Gregg W. Asher
Associate Professor
Computer and Information Science

Introduction
This document has been prepared in support of my application for tenure at Minnesota State University, Mankato (MSU,M).

I joined MSU,M’s Computer and Information Sciences faculty in August 2000 after working for 15 years at MSU,M as a Non-Tenure Track (NTT) faculty member in the Information Technology Department (formerly Computer Services) as the Macintosh and statistical consultant for the University. After completing my fifth year in the CIS department, I have demonstrated significant contributions in the five criteria as detailed in the IFO & MSU,M master contract. Those criterion are teaching, research, continuing preparation and study, student growth and development, and service to university and community. I am applying for tenure at this time after receiving a promotion to Associate Professor in 1998. The evidence presented will demonstrate my achievements and progress as a faculty member with regard to tenure. The evidence presented is linked to pages and/or images outlining my achievements, philosophies, and potential in each of the criterion.

Each section begins with a brief narrative of my achievements and competencies in that criteria followed by supporting material.
Summary of Qualifications
  1. Service to the Computer and Information Science department and to the MSU,M faculty and staff.
    1. Five years of service in the Computer and Information Sciences Department at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
    2. Fifteen years service in the Information Technology department (formerly Computer Services). First as an Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Programmer, then as a NTT faculty member.
    3. Six years of service as an Associate Professor.
    4. Five years as an Assistant Professor.
  2. Highest degree: Ph.D. in Educational Administration from University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, May 1996.
  3. Teaching:
    1. Approximately six years adjunct faculty teaching in Computer and Information Sciences.
    2. Five years as a probationary faculty in Computer and Information Science (Criterion 1).
      1. Curriculum Development
      2. Course Evaluations
      3. Software Installations
      4. Hardware incorporation
  4. Research or Creative Achievement (Criterion 2):
    1. publications while at MSU,M
    2. presentations while at MSU,M
  5. Continuing Preparation and Study (Criterion 3):
    1. Conferences
    2. Workshops
    3. Miscellaneous
  6. Student Growth and Development (Crtierion 4):
    1. Student Research
    2. Student Recruiting
    3. Student Advising
  7. Service to the University and Community (Criterion 4):
    1. Minnesota State University, Mankato Committees
    2. Computer and Information Services Department Committees
    3. College of Science, Engineering and Technology
    4. Activities external to Minnesota State University, Mankato
The rest of this section includes letters of support for my application for tenure. These letters are from colleagues who are familiar with my performance in all five criteria used to evaluate faculty for tenure. The following is a brief description of each author. Access to this letters can also be found on the Tenure home page under Letters of Support or by clikcing on the link.

The following colleagues at Minnesota State University, Mankato have authored letters addressing my activities while at MSU,M in support of my application for tenure:

     Dr. Carol Larsen, former Associate Dean, School of Nursing and full professor Minnesota State University, Mankato.
     Dr. Joan Roca, Dean, Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
     Dr. Jeff Pribyl, Chair, Chemistry Department, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
     Dr. Paul Schwinghammer, Professor, Accounting Department, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
     Dr. Sheryl Dowlin, Professor, Speech and Communications Department, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

The following colleagues in the Computer and Information Sciences have authored letters addressing my activities while at MSU,M in support of my application for tenure:

   Dr. Leon Teitz, Professor and former Chair,
   Dr. Richard Roiger, Professor
   Dr. Haneed Salam, Professor
   Ms. Sue Schilling, Associate Professor,

Dr. John Frey, Dean of the College of Science and Technology, authored responses to my Professional Development Plans and Professional Development Reports. Access to his responses can be found on the Tenure home page under PDP or by clikcing on the link.

I have also included letters of support from other faculty colleagues and staff who are familiar with my work while at MSU,M. These will be found in the creiterion areas.

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