RESOLUTION

CONCERNING AWARD OF THE TITLE

CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR

to

JAMES W. RUSSELL

July 22, 2005

WHEREAS,   The faculty at Eastern Connecticut State University has recommended James W. Russell for the title of Connecticut State University Professor, and

WHEREAS,   The President of Eastern Connecticut State University, David G. Carter, has recommended awarding this title to Professor Russell, and Connecticut State University Chancellor, William J. Cibes, Jr., has concurred, and

WHEREAS,   Professor Russell has served Eastern Connecticut State University since 1986, as a member of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, and

WHEREAS,   Professor Russell has written, edited and contributed to a number of books and articles, and presented dozens of professional papers at local, regional, national, and international conferences, and

WHEREAS,   Dr. Russell was the recipient of a two-year Fulbright Award for study in Mexico (1990-1992), served a five-year term as Fulbright Senior Specialist (2001-2006), and as a Republic Fellow to the Salzburg Seminar on Race, Ethnicity and Migration in Europe (2003), and as a visiting researcher in Madrid, Spain (2004), and

WHEREAS,   Professor Russell is a respected authority in the field of Sociology as evidenced by membership on national and local boards and committees, and is recognized by his peers for professional excellence, therefore be it

RESOLVED,   That the title Connecticut State University Professor is herewith awarded by the Board of Trustees to James W. Russell of Eastern Connecticut State University effective July 22, 2005, pursuant to the BOT/AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement, and be it further

RESOLVED,   That Professor Russell be entitled to all the rights, privileges and responsibilities pertaining to this honor.

A Certified True Copy:

Karl J. Krapek, Vice-Chairman

william J. Cibes, Jr., Chancellor