WHEREAS, Winthrop University has been the benefactor of a combined total of two hundred
forty nine years of dedicated service contributed by the eleven faculty members honored
by the proposal of emeritus status; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University recognizes the loyal devotion of these faculty members
who have dedicated themselves to teaching Winthrop University students; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University expresses gratitude for the tireless efforts of these
outstanding educators who have demonstrated a professional commitment to Winthrop
University and higher learning;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees does
hereby recognize the following as having attained emeritus status at Winthrop University
with all the rights and privileges bestowed thereunto: Dr. Carlos Caballero, Assistant
Professor of Mathematics; Dr. J. William Click, Professor of Mass Communication; Dr.
Rory Cornish, Professor of History; Mr. James Scott Ely, Associate Professor of English
(posthumous); Mr. Robert Gorman, Professor of Library Science; Dr. Heakyung Lee, Professor
of Mathematics; Dr. Susan Lyman, Associate Professor of Social Work; Dr. Ameda Manetta,
Associate Professor of Social Work; Dr. Mesgun Sebhatu, Professor of Physics; Dr.
Pravda Stoeva-Popova, Associate Professor of Biology; and Dr. Jonatha Vare, Professor
of Education.
May 9, 2014
