this research to relevant topics in agriculture and has worked hard to become an expert in her field.
Dr. Olden has given seven presentations at conferences and symposia. She has maintained Evans-Allen funding to support her research laboratory. In addition, Dr. Olden has routinely submitted and partnered with collaborators to submit competitive grant proposals for extramural funding.
Dr. Olden Chaired the CACS Seminar Series Committee in 2019 and 2020 which brought in numerous professionals from around the country to present to our faculty, staff, and students. She served as a member of the Faculty Senate Professional Concerns Committee in 2018 and 2019, and is a member of the Research and Extension Committee in the College in 2020. Dr. Olden served as a member and Team Leader for the President’s Green Ribbon Commission on Academic Prioritization and Budget Alignment in 2018.
Materials presented in her dossier demonstrate that Dr. Olden has satisfied the criteria for tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor as described in Appendix K of the Faculty Handbook for faculty members with research and teaching appointments. Based on our review, the Committee makes the following recommendations:
The Committee voted unanimously (3-0) that Dr. Farida Olden be granted tenure.
The Committee voted unanimously (3-0) that Dr. Farida Olden be granted promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas C. Webster, Ph.D. Professor
George F. Antonious, Ph.D. Professor
Andrew J. Ray, Ph.D. Associate Professor