DATE: March 4, 2021
SUBJECT: Approval of Candidates for Faculty Tenure
FROM: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
ACTION ITEM: YES
BACKGROUND: Faculty across the country undergo a rigorous tenure review process to access faculty performance in teaching, scholarship, and service. Based on the review of eight (8) potential applicants, the President recommends tenure for eight (8) faculty members listed on the attached chart to the governing board. It is recommended that the governing board to approve the President’s recommendations to ensure retention of quality faculty members.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ACTIVITIES: President Brown and Interim Provost Yates make tenure recommendations for approval for 2020-21 Academic Year candidates. See Attached Chart and Curriculum Vitae.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS:
Goal 2: Achieve Academic Excellence Across all Programs and Colleges, Increase Student General Education Skills, Degree Persistence, Career Readiness and Graduation Rates.
PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: These appointments are indispensable to the success of Kentucky State University in fulfilling its obligations to its students.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: This action is revenue neutral as receipt of tenure does not result in any payroll action.
RECOMMENDATION: The President recommends that the Board approves faculty candidates for tenure.
ATTACHMENTS: YES