WHEREAS pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59–125–1, et. seq., the Board of Trustees of Winthrop
University is created and established as a body corporate for the purpose of effectuating
the educational mission of Winthrop University.
WHEREAS pursuant to Winthrop Board of Trustees Bylaws art. IV(H), the Board of Trustees is
empowered to grant emeriti status “upon such persons as the Trustees may deem appropriate,”
and upon the President’s positive recommendation.
WHEREAS President Edward A. Serna recommends the below named to be granted emeritus status
to the Board of Trustees for such designation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that on June 26, 2025, the Winthrop University Board of Trustees hereby appoints
the following to emeritus status:
Dr. Matthew Fike, Professor of English
Mr. James Hammond, Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Dr. James Hanna, Jr., Professor of Chemistry
Mr. Mark Nortz, Senior Instructor of Mass Communications
Dr. Hemant Patwardhan, Professor of Marketing
Dr. Frank Pullano, Professor of Mathematics
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Acting Secretary to the Board of Trustees shall certify that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees approved this resolution on the 26th of June, 2025, in a regularly scheduled meeting. Such resolution shall be maintained and publicly posted by the Acting Secretary of the Board in a time and manner as required by law.
