By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
Twenty-five faculty members have earned tenure, promotion or both at Fort Hays State University for the next academic year.
Their achievements were celebrated via Zoom on May 4 and an in-person reception will be held in the fall.
“The profound dedication of our faculty to develop high quality programs and unique experiences empower student success and drives our university forward. It is my sincere pleasure to celebrate the promotion and tenure of these outstanding faculty members, in recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship, and service,” said Jill Arensdorf, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “Congratulations to all of our newly tenured and promoted faculty!”
Faculty to be promoted are listed with their new academic rank.
Tenured and promoted
Dr. Gary Andersen, associate professor of advanced education programs
Dr. Reade Dowda, associate professor of advanced education programs
Dr. Elliot Isom, associate professor of advanced education programs
Dr. Jung Hee Lee, associate professor of social work
Dr. Rose Helens-Hart, associate professor of applied business studies
Mr. Randall Jordan, associate professor of applied technology
Dr. Kevin Splichal, associate professor of advanced education programs
Dr. Shane Schartz, associate professor of informatics
Dr. Karen Thal, associate professor of applied business studies
Dr. Brett Whitaker, associate professor of leadership studies
Dr. Whitney Whitaker, associate professor of psychology
Tenured
Dr. Robert Lloyd, Management
Dr. Ginger Loggins, Informatics
Dr. Sarbari Mitra, Mathematics
Promoted
Dr. Claudia Carvalho, lecturer of biological sciences
Dr. Douglas Drabkin, professor of philosophy
Ms. Robyn Hartman, librarian II
Dr. Kaley Klaus, assistant professor of leadership studies
Ms. Denise Orth, professor of allied health
Dr. Joseph Perniciaro, professor of music and theatre
Dr. Kent Rohleder, lecturer of physics
Dr. Jonathan Sumrall, associate professor of geosciences
Dr. April Terry, associate professor of criminal justice
Ms. Jennifer Wagner, professor of allied health Ms. Kathleen Ward, professor of nursing