12 SPSCC faculty members awarded tenure

Twelve faculty members of South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) were awarded tenure at a Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, March 11.

"Congratulations to the (12) faculty members on their accomplishments and dedication to SPSCC students and the community," the college said in an announcement.

The faculty members are as follows:

• Ryan Banta (OE Librarian)

• John-Patrick Downey-McCarthy (Culinary)

• Matt Ito (English)

• Tiffany Johnston (Dental Assisting)

• Paradise Low (Math)

• Gabrielle Morales-Wilson (ABE/I-BEST)

• Shruti More (CIS)

• Patti Poblete (English)

• Jolyn Ponder (Medical Assisting)

• Stephanie Rotelli (CCS)

• Brad Schrandt (Music)

• Jean-Baptiste Urtecho (Biology)

"To be awarded tenure at SPSCC, faculty members must satisfactorily perform required instructional and non-instructional work within their assigned area of discipline, such as course instruction, curriculum design, and service work over three years," the college said.

"During this time, their performance is under review by a Probationary Review Committee that reports to the Board of Trustees. At the end of three successful years, the Board can grant the award of tenure."