WHEREAS, Winthrop University with grateful appreciation, does hereby acknowledge,
commend and honor the distinguished service to the University by Dr. Thomas F. Moore
in many capacities including faculty member, department chair, director of the Master
in Liberal Arts program, chair of the Winthrop University Faculty Conference and faculty
representative to the Winthrop University Board of Trustees, dean of the College of
Arts and Sciences, and most recently as Vice President of Academic Affairs; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, he exercised exemplary leadership and vision in guiding
the University toward distinction by overseeing major initiatives, including re-affirmation
of accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; development
of University College; curriculum changes leading to national caliber academic programs;
a strengthening of our Touchstone core general education program; the adoption of
Winthrop's University-Level Competencies as learning outcomes that apply across all
undergraduate programs and that all Winthrop graduates attain; and
WHEREAS, by advocating for setting the bar high for our students thereby giving them
the opportunity to see how good they can be, he has led the faculty at Winthrop to
put student learning and development at the center of university life; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Moore's resolute commitment to educational advancement for all students
throughout his career can best be illustrated by his well-known advice to faculty
new to Winthrop, "When you walk into the classroom, do not ask yourself, ˜What can
I teach my students today.' Ask yourself, ˜what can my students learn today;'"
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Trustees, the President, and the Winthrop University
faculty, staff and students do hereby convey their deep respect and profound gratitude
to Dr. Thomas F. Moore, and do commend him for outstanding meritorious service to
higher education in general and Winthrop in particular and wish him well as he assumes
the chancellorship of the University of South Carolina Upstate.
June 10, 2011
