On the Matter of Jeffrey Reeder
Whereas, Dr. Jeffrey Reeder, Professor of Spanish, has served one year (2020-21) as Chair of the Faculty of Sonoma State University; and
Whereas, Dr. Reeder, champion bike rider, has tirelessly advocated for bike racks, paths and safety over the last 20 years at SSU; and
Whereas, with grace and aplomb, Dr. Reeder has Zoomed us through a difficult year, always mindful of our well-being; and
Whereas, Dr. Reeder has shared the origins of many words to help develop a shared vocabulary, and never misses the chance to deliver a well-placed pun; and
Whereas, Dr. Reeder has developed the Zen 10 for Senate meetings, leading Senators at home through yoga on the Senate floor; and
Whereas, Dr. Reeder has been a sensible steward during the Covid year at SSU and helped bring rationality and logic to our approach to repopulation; and
Whereas, Dr. Reeder has used a variety of metaphors to help set the stage at every Senate meeting; and
Whereas, Dr. Reeder drives us toward compassion for the situation of students, faculty, staff, and administrators during the Covid pandemic of 2020; and
Whereas, Dr. Reeder welcomed students to speak at the Senate, reminding us why we do what we do and grounding us in the student experience; Therefore, be it hereby
Resolved, that the Academic Senate of Sonoma State University express its gratitude and respect to our friend, colleague, and leader for his contributions; and be it further
Resolved, that the members of the Academic Senate look forward to the ongoing contributions of Dr. Jeffrey Reeder to the life of the university.