05/01/19
HAYS, Kan. – Promotions and granting of tenure for faculty at Fort Hays State University will be celebrated at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in the Memorial Union’s Black and Gold Room.

Six faculty members were granted tenure and promoted to the listed academic rank. The changes will take affect during the next academic year.

Tenured and Promoted
Dr. Soumya Bhoumik, associate professor of mathematics.
Eric Deneault, associate professor of applied technology.
Dr. Mitchell Greer, associate professor of biological sciences.
Dr. Elodie Jones, associate professor of advanced education programs.
Dr. Tamara Lynn, associate professor of criminal justice.
Dr. Judith Ofcarcik, associate professor of music and theatre. 

Four faculty members were promoted to the listed academic rank:

Promoted
Dr. Jill Arensdorf, professor of leadership studies.
Dr. John Raacke, professor of criminal justice.
Dr. Melissa Hunsicker Walburn, associate professor of informatics.
Dr. Roberta Martine, senior lecturer of sociology.

Three faculty members were granted tenure:

Tenured
Dr. Cole Engel, assistant professor of economics, finance, and accounting.
Dr. Glenn Growe, assistant professor of economics, finance, and accounting.
Kris Munsch, assistant professor of applied technology.