WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
commend and honor the distinguished service of Dr. James Johnston as Chair of the
Winthrop University Faculty Conference and as Faculty Representative to the Winthrop
University Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure he demonstrated leadership on behalf of his faculty colleagues
and devoted considerable time and energy to the revision of the General Education
Curriculum and the beginning of the Quality Enhancements Initiative, including his
service as Chair of the Productivity Gains Task Force; and
WHEREAS, he consistently shared thoughtful advice and counsel with the President and
the Board and devoted himself to the fulfillment of Winthrop University's mission;
and
WHEREAS, he will continue to share his talent and experience in serving the University
as Chair of the Biology Department;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University does
hereby gratefully acknowledge the dedication to excellence that has been demonstrated
by Dr. James Johnston on behalf of his faculty colleagues and the University; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that presents today from the Board on behalf of the entire
Winthrop University community this citation as a testament to his achievements and
devotion to education.
June 7, 2002
