In July, the U. of I. Board of Trustees approved faculty promotions in academic rank and changes in tenure status. The changes were effective at the beginning of the 2015-16 appointment year. Promotions granted for the Urbana campus: 41 promotions to professor without change in tenure, three to professor on indefinite tenure, six to associate professor without change in tenure, and 33 to associate professor on indefinite tenure. In addition, three faculty members received tenure without change in rank. For a full listing (in PDF format), view the list compiled for the July U. of I. Board of Trustees meeting.
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