April 30, 2020
VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Board of Trustees during its April 29 meeting approved faculty and staff promotions and faculty tenure, effective with the 2020-21 fiscal year or 2020-21 academic year contract.
The Board approved the following promotions and tenure:
2020-21 Promotion and Tenure List
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES: NEW TITLE
Business and Public Service
Gregory Hirsch, Information Technology Associate Professor
Dual Credit Programs
Andrew (Drew) Findlay, Dean of CTE Early College Professional Staff Level II
Nicole Shankle, Dean of Academic Transfer Early College Professional Staff Level II
Health Sciences and Human Performance
Tamera Halter, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Associate Professor
Humanities
Arthur Fields, Art Associate Professor
P. Bernie Schmitt, English Associate Professor
Jasper Campus
Cassie Flock, Nursing Associate Professor
Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Jessica Grumieaux, Mathematics Associate Professor
Elizabeth Lowe, Chemistry Associate Professor
Teresa Tarbuck, Chemistry Associate Professor
Social Science, Performing Arts, and Communication
Jennifer Hensley, Sociology & Social Work Professor
Jonathan Leonard, Education Associate Professor
Mary Ann Seward, Communication Professor
Technology
Jonathan Vennard, Precision Machining Assistant Professor
FINANCIAL SERVICES:
Management Information Center
Theodore (Ted) Buchanan, Computer/Network Analyst Professional Staff Level IV
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/COMMUNITY SERVICES:
Workforce Development Services
Yvonne French, RESEA Training Coordinator Professional Staff Level II
ReEmployment Services & Eligibility Assessment/Region 8
FACULTY WHO RECEIVE TENURE
Cassie Flock, Nursing, Jasper Campus
Tamera Halter, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, College of Health Sciences and Human Performance
Gregory Hirsch, Information Technology, College of Business and Public Service
During his comments, VU President Chuck Johnson extended congratulations to the faculty and staff who were promoted or received tenure.
“Thank you for all your dedication and hard work for VU and our students,” Johnson said.
In other business, the Board of Trustees also approved a new professional pre-nursing certificate.
The Health Care Professional Pre-Nursing CNA Track Certificate will offer students interested in nursing and health care professions an opportunity to become a certified nursing assistant and a chance to stack many of the generals needed to major in nursing.
The Trustees also approved emergency grading options to help students stay on track academically during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students can select a Pass/No Pass grade instead of a traditional letter grade. Options also include Letter Grade, Drop, Incomplete, and Withdrawal from the University.
Board Chair John Stachura and other Trustees saluted VU faculty and staff for all they’ve done in the wake of the pandemic.
Johnson also praised the entire VU family and thanked the Board for its continued support.
“I have tremendous gratitude for everyone in the VU family,” Johnson said. “I can’t think of a situation where people have been put under so much stress and pressure throughout such a short period of time, and yet have pulled through and are making things work. It’s throughout the university. It’s not one area. It’s not few individuals. It’s every single person.”
The April 29 Board meeting was held via Zoom due to restrictions on gathering limits and social distancing practices caused by the COVID-19 virus.
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