University Service Testimonials

(Source: Promotion File)

“Dr. Salton has proven himself to be a hardworking and dependable colleague, deeply committed to strengthening [the university] as an institution and community of learning. He has dedicated considerable time and effort to [the university] in various capacities: Chair of the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics Program (2014-2016), Member of the Dean of Faculty and Pro-VC Search Committee (2014-2015), Co-Director for the Center for International Programs (2014-2015), Coordinator for Ethical Reasoning Courses in the Core Program (2014-2016), University Parliamentarian (2013-2015), and Academic Advisor for the Model UN Club. Colleagues have expressed appreciation for the conscientiousness, professionalism, integrity, and collegiality with which Dr. Salton has served the university. In their evaluation of Dr. Salton as PPE Chair, PPE program members mentioned that he is “diligent,” “cooperative,” “inclusive,” “efficient,” and “organized.” In a letter of support, a colleague expressed appreciation for Dr. Salton’s ability to work with “any group of people,” and his willingness and ability to learn from others. Another colleague noted that the inclusive, collaborative, and respectful style of leadership that Dr. Salton used to guide the PPE program through a restructuring of its requirements. Dr. Salton was very open and transparent to faculty when he served as a member of the Dean of Faculty search committee. He updated faculty regularly. As University Parliamentarian, he always stood up for faculty rights and successfully mediated many critical situations through innovative solutions.”

• Personnel Committee of Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) Program, Recommending Promotion to Associate Professor, Asian University for Women (AUW), Bangladesh