Faculty Promotions for 2025 Approved by Board of Regents

Nine faculty members were promoted from associate professor to professor:

• Dr. Susan Abernathy – Department of Mathematics
• Dr. Jordan Daniel – Department of Kinesiology
• Dr. Eddie Holik III – Department of Physics and Geosciences
• Dr. Heather Lehto – Department of Physics and Geosciences
• Dr. Kristi Moore – Department of Psychology
• Dr. Satvir Singh – Department of Management and Marketing
• Dr. Ben Skipper – Department of Biology
• Dr. Veronica Snow – Department of Kinesiology
• Dr. Jesse Taylor – Department of Mathematics

Thirteen faculty members were promoted from assistant professor to associate professor and granted tenure:

• Dr. Benjamin Brojakowski – Department of Communication and Mass Media
• Dr. Roya Choupani – Department of Computer Science
• Dr. Emerson Crabill – Department of Biology
• Dr. Brook Dickison – Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• Dr. Ellada Gamreklidze – Department of Communication and Mass Media
• Dr. Regina Heep – Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• Dr. Audrey Heron – Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• Dr. Michael Holcomb – Department of Physics and Geosciences
• Dr. Elizabeth Koeman-Shields – Department of Physics and Geosciences
• Dr. Marta Lukacovic – Department of Communication and Mass Media
• Dr. Kristen Lyons – Department of Curriculum and Instruction
• Dr. Rebekah McMillan – Dr. Arnoldo De León Department of History
• Dr. Christopher Shar – Department of Social Work and Sociology

Dr. Don Topliff “These professors represent the best in their profession and are outstanding in the three main areas of faculty performance: teaching, research and service,” said Dr. Don Topliff, ASU provost and vice president for academic affairs. “They have all proven their commitment to delivering quality academic programs in Angelo State’s values-focused and student-centered teaching and learning environment, and we are fortunate and proud to have these stellar faculty to mold current and future generations of the Ram Family.”

Promotion from associate professor to professor requires at least four years in rank and a record of continued distinguished teaching, research and service. Credentials of the candidates are reviewed by committees from their respective academic departments and colleges, as well as their department chair and dean, the provost and the president.

Promotion to associate professor and granting of tenure occur after a six-year probationary period and a record of distinguished teaching, research and service. The review process is identical to the process for promotion from associate professor to professor.

Additionally, all ASU faculty members are evaluated annually by a committee from their academic department, their department chair, the dean of their college, the provost and the president.