WHEREAS, Winthrop University has been the benefactor of a combined total of two hundred and
ten years of dedicated service contributed by the eight faculty members honored by
the proposal of emeritus status; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University recognizes the loyal devotion of these faculty members who have
dedicated themselves to teaching Winthrop University students; and
WHEREAS, Winthrop University expresses gratitude for the tireless efforts of these
outstanding educators who have demonstrated a professional commitment to Winthrop
University and higher learning;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees does
hereby recognize the following as having attained emeritus status at Winthrop University
with all the rights and privileges bestowed thereunto: William W. Grigsby, Jr., Associate
Professor of Accounting; Richard C. Ingram, Associate Professor of Education (Reading);
Gloria A. Kelley, Professor and Head of Dacus Library Technical Services; Richard
L. Morris, Professor of Quantitative Methods; John E. Robbins, Associate Professor
of Marketing; Johnny Sanders, Jr., Professor of Education (Counseling and Development);
John M. Schmidt, Assistant Professor of Biology, and Han Vo, Associate Professor of
Economics.
June 5, 2009
