| DATE: | July 19, 2018 |
|---|---|
| SUBJECT: | Approval of Candidates and New Hires for Faculty Tenure and Promotion |
| FROM: | Office of the President and the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs |
| ACTION ITEM: | YES |
BACKGROUND: Faculty across the country undergo a rigorous tenure and review process to assess faculty performance in teaching, scholarship and service. Based on that review, the President recommends promotion and tenure of faculty members to the governing board. It is incumbent on that governing board to approve the President's recommendations to ensure retention of quality faculty members.
Dr. Brown and Interim Provost Yates make tenure and/or promotion recommendations below for approval for 2017 – 2018 Academic Year candidates and new hires:
| FACULTY NAME | FACULTY POSITION | COLLEGE | REQUEST | EXISTING OR NEW FACULTY MEMBER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Andries, Dr. Kenneth | Associate Professor | College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment | Promotion | Existing Faculty Member |
| Andries, Dr. Kenneth | Associate Professor | College of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment | Tenure | Existing Faculty Member |