Environmental and Aquatic Studies and BIO 103, and other courses on an as-needed basis. The lack of teaching experience is directly related to the minimal amount of time that she is expected to devote to teaching based upon her contractual obligations at Kentucky State University. Accordingly, our evaluation is heavily weighted toward her research agenda.

Dr. Olden also provides valuable service to the University, having served on the Green Ribbon Committee, the Faculty Senate and the Professional Concerns Committee in addition to her departmental and college service.

After careful deliberation by the University Tenure and Promotion Committee, a split vote was rendered on her application for tenure and promotion. With regard to tenure, the vote was five in favor, one opposed and one abstention. With regard to promotion, the vote was four in favor and three opposed. The deliberations of the Committee are confidential.

The Committee wishes to extend our thanks to Dr. Olden for her dedication and commitment to the Kentucky State University community. In the event that tenure and promotion are not granted by the University during this academic cycle, Dr. Olden may reapply at the end of her probationary period as specified in the Faculty Handbook Section 2.6.4, which provides the following policy:

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 considerations.

Cynthia S. Glass

Cynthia S. Glass, Committee Chair

Buddhi Gyawali, Committee Member

Herman Walston via electronic communication

Suzette Polson, Committee Member Herman Walston via electronic communication

Herman Walston, Committee Member

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