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Front from left: Laurie Occhipinti, Valerie Bennett, Kevan Yenerall, and
Mark McConnell. Back from left: Valentine James, Kenneth Staub,
Lorie Taylor, John McCullough , Kathleen Murphy, and Anthony Grency.
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Nineteen Clarion University faculty members were honored at the Faculty Promotion and Tenure Recognition Celebration held in Level A, Carlson Library.
"The importance of tenure and promotion from the perspective of the university is that it is the most serious thing we can say to one another," said Clarion UniversityPresident Joseph Grunenwald. "It says what is good about the work you do and that you have been with us a very long time. You work hard and productively. You are good, solid people, leading and teaching by doing. One of my proudest decisions is when I award promotion and tenure."
Dr. Valentine James, Clarion University Provost, announced the names of those promoted and tenured.
"This is quite an honor," said James. "It is a pleasure to introduce those who have done so well to push back ignorance in your field and recognize the passion you bring to your jobs. I want to say thank you for all you have done."
Each faculty member recognized was asked to select a book to be placed in Carlson Library. When introduced, they explained their selection.
Promoted to full professor and selected book:
Dr. Mark L. Kilwein, special education, "The Myth of Mental Illness," by Paul Hoffman.
Dr. Michael J. McConnell, mathematics, "Archimedes Revenge: The Joys and Perils of Mathematics," by Thomas Szasz.
Dr. John R. McCullough, education, "Teachers' Stories: From Personal Narrative to Professional Insight," by M.R. Jalongo and J. P. Isenberg.
Dr. Jamie L. Phillips, political science, sociology and philosophy, "Oh, Bullshit!," by Harry Frankfurt.
Dr. Kevan M. Yenerall, political science, sociology and philosophy, "More Than Words: The Speeches of Mario Cuomo," by Mario Cuomo.
Promoted to associate professor and selected book:
Dr. Valerie A. Bennett, biology, "Insects at Low Temperature," edited by Richard E. Lee, Jr. and David K. Denlinger.
Melissa Kuntz, art, "Life on Mars" Exhibition Catalogue, 2008 Carnegie International Exhibition at the Carnegie Museum of Art.
Dr. David B. Lott, biology, "The Little Engine That Could," by Watty Piper.
Dr. Kathleen R. Murphy, education, "Greatest Moments in Notre Dame Football History," by John Heisler.
Dr. C. Frank Shepard, Jr., finance, Clarion University - Venango Campus, "James Madison on the Constitution and the Bill of Rights," by Robert J. Morgan
Dr. Lorie K. Taylor, special education, selected: The State Boys Rebellion, by Michael D'Antonio.
James Lyle, mass media arts, journalism and communication studies, selected, "The Great Debaters."
Tenured faculty members and selected book:
Dr. Henry A. Alviani, music, "Samson and Delilah," by Camille Saint-Saens.
Dr. Kreag Danvers, accountancy, "The Last Lecture," by Professor Randy Pausch.
Dr. Anthony F. Grency, accountancy, "The Complete Book of Outdoor Lore," by Clyde Ormond.
Dr. Laurie A. Occhipinti, anthropology, geography and earth science, "Peoples of the Gran Chaco," by Elmer Miller.
Kenneth J. Staub, communication sciences and disorders, "Lance Armstrong's War. One Man's Battle Against Fate, Fame, Love, Death, Scandal, and a Few Other Rivals on the Road to the Tour de France," by Daniel Coyle.
Dr. Lorie K. Taylor, special education, "The Giving Tree," by Shel Silverstein.
Dr. Michael A. Torres, mass media arts, journalism and communication studies, "The New Jerusalem Bible."
Dr. Jonathan Touster, chemistry and biochemistry, "Uncle Tungsten," by Oliver W. Sacks.
"I can't tell you how proud I am of this class," said Grunenwald in conclusion. "You are advancing your discipline and advancing learning. I recall being named a full professor as the biggest day of my life. I had arrived. You have come to a level of perfection that is one of leadership."
Clarion University is the high-achieving, nationally recognized, comprehensive university that delivers a personal and challenging academic experience.
