that was funded at KSU. She has mentored several graduate students here at KSU. She has presented work at the Entomological Society of America Conference, Plant and Animal Genomes Conference, and the American Cell Biology Conference.

In terms of University and community service, Dr. Olden chaired the College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment's Seminar Series Committee in 2019 and 2020 and brought in a number of nationally recognized professionals and scientists to present seminars to KSU faculty, staff, and students. She served on the Faculty Senate Professional Concerns Committee in 2018 and 2019, and was a member of the Research and Extension Committee in CACS in 2020. She also served as a team leader as a member of the Presidents Green Ribbon Commission of Academic Prioritization and Budget Alignment in 2018. Dr. Olden has presented to agricultural stakeholders at the Third Thursday Thing and the Kentucky Beekeeper Association meetings. She has memberships in the Entomological Society of America, the American Society of Cell Biology and the Kentucky Beekeepers Association.

Again, based on the School of ACE Unit Tenure and Promotion Committee and the Chair of the School of ACE recommendations, as well as my own evaluation, I strongly recommend Dr. Olden for tenure and promotion to Associate Professor. If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you! Sincerely, Kirk W. Pomper, Ph.D.

Kirk W. Pomper, Ph.D.

Dean-College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences

Director-Land Grant Programs

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