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. Phillip Clay
DATE: February 10, 2021
The following recommendation is provided for Dr. Phillip Clay, candidate for Promotion to the rank of associate professor with tenure, pursuant to the Kentucky State University Faculty Handbook. 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. Phillip Clay holds a BA in business management and a MA in special education, both from Kentucky State University. He additionally holds MA and EdD in education leadership from the University of the Cumberland. Dr. Clay is actively involved in the community, the university, and according to his students and peers, he is a great teacher.
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 Dr. Clay's students and peers rate him as an excellent teacher. He strives to build relationships with his students and he has demonstrated excellence in curricular improvements and other teaching strategies. Dr. Clay was instrumental in the reaffirmation of the educational accrediting body, CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation). Dr. Clay, almost single handedly, developed a comprehensive assessment plan including the development of curriculum ladders.
- B.Review of Scholarly and Creative Activity: As indicated in the candidate's application, Section 2.6.1.2 has been met in a number of ways, including but not limited to publications. There are four manuscripts located in the dossier, but the bibliographic information is absent. In his rejoinder, Dr. Clay provided