We, the undersigned students, faculty, alumni, family and friends of Waynesburg University respectfully wish to express our deep concern over the administrative decision to deny tenure and promotion to Martin Cockroft, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing in the Department of English and Fine Arts.
Waynesburg University's stated mission is to "educate students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so that they might faithfully transform their communities and their world." Anyone familiar with Martin knows how indispensable he is towards accomplishing this mission. The positive impact he has had on students for the duration of his time at Waynesburg University cannot be overstated.
We feel it would be a great injustice to deprive the current and future students of Waynesburg University of one of their institution's greatest assets, and so we humbly request that Martin be granted the tenure and promotion which he has so unequivocally earned.
We thank you for your time and consideration of this petition.
Waynesburg University's stated mission is to "educate students to make connections between faith, learning and serving so that they might faithfully transform their communities and their world." Anyone familiar with Martin knows how indispensable he is towards accomplishing this mission. The positive impact he has had on students for the duration of his time at Waynesburg University cannot be overstated.
We feel it would be a great injustice to deprive the current and future students of Waynesburg University of one of their institution's greatest assets, and so we humbly request that Martin be granted the tenure and promotion which he has so unequivocally earned.
We thank you for your time and consideration of this petition.