Emeritus status granted for some retiring faculty

The following retiring faculty have been granted emeritus status: John D. Boyd, professor, art and design; Donald Byrum, professor, art and design; Shang-Shing Chou, professor, computer science; Lawrence M. Davis, professor, English; Dennis J. Kear, professor, curriculum and instruction, and associate dean, College of Education; Paul Reed, associate professor, School of Music; Clayton A. Robarchek, professor, anthropology; Keith L. Williamson, associate professor, Elliott School of Communication; and Vernon Yenne, professor, School of Music.