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 Promotion Dossier
Ms. Sharon McGee
DATE: February 10, 2021
The following recommendation is provided for Ms. Sharon McGee, candidate for Promotion to the rank of professor, 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. Since Ms. McGee is a librarian, the relevant Appendix I in the Faculty Handbook has also been consulted.
Ms. McGee meets the minimum qualifications for promotion to the rank of professor. The candidate demonstrated competence in the areas of teaching, research, and service. She mentors and advises students, participates (in leadership roles, no less) in professional associations and has contributed to the body of knowledge by publishing and presenting as local, state, and national conferences and/or associations.
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. Ms. McGee is viewed as an excellent teacher by her peers and students in that she teaches library skills to various majors. She is always seen teaching, coordinating, and supervising library services; updates the library web page and is the teaching liaison to the teacher education program, Cooperative Extension programs, Health Services, and distance learning.
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 teaching guides for her respective curricular areas, instructional tools, and webpages. She also has entries in the Encyclopedia of African American Business, Encyclopedia