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. Gavin Washington
DATE: February 10, 2021
The following recommendation is provided for Dr. Gavin Washington, 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. Washington 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 leadership roles, no less) in professional associations and has contributed to the body of knowledge by publishing and presenting as local, state, and national conferences and/or associations.
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. Washington is viewed as an excellent teacher by his peers and students in that he has high student-teacher evaluations. He has an in-depth commitment to teaching excellence. He has been intimately involved in curriculum development; and was voted the Kentucky University College Teacher of the Year for Physical Education (2018).
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 three solo or joint publications. In addition, he is involved in the professional associations as well as conducting nine (9) presentations in state and national conferences.