TO: Dr. M. Christopher Brown II
Eighteenth President
FROM: Lucian Yates, III, Ph.D.
Interim Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
RE: Recommendation for Tenure and Promotion Dossier
Dr. Johnathan Sharp
DATE: February 10, 2021
The following recommendation is provided for Dr. Johnathan Sharp, candidate for Promotion to the rank of associate professor with tenure, pursuant to the Kentucky State University Faculty Handbook (last updated and published in 2019). In making this review, I have relied on evidence from the candidate's dossier, the evaluations provided by peers and supervisors, and the relevant sections of the Faculty Handbook, specifically 2.6.1.1., 2.6.1.2., 2.6.1.3, 2.6.1.3.1, 2.6.1.3.2, 2.6.3.3.2, and 2.6.1.4.
Dr. Sharp meets the minimum qualifications for promotion to the rank of associate professor with tenure. The candidate demonstrated competence in the areas of teaching, research, and service. He mentors and advises students, participates in professional associations and has contributed to the body of knowledge by pursuing a second doctorate.
Review of Teaching and Teaching Effectiveness: As described in Section 2.6.1.1, there is sufficient evidence in the dossier of course planning, maintaining currency the candidate's field, and of effective teaching. Dr. Sharp is viewed as an excellent teacher by his peers and students in that he has high student-teacher evaluations. They range from 4.2-4.8 on a 5.0 scale. He has an in-depth commitment to teaching excellence. He has been intimately involved in curriculum development and mentoring students.
Review of Scholarly and Creative Activity: As indicated in the candidate's application, Section 2.6.1.2 has been met through the publication of one peer reviewed publication, several conference presentations, and is pursuing a second doctorate.
Review of Internal/Campus Service: In accordance with Section 2.6.1.3, the candidate has been active at the departmental and campus level in contributing as a committee member several MA Theses committees.