Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences 400 East Main Street, Second Floor Hathaway Hall Frankfort, KY 40601
TO: Interim Provost Lucian Yates
FROM: University Tenure and Promotion Committee
DATE: February 5, 2021
RE: Application for Tenure and Promotion of Dr. Gavin Washington
The University Tenure and Promotion Committee has reviewed and discussed the documents that Dr. Gavin Washington has provided in his online dossier in consideration of his application for (1) tenure and (2) promotion to the rank of Associate Professor. We have thoughtfully weighed that material against the criteria for tenure and promotion to the rank of Associate Professor as set forth in the Faculty Handbook of Kentucky State University.
Dr. Washington holds a terminal degree in his field from the University of Kentucky, and he has been employed in a tenure-track position at Kentucky State University since 2015. During that time, Dr. Washington has taught a range of courses from the introductory level to the 300/400 upper-level courses in his primary area of Health and Physical Education, as well as EDU 422. His student evaluations are consistently positive.
Dr. Washington provides support to his students and to the University through advising and related student services, as well as coordinating faculty and staff wellness events. His service to the University extends to several committee assignments, including but not limited to service on the SACS-COC KSU Committee, Faculty Appeals Committee and Curriculum Committee, and he is currently elected to the Faculty Senate.
Dr. Washington has also been active in scholarly endeavors, including presentations in his area of expertise at a National Sports Management Conference and a national Exercise and Sport Psychology conference, along with a publication in the peer-reviewed journal of the Kentucky Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. He has also served as the President-Elect and Board President of the Kentucky SHAPE organization.
This letter is not exhaustive of Dr. Washington’s accomplishments; his contributions to the University and to his field are numerous. Multiple other pertinent examples can be found within