below. The 2021-22 academic year is the sixth year of Dr. McCutchen’s employment with Kentucky State University, and he may reapply at that time. We believe that the ensuing year gives Dr. McCutchen time to address and remedy the many concerns voiced by students in their evaluations.

Section 2.6.4 Early Tenure Decision: The initiation of any early tenure recommendation may be made by the faculty member before the full probationary period ends. If the decision is negative, the faculty member will be notified in writing, and this faculty member may not reapply for tenure until the full probationary period has been served. Generally, early tenure is intended primarily for faculty members who have held tenure at another institution and/or who have made significant contributions to their fields. Assistant Professors who have received prior years of service credit who are in their sixth year of their probation period (including prior service) are not considered as early tenure candidates. If those individuals do not receive tenure in their sixth year, they will not be eligible for further tenure consideration.

The Committee wishes to extend our thanks to Dr. McCutchen for his dedication and commitment to the Kentucky State University community and to his commitment to improvement of his teaching style and student interactions. In the event that tenure is not granted by the University during this academic cycle, Dr. McCutchen may reapply at the end of his probationary period as specified in the Faculty Handbook Section 2.6.4, as outlined above. Please note that one elected member of the Committee was fully recused from all deliberations and voting due to a Conflict of Interest, having served on the Unit Committee, as required by Faculty Handbook Section 2.7.7.4. Cynthia S. Glass

Cynthia S. Glass

Cynthia S. Glass, Committee Chair

Siegette Polson

Buddhi Gyawali, Committee Member

Herman Walston via electronic communication

Suzette Polson, Committee Member Herman Walston via electronic communication

Gary Stratton, Committee Member

Herman Walston, Committee Member

Arthur Hayden via electronic communication

Arthur Hayden, Committee Member

VOTE TALLY:

Promotion: 0 In Favor; 6 Opposed; 0 Abstentions

(One Member Fully Recused from Deliberations and Vote due to Conflict of Interest)