Overview

This web site has been prepared to organize and present my application for tenure and promotion to Associate Professor within the Department of Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) at James Madison University (JMU). It describes all 20 years of my professional career, which includes 15 years in industry prior to arriving at JMU, and the 5 years I’ve spent as an educator at our institution.

I sincerely appreciate the opportunity to share my story with you. My background is broad, curious, and diverse; my accomplishments demonstrate a synergy between teaching, scholarship, and service activities. My interactions with faculty have led to profound and compelling growth for me. Most significantly, my interest in the personal and professional development of students is genuine and deep: I’ve developed some remarkable relationships here as students have grown to become my peers, forging their own places in society.

This application contains:

1. A Personal Narrative that tells the story of my career trajectory and how I came to be a part of the JMU community, my key influences, my primary contributions to date, and what I’m planning in my future with ISAT
2. Accomplishments and Qualifications in the Area of Teaching, which includes
   1. A brief overview (table format) of how I meet each element of the criteria for Satisfactory and Excellent performance in teaching
   2. Recent course syllabi (2012-2014)
   3. Selected Course Materials
   4. A comprehensive description of how I meet each element of the criteria for Satisfactory and Excellent performance in Teaching, with links to evidence and supporting documentation for my case, starting with 1.A Commitment
3. Accomplishments and Qualifications in the Area of Scholarship, which includes
   1. A brief overview (table format) of how I meet each element of the criteria for Satisfactory and Excellent performance in scholarship
   2. A list of all my Publications and Presentations, many of which are summarized (with citations) in my Google Scholar profile
   3. A comprehensive description of how I meet each element of the criteria for Satisfactory and Excellent performance in Scholarship, with links to evidence and supporting documentation for my case, starting with 1.A Professional Memberships
4. Accomplishments and Qualifications in the Area of Service, including
   1. A brief overview (table format) of how I meet each element of the criteria for Satisfactory and Excellent performance in service, and
   2. A comprehensive description of how I meet each element of the criteria for Satisfactory and Excellent performance in Service, with links to evidence and supporting documentation for my case, starting with 1.1 Service that Advances the Mission of the University, College, and Department and
5. an outline of articles published about my work or my students in the Press.

I have also attached my full CV if you would like a linear and functional view of my background, activities, accomplishments, and publications.

Within the areas of Teaching, Scholarship, and Service, you will find links on the right hand side of each page that correspond to the individual elements of the ISAT Department Criteria Guidelines for Annual Evaluation, Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure. Throughout these sections, links are provided to supporting evidence for each of the accomplishments that are listed. 

In addition, two hard copies of my portfolio have been provided which contain information not contained within this web site: 1) Letters of Support from colleagues internal and external to JMU, current students, and former students, and 2) Confidential Information about service activities that can not be shared online. Thank you for taking the extensive time required to review my materials and my case.