The Missouri Western State University Board of Governors approved promotions and awarded tenure effective with the 2015-2016 academic year for the following faculty members:

From associate professor to professor

  • Dr. Kevin Anderson, Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics
  • Dr. Susan Carter, Department of Music (also awarded tenure)

From assistant professor to associate professor and awarded tenure

  • Rebecca Foley, Department of Art
  • Dr. Shawna Harris, Department of Communication Studies and Journalism
  • Dr. Britton Johnson, Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
  • Dr. Catherine Kendig, Department of Philosophy and Religion
  • Dr. David Kratz Mathies, Department of Philosophy and Religion
  • Dr. Nathanael May, Department of Music
  • Dr. Gretchen Quenstedt-Moe, Department of Nursing and Allied Health
  • Dr. Shensheng Tang, Department of Engineering Technology
  • Dr. Baoqiang Yan, Department of Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.