."
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            "text": "In terms of Service, Dr. Semmens has worked closely with several private firms. He has represented KSU on the USDA Southern Regional Aquaculture Center's Technical Committee. His university service includes serving on the Faculty Senate and as Co-Chair of two Faculty Senate committees. He also serves as the School of Aquaculture's Undergraduate Advisor. Much of his service activities are recognized in the support letters included as part of his dossier. In terms of Service I would rate Dr. Semmens' performance as Excellent."
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