Introduction

  • This election is for Tenure and Promotion Committee College of Arts and Sciences Representative. The rules for this election are listed below.
  • The nominees for the Tenure and Promotion Committee College of Arts and Sciences Representative election are listed to the right. The list to the right is not a ballot.
  • This list in not official until nominations have been closed and the list of nominees has been reviewed and verified by the APSCUF Nominations and Elections Committee.
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The nominees for Tenure and Promotion Committee College of Arts and Sciences Representative are:

John Baker
Deanne Z. Bonifazi
Giovanni Casotti
Elizabeth Larsen

Nominations close Mar 27, 2003.
Tenured Faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences may be nominated.

Rules for the Election

    • Faculty from the departments of Foreign Languages and Geology/Astronomy may not be nominated for this elections since these departments have continuing representation on the Tenure and Promotion Committee.
    • The Commmittee meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00-9:15AM during the Spring semester.
    • Each department can have at most one representative on the university wide Tenure and Promotion Committee.
    • Membership on the committee is restricted to the following structure: 4 faculty representatives from the College of Arts and Sciences, 1 faculty representative from each of the Schools of Health Sciences, Education, Music, and Business and Public Affairs, and 1 faculty representative from the non-classroom faculty.
    • The election is decided by a plurality of those casting votes unless such results violate the previous rules or the number of candidates does not exceed the number of positions to fill. In the later case, each candidate will be voted on by an approve/disapprove ballot.
    • Vacant seats will be filled one at a time with the current vacant seat filled by the candidate with the highest vote count. As each seat is filled, the candidate filling that seat and any other candidates from the same department as the candidate filling that seat will be disqualified. Votes cast for disqualified candidates, as just defined, will not be considered in filling remaining vacant seats.
    • Each candidate selected counts as a cast vote.

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John Baker


Department: Art

Two years ago I was elected for my first term on TeP. I was able to provide insight and guidance about the tenure and promotion process. I have also served as chair of the art department for seven years, which has made me very familiar with faculty evaluations, quic's and committee procedures. I would welcome the opportunity to continue my service on the TeP committee where I would promote the important role of faculty with enthusiasm and a strong sense of commitment.


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Deanne Z. Bonifazi


Department: Psychology

Having recently been through the promotion process myself, I am interested in serving on TeP. I have served on my departmental tenure and promotion committee and currently chair that committee. Additionally, I have served on other University committees such as CAPC and FDC. In these roles, I have seen examples of excellent teaching and scholarly work, and have worked with those committed to University service. Faculty members each have different strengths and each application needs to be carefully considered with these strengths in mind. I would be honored to serve on this most important committee.


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Giovanni Casotti


Department: Biology

As an associate professor I have had the opportunity of submitting a packet to TeP for consideration. I am aware of the large amount of time and dedication needed by faculty if they are to be successful in obtaining tenure and/or promotion. I am looking for the opportunity of serving on TeP. I have been a member of CAPC for 4 years and have been on numerous committees that have dealt with graduate student issues. I now ask for your consideration to serve the University as a member of TeP.


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Elizabeth Larsen


Department: english

For all faculty members TeP is probably one of the most important committees at WCU because our professional lives and incomes are so much conntected to tenure and promotion. Having served on the old TePSEL, I also understand how much work is involved; the TEP committment is not one to be undertaken lightly. However, my years at WCU have been well rewarded in many ways, and I think it is time to again give back. I'm willing to put the necessary time and energy into TeP, and, if you choose to elect me, I believe my reputation on campus suggests that I would be a thoughtful and fair TeP committee member


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