MEMORANDUM

TO: Dr. M. Christopher Brown II Eighteenth President

FROM: Lucian Yates, III, Ph.D. Interim Provost and VP for Academic Affairs

RE: Recommendation for Tenure and Promotion Dossier Dr. Swagata Banerjee

DATE: February 10, 2021

The following recommendation is provided for Dr. Swagata Banerjee, candidate for promotion to the rank of professor with tenure pursuant to the Kentucky State University Faculty Handbook (last updated and published in 2019). In making this review, I have relied on evidence from the candidate's dossier, the evaluations provided by peers and supervisors, and the relevant sections of the Faculty Handbook, specifically 2.6.1.1., 2.6.1.2., 2.6.1.3, 2.6.1.3.1, 2.6.1.3.2, 2.6.3.3.2, and 2.6.1.4.

Overall Evaluation:

Dr. Banerjee holds a Ph.D. in agricultural economics from the University of Georgia and has been a valued member of the faculty in the School of Business since 2017. Dr. Banerjee's case for tenure and promotion to full professor will be presented in this letter. The candidate has demonstrated teaching competence, a mature scholarly/creative agenda and a life dedicated to service to the College, University, and broader community. He has been a college assistant/associate professor at three different HBCUs since 2008.

Specific Criteria Evaluation:

• A.Review of Teaching and Teaching Effectiveness: As described in Section 2.6.1.1, there is sufficient evidence in the dossier of course planning, maintaining currency the candidate's field, and of effective teaching. Of particular note is that Dr. Banerjee has been teaching for twelve years at three different universities. He has taught nine different courses. He cares deeply about his students and his evaluations consistently meets or exceeds expectation in teaching effectiveness by students and supervisors.
• B.Review of Scholarly and Creative Activity: As indicated in the candidate's application, Section 2.6.1.2 has been met through the publication of several peer-reviewed publications in prestigious professional journals and five presentations since 2018. He was the Co-PI on an 800,000 grant. His professional and creative activities will undoubtedly enhance the efforts of the School of Business

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