Columbus State announces recent promotion, tenure

April 16, 2024

Graphic with the CSU Clock Tower icon and "Faculty Promotion and Tenure"

President Stuart Rayfield has approved the promotion and/or tenure of 16 members of the Columbus State University faculty—granted in recognition of their commitment to teaching, scholarship and service. Their new appointments will begin with the 2024-25 academic year.

GRANTED TENURE

Patricia Anafi, Department of Kinesiology & Health Professions, College of Education & Health Professions
David Kieran, Department of History, Geography & Philosophy, College of Letters & Sciences
Cameron Williams, Department of Society, Culture & Languages, College of Letters & Sciences

PROMOTED TO SENIOR LECTURER

Erick Richman, Department of Kinesiology & Health Sciences, College of Education & Health Professions

PROMOTED TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

Reba Wissner, Joyce & Henry Schwob School of Music, College of the Arts

PROMOTED TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR WITH TENURE

Anne-Marie Cherry, Joyce & Henry Schwob School of Music, College of the Arts
Tugce Gul, Department of Teacher Education, Leadership & Counseling, College of Education & Health Professions
Charlotte Henderson, Department of Teacher Education, Leadership & Counseling, College of Education & Health Professions
Amy Mutarelli, Department of Theatre & Dance, College of the Arts
Samantha Yoo, Department of Art, College of the Arts

PROMOTED TO FULL PROFESSOR

Phillip Bryant, Department of Management & Marketing, D. Abbott Turner College of Business & Technology
John Finley, Department of Management & Marketing, D. Abbott Turner College of Business & Technology
Gisung Moon, Department of Accounting & Finance, D. Abbott Turner College of Business & Technology
Patricia Patrick, Department of Teacher Education, Leadership & Counseling, College of Education & Health Professions
Carolina Pelaez-Morales, Department of English, College of Letters & Sciences
Rylan Steele, Department of Art, College of the Arts

Media contact:
Michael Tullier, APR, Executive Director of Strategic Communication + Marketing, 706.507.8729, mtullier@columbusstate.edu