• 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 the Kentucky State University teacher appeals committee (2018-present). He serves on the KSU SACS/COC committee and has been instrumental in the leadership in his college/school.
  • Review of Public Service: The candidate has met Section 2.6.1.3.2 through public service and community engagement in state and national professional boards, and commissions. He helped develop standards on the state and national levels. He has assumed leadership in the Kentucky Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. He serves on its Executive Board and has been elected as President-Elect and Board President of KY SHAPE.
  • Review of Continuing Professional Growth and Development: Evidence of ongoing professional growth and development, as stated in Section 2.6.1.4, is found in the candidate's participation in state and national professional organizations.

In making this recommendation, I have reviewed the promotion application, the supplemental reviews and evaluations as specified in the Checklist for Promotion, and the criteria for promotion as stated in Section 2.6.2.1 of the Faculty Handbook. I have taken into consideration the recommendations of the Unit Committee, Chair, Dean, and University Committee. This Office has considered all input in the making the recommendation to recommend tenure and promotion to the rank of associate professor for Dr. Gavin Washington.

If I can be of further assistance in the evaluation of this recommendation, please do not hesitate in contacting me.