Faculty Awarded Tenure in 2023-24
July 9, 2024
The following Seattle Colleges faculty members have been awarded tenure at their college during the 2023-24 academic year. They were recognized during a reception hosted by the Seattle Colleges Board of Trustees on Thursday, June 13.
- Melissa Allen, Counseling, North Seattle College
- Beth Beadling, Nursing, Seattle Central College
- Tracy Cook, Healthcare and Human Services, Seattle Central College
- Lena Hristova, Nursing, Seattle Central College
- Joy Locke, Nursing, Seattle Central College
- Baylor Paschall, Culinary, Seattle Central College
- Brian Smith, Counseling, Seattle Central College
- Paul Verschueren, STEM-Business, Seattle Central College
Tenure is a form of academic status awarded in recognition of the quality of a faculty member’s teaching, curriculum development, commitment to students and subject area, and service to the community. Those who earn tenure are awarded a secure teaching position at their college.
At Seattle Colleges, the tenure process generally takes three years. During the three-year process, candidates are observed and evaluated by a committee comprised of faculty peers, staff, and students. Candidates must meet criteria determined by the tenure committee and must be recommended by both the college president and the chancellor.