Dr. Olden has given seven presentations at conferences and symposia. She has maintained Evans-Allen funding to support her research program. Dr. Olden has also established collaborations with researchers at the USDA and submitted competitive grant proposals for extramural funding.
Dr. Olden Chaired the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Sciences (CACS) Seminar Series Committee in 2019 and 2020 which brought several nationally recognized professionals from around the country to present seminars to the KSU faculty, staff, and students. She served as a member of the Faculty Senate Professional Concerns Committee in 2018 and 2019, and was a member of the Research and Extension Committee in the CACS during 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.
Based on the School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment's Unit Tenure and Promotion Committee's recommendation and my evaluation and observations, I strongly recommend that Dr. Farida Olden be granted tenure and promoted to the rank of Associate Professor.
Sincerely,
John D. Sedlacek, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
School of Agriculture,
Communities, and the Environment
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY 40601