Twenty-three faculty members at Fort Hays State University who have been promoted, granted tenure or both will be recognized at a reception at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Memorial Union's Stouffer Lounge. The public is welcome to attend.

The changes go into effect in fall 2013.

Ten faculty members were granted tenure and promoted to the listed academic rank:

Dr. James Barrett, associate professor of advanced education programs.

Benjamin Cline, associate professor of music and theatre.

Dr. Anthony Gabel, associate professor of management and marketing.

Dr. Eric Leuschner, associate professor of English.

Dr. Jenny Manry, associate professor of nursing.

Dr. Kate McGonigal, associate professor of sociology.

Denise Orth, associate professor of allied health.

Dr. Joseph Perniciaro, associate professor of music and theatre.

Dr. Jian Sun, associate professor of political science.

Christa Weigel, associate professor of allied health.

Eight faculty members were promoted to the listed academic rank:

Joseph Chretien, associate professor of technology studies.

Dr. Terry Crull, associate professor of music and theatre.

Dr. Dorothy Fulton, associate professor of advanced education programs.

Dr. Eric Gillock, professor of biological sciences.

Dr. Chapman Rackaway, professor of political science.

Dr. Eugene Rice, professor of philosophy.

Dr. Lane Weaver, assistant professor of music and theatre.

Dr. Regi Wieland, associate professor of advanced education programs.

Five faculty members were granted tenure:

Dr. Rosa-Maria Castaneda, assistant professor of modern languages.

Dr. Connie Eigenmann, associate professor of communication studies.

Dr. Joyce Ellis, assistant professor of health and human performance.

Dr. David Fitzhugh, assistant professor of health and human performance.

Dr. Jerald Spotswood, professor of English.