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| DATE: | May 18, 2018 |
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| TO: | President M. Christopher Brown IIKentucky State University andMembers of the Kentucky State University Board of Regents |
| FROM: | Debbie G. Thomas, Ph.D.Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs |
| RE: | Recommendation on Behalf of Gashaw Lake, Ph.D.Supporting Request for Professor Emeritus Status |
Dr. Gashaw Lake has indeed served Kentucky State University with great distinction for 32 years and is indeed deserving of the designation as Professor Emeritus. His service has included tenure as a faculty member and former Dean of the College of Professional Studies.
As Dean, he provided exemplary leadership for the School of Public Administration, Department of Criminal Justice and Social Work, School of Business, School of Education, School of Nursing, and the Applied Technology Department. He also worked tirelessly to develop the Doctor of Nursing (DNP) program and the Master of Business Administration (MBA). In collaboration with dedicated faculty members, he helped to guide the national reaccreditation by the NASPAA, ABSP, SACSCOC and SOW. Further, he conceptualized the Whitney Young statue which was commissioned by the Kentucky State University Alumni Association in 1990.
Given his excellent service throughout his commendable tenure at this wonderful institution, Dr. Lake has become a university treasure. His impact to Kentucky State University students, faculty, staff, administration, and the proximate community will be felt for many years to come. I hereby strongly endorse his candidacy for Professor Emeritus status and humbly request your consideration. Thank you in advance.