Tenure and Promotion Granted to Faculty at Mansfield University

The Office of the Provost at Mansfield University announces the granting of tenure and promotion to the following faculty members, beginning with the 2018-19 academic year:

Granted Tenure:

Dr. Justin Crowl, Department of Criminal Justice Administration; Dr. Mary Feeney, Department of Health Sciences; Dr. Linda Kennedy, Department of Geosciences; Dr. Bradley Lint, Department of English and World Languages; Dr. Nicolle Mayo, Department of Psychology; Ms. Nancy Runyan, Department of Health Sciences; and Dr. Michele Whitecraft, Department of Education and Special Education.

Promoted to Assistant Professor:  Mr. Christopher Cummings and Ms. Melinda Phillips, both of the Department of Academic and Human Development.

Promoted to Associate Professor:  Dr. Justin Crowl, Department of Criminal Justice Administration; Dr. Linda Kennedy, Department of Geosciences; Dr. Bradley Lint, Department of English and World Languages; Dr. Nicolle Mayo, Department of Psychology; and Dr. Michele Whitecraft, Department of Education and Special Education.

Promoted to Full Professor:  Dr. Nathan Rinnert, Department of Music.

“Our tenure and promotion process is rigorous, including reviews at the departmental, university-wide, and administrative levels,” said Dr. John M. Ulrich, Interim Provost for the university.  “Through tenure and promotion, faculty are recognized for their significant accomplishments in teaching, scholarship, and service.  On behalf of the university, I am pleased to announce the tenure and promotion decisions for these faculty members, and I look forward to their continuing contributions to their departments and to our institution.”