WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59-125-1, et. seq., the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University was created and established as a body corporate for the purpose of effectuating the educational mission of Winthrop University;
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Winthrop University Board of Trustees Bylaws art. IV, it is the duty of the Board of Trustees to review and approve, upon the favorable recommendation of the President of the University, the promotion of academic rank and granting of tenure;
WHEREAS, the President of Winthrop University has submitted recommendations for the promotion of academic rank and the granting of tenure to eligible faculty members based on their exceptional service, scholarly contributions, and unwavering commitment to the educational excellence of Winthrop University;
WHEREAS, the relevant academic departments, deans, college promotion and tenure committees, the university-wide faculty personnel committee, and the provost have reviewed these eligible faculty members and found them to meet the rigorous criteria for promotion and tenure established by the University;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees recognizes that the granting of tenure is a critical component in ensuring academic freedom and attracting and retaining faculty members of the highest caliber, thereby enriching the educational experience for students and enhancing the academic reputation of Winthrop University;
WHEREAS, the promotion of academic rank is essential for acknowledging the professional development and significant academic contributions of the faculty, thereby fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the university community;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees, upon the favorable recommendation of the President of the University, hereby approves the promotion of academic rank and the granting of tenure to the designated faculty members, as presented in the attached documentation, and
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 1st day of May, 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.
