Drs. Stephen Potthoff and Michael Goldcamp Earn Faculty Promotions
Wilmington College has promoted two faculty members from associate professor to full professor effective this summer with the start of the 2020-21 academic year July 1.
PICTURED: Dr. Stephen Potthoff (LEFT) and Dr. Michael Goldcamp
They include Dr. Michael Goldcamp, from associate to full professor of chemistry, and Dr. Stephen Potthoff, from associate to full professor of religion & philosophy.
Goldcamp, a member of the chemistry faculty since 2003, earned both his Bachelor of Science and Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati, while Potthoff, an R&P faculty member also since 2003, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Swarthmore College, a Master of Arts from Indiana University and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota.
Dr. Erika Goodwin, vice president for academic affairs and strategic initiatives and dean of the faculty, said President Jim Reynolds, the members of the Tenure, Promotion and Review Committee and she were “deeply impressed” with the qualifications of each of the faculty members.
The criteria for receiving promotions at Wilmington College include a superior ability and effectiveness in teaching and advising as evidenced by peer, administrative and student evaluations.
Also, professional activity, such as participation in state and national professional activities, and contributions to professional literature, is an important component, as is effective participation in one’s academic area and campus-wide committees, governance, curriculum development and College/community service.
