USA, February 2009 - Caldwell Dominican Sister Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., Ph.D. celebrates her promotion to Professor of Theology (Biblical Studies) at the University of Portland, effective June 1, 2009. The University criteria for this promotion states, «The rank of Professor is reserved for those who are distinguished leaders in teaching, scholarship and service and who thereby serve as role models for the rest of the faculty and…for the entire University.»

In his letter of appointment, Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., University President, commented, «In student evaluations, students acknowledge the rigor of your courses, and the significant amount of reading and writing that is required in your courses. To me, it is significant that you receive excellent course evaluations from students while they at the same time indicate the high workload and time spent in studying to succeed in your classes.» Sister Carol’s recognition by her peers for her excellence in scholarship is indicated by her appointment to the editorial board of the Catholic Biblical Quarterly and the invitation to become a peer reviewer for the Journal of Catholic Higher Education by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. This prestigious honor was awarded because Sister Carol’s «Academic excellence would be an invaluable resource to this publication.»

Sister Carol is the author of numerous books and scholarly articles and plans to continue her work in research and publishing even as she also looks forward to teaching next semester’s biblical studies courses at the University.

Sister Peggy Ryan, OP

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Dominican Sisters of Caldwell

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