ACADEMIC SENATE RESOLUTION

#RF08-273

Recognizing Dr. James Edwards’ Years of Service to the Academic Senate and San Francisco State University

Whereas, In 2003, Dr. James Edwards served the highest faculty leadership role at San Francisco State University as the Academic Senate Chair, following 12 years of distinguished service in the Academic Senate; and,

Whereas, Dr. Edwards has served San Francisco State for twenty-one years as a faculty member in the Design and Industry department in the College of Creative Arts, specializing in the fields of plastics and material technology in the area of industrial technology; and

Whereas, Dr. Edwards has been a distinguished colleague in the Design and Industry department, establishing the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology degree in 1987; and

Whereas, In the past 33 years Dr. Edwards has also provided distinguished service to the CSU System with five years of faculty service at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo and seven years of faculty service at California State University Long Beach; and

Whereas, Dr. Edwards has been recognized with professional honors, receiving the Distinguished Service award from Epsilon Pi Tau; the Outstanding Plastics Educator form the Society of Plastics Engineers; and has twice received the Outstanding Professor Award from the National Association of Industrial Technology; and he has published numerous articles on technology in scholarly journals such as the Journal of Technology Studies and the Journal of Industrial Technology; and

Whereas, It is Dr. Edward’s plan to continue enjoying his life on both sides of the Pacific, alternating his love for academia and the sea between Bangkok and Pacifica, occasionally seeking periodic academic revitalization and eternal passion for teaching through Visiting Professor teaching assignments in Taiwan; therefore let it be

Resolved, That the Academic Senate of San Francisco State University recognizes the leadership and commitment of its former Senate Chair, Dr. James Edwards; and be it further

Resolved, That the Academic Senate applauds Dr. Edwards’ years of service and contributions to San Francisco State University and the CSU System; and let it further be

Resolved, That the Academic Senate of San Francisco State University share with Dr. James Edwards, collegial appreciation and well wishes for a fortuitous, pleasurable retirement and renaissance.

***Approved by the Academic Senate at its meeting on December 9, 2008***