The board of trustees at Purdue University Northwest approved promotions for nine faculty members effective Aug. 15.
“These exceptional faculty members have exhibited scholarly excellence, made significant achievements in their respective areas of study and shown quality engagement in the university and community,” said Kenneth Holford, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Academic tenure is acquired on promotion to the rank of associate professor. Candidates promoted to this level have demonstrated a record of accomplishment as a faculty member and show promise of continued professional growth and recognition.
Faculty members promoted to the rank of professor have achieved a significant record in learning, discovery and engagement. PNW faculty members promoted to professor:
- Catherine Gillotti, professor of communication
- Nicky Ali Jackson, professor of criminal justice
- LaVada Taylor, professor of education
- Xiuling Wang, professor of mechanical engineering
PNW faculty members promoted to associate professor:
- Khair Al Shamaileh, associate professor of electrical engineering
- James Dolen, associate professor of physics
- Hubert Izienicki, associate professor of sociology
- Alicia January, associate professor of psychology
- Ceren Turedi, associate professor of marketing
