Awards & Recognition

Five SPSCC Faculty Awarded Tenure

By Alexis Calma

March 25, 2024

South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) and the Board of Trustees awarded tenure to five faculty members at the Board of Trustees meeting on March 19, 2024.

Congratulations to the five faculty members on their accomplishments and dedication to SPSCC students and the community:

  • Jason Barnett (Math)
  • Chelsea Gustafson (Chemistry)
  • Travis Knowles (Chemistry)
  • Joy Platter (Cybersecurity/Network Administration)
  • Jingyi (Yoyo) You (Math)

To be awarded tenure at SPSCC, faculty members must satisfactorily perform required instructional and non-instructional work within their assigned area of discipline, such as course instruction, curriculum design, and service work over three years. During this time, their performance is under review by a Probationary Review Committee that reports to the Board of Trustees. At the end of three successful years, the Board can grant the award of tenure.

Congratulations Tenured Faculty: Jason Barnett, Chelsea Gustafson, Travis Knowles, Joy Platter, and Jingyi (Yoyo) You
Congratulations to Jason Barnett, Chelsea Gustafson, Travis Knowles, Joy Platter, and Jingyi (Yoyo) You!