Faculty Promotions and Tenure

During the June 14 meeting, the Board of Governors approved recommendations for promotion and tenure effective at the beginning of the 2025-26 academic year.

Promoted to Associate Professor
Jill Arnold, education
Musa Demirtas, business administration 
Jason McDonald, history
Sheena Nichols, nursing
Katrina Schmerold, psychology
Martha Strange, education
Scott Templeton, business administration
Elizabeth Wiles, criminal justice studies

Promoted to Professor
Elsa Leggett, counseling
Yung-hwal Park, business administration

Granted Academic Tenure
Jill Arnold, education
Musa Demirtas, business administration 
Jason McDonald, history
Sheena Nichols, nursing
Katrina Schmerold, psychology
Martha Strange, education
Scott Templeton, business administration
Elizabeth Wiles, criminal justice studies
Elsa Leggett, counseling