[The following resolution was adopted by the Executive Committee of the UTK Faculty Senate on October 4, 1999.]
Whereas, Recent news stories about academic integrity among student athletes at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have mentioned frequently the name of Professor Linda Bensel-Meyers; and
Whereas, Readers of those news stories may be unaware that Professor Bensel-Meyers
Earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Oregon
Joined the UTK faculty in 1986
Has for 10 years been director of the Freshman English program
Supervises 110 instructors teaching 4000 students each year
Teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses
Has served on more than a dozen doctoral committees
Has won many awards for teaching, including the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1993
Has served as co-chair of the Teaching Council of the Faculty Senate
Is currently chair of the Senate's Educational Policy Committee which has the considerable responsibility to oversee the establishment and implementation of the curricular and instructional goals of the University
Is the author of a standard textbook on the teaching of writing
Has published a well-regarded body of research
Has a national reputation in her field
Has made several presentations of her work--which has a special emphasis on the ethical commitments of teachers and students--at regional, national and international meetings;
Resolved, That Professor Linda Bensel-Meyers has consistently upheld the highest ideals of the profession, including excellence in teaching, advancement of knowledge, and academic integrity;
2. That the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate is proud to claim Professor Bensel-Meyers as a colleague on our faculty and we commend her consistent efforts to share our ideals with students at the University.
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