In terms of University and community service, Dr. Semmens has served on the Faculty Senate Budget and Academic Support Committee as the Vice Chair (2018-2019), Faculty Senate Academic Policy Committee Vice Chair (2019-2020), was elected to the Faculty Senate (2018-2020), serves as a member of the College of Agriculture AFE Curriculum Committee, and served on numerous search committees and other College or School Committees. Dr. Semmens' has presented his research to agricultural stakeholders at many events, including the Third Thursday Thing Agricultural Workshop, helped create STEM day experiences, and created educational videos for farmers on how to create in pond raceways for aquaculture production.
Again, based on the School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Studies Unit Tenure and Promotion Committee and Chair recommendations, as well as my own evaluation, I strongly recommend Dr. Semmens 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.
Dean-College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences
Director-Land Grant Programs
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