WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
commend and honor the distinguished service of Sarah Stallings, Nick Ross, and Christy
Goodner for their leadership of the Institutional Self-Study for the reaffirmation
of Winthrop University's accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools; and
WHEREAS, their leadership of the Self-Study process on a variety of committees, as
well as in the preparation of the Self-Study Report and planning for the site visit
were outstanding achievements on behalf of the University; and
WHEREAS, they exercised exemplary vision, provided sound advice and counsel, and worked
tirelessly to document and appropriately reflect the strengths of the University;
and
WHEREAS, they also dedicated themselves to ensuring that actions were taken and plans
developed to further the University's progress toward reaching its institutional goals
and to fulfill its educational mission;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University does
hereby gratefully acknowledge the tireless dedication and vigorous commitment to excellence
that Sarah Stallings, Nick Ross and Christy Goodner have demonstrated on behalf of
the Institutional Self-Study and Winthrop University; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that presents today from the students, staff, faculty,
and Board this citation as a testament to their achievements and devotion to education.
April 6, 2001
