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2023-October-19-Etsu Scientists- Beavers Have Been Shaping North America For 7 Million Years.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Famous for their habits of downing trees and damming rivers, beavers leave a major impact on their environments. In fact, scientists have said that beavers change their surroundings more than any other animal besides humans.

And new research suggests that these rodents have been modifying forests and rivers for millions of years.

These insights come from a study published in the journal “Palaeontologia Electronica” by Kelly Lubbers, bonebed paleontologist at The Mammoth Site in South Dakota and an alumnus of East Tennessee State University’s paleontology master’s program, and Dr. Joshua Samuels, associate professor in the ETSU Department of Geosciences …

Introduction To International Business, Rajaram Veliyath

KSU Distinguished Course Repository

An introduction to the global business environment, this course examines the discrete and interactive effects of the geographic, historical, sociocultural, political/legal, economic and technological forces that shape business activities across borders and their consequences.

2023-10-19 Provost's Response To Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

Provost's response to the Faculty Welfare & Concerns Committee meeting minutes of October 19, 2023.

2023-October-19-‘Fl3tch3r’ Exhibit On Display At Etsu’S Reece Museum.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The 11th annual “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social and Politically Engaged Art” is on display at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum through Dec. 8. On Thursday, Nov. 2, at 5 p.m., Adam DelMarcelle, this year’s juror, will present a public talk at the museum. An awards ceremony will begin at 6 p.m., followed by a reception.

“We are always excited to see what each year’s exhibit will offer and this year features such a variety of artists from various cultural backgrounds,” said Spenser Brenner, the Reece Museum’s exhibition coordinator. “This year features folks from all across the U.S. and eight other …

Road Maintenance Challenges: The Greatest Obstacle To Sustainable Development In South Sudan, Gai Chol Paul

Journal of Sustainable Social Impact

Road infrastructure plays a crucial role in the sustainable development of any nation. It connects communities, facilitates trade, and enables essential service delivery. However, road maintenance is one of the most significant challenges hindering sustainable development in South Sudan. The poor roads hinder economic growth, access to essential services, and social cohesion and are in dire need of repair and upkeep. Thus, I developed this qualitative multiple-case study to explore challenges that hinder road maintenance in South Sudan. I collected data through document review and semi-structured interviews with four road engineers, and then thematically analyzed the gathered data. Three themes …

2023-October-18-Etsu Professors Part Of Major Project Studying Student Behavior.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

A bevy of long-term problems can be the result when students struggle with social and behavioral issues.

A lack of access to behavioral health services often amplifies the problem, especially in rural America.

Researchers are hoping to discern how to address this.

A pair of East Tennessee State University professors are at the center of the effort.

“What an opportunity to live out the mission of ETSU to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond,” said Drs. Kim Hale, a professor in Educational Foundations and Special Education and director of the Center of Excellence …

2023-October-18-Peak Fall Color Coming Soon, Etsu Says, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Across the region’s lower elevations, the parade of red, yellow and orange is likely to peak around Halloween, beginning the weekend of October 28 and stretching through the first week or so of November. 

“The sustained cooler temperatures have definitely kicked off the changing colors,” said Travis Watson, East Tennessee State University’s campus arborist.  

Beautiful colors are popping across the mountains of East Tennessee, Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia.  

Go see them while you can.  

“The region’s highest elevations are currently at or past peak and the progression down in elevation is well underway,” he said.  

Weather conditions …

2023-October-18-Etsu Ccrhs Training Next Generation Of Child Welfare Advocates.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When the state of Tennessee called upon its institutions to offer a certificate program to train more child welfare advocates, East Tennessee State University answered.

Across the state, there is a critical need for more people trained to recognize and intervene when children are being maltreated or abused at all levels of intervention – from the Department of Children’s Services and the court system to police officers and educators.

“This program is designed so people can learn to work together for the best interests of the child and their family, and also to train people how to appropriately intervene,” said …

2023-October-17-2023 State Of The University Address- Positioning Etsu For The Future, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Understanding Attitudes Towards Change, Organizational Diversity & Inclusion Strategies And Anti-Racist, Multicultural Engagement, Lynda D. Gonzales

College of Business Theses and Dissertations

Building on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), this study focuses on employees from YMCAs across the United States and explores the relationships between individual resistance to change (RTC), attitudes towards organizational diversity & inclusion strategies (AODI) and engagement in anti-racist, multicultural (AMO) efforts. Utilizing the Resistance to Change Scale, the study argues that higher RTC results in lower engagement in AMO activities. Additionally, the study explores AODI predicting more positive attitudes result in greater AMO engagement and that AODI will moderate the relationship between RTC and AMO. A demographically representative total of 141 YMCA employees participated from across the …

Intellectual Capital In Hospitality And Tourism: A Critical Review And Future Research Agenda, Vladimir Dzenopoljac, Vladimir Senic, Thouraya Gherissi Labben, Hasan Evrim Arici, Mehmet Ali Koseoglu

All Works

Purpose The purpose of this research is to provide a critical review of the intellectual capital (IC) research in hospitality and tourism (HT) literature. Design/methodology/approach This study uses 141 research papers published on IC in HT between 2003 and 2021 to offer the findings of a systematic review of publications that cover the issue of IC as a holistic concept, rather than just a component of it, within the sector. Findings The progress on the topic is addressed. The authors' findings also reveal the related research productivity, main themes compared to other service sectors and methodologies applied in the knowledge …

2023-October-16-An Inspiring Journey Toward A Career In Special Education.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

As a child, East Tennessee State University senior Ashlyn Mills had little interest in teaching.

“School was a terrible experience for me, which led to me completing high school online. During that time, I volunteered at the elementary school my mother worked at,” said Mills. “She recommended I volunteer in the special education classroom her friend taught, and I reluctantly did. I fell in love instantly.”

Mills is one of the many who found a passion working with those with a variety of intellectual, developmental, learning, emotional and physical disabilities and sensory impairments.

And in many areas of the …

2023-October-16-Etsu To Host ‘Upper East Tennessee Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault Summit’.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s inaugural “Upper East Tennessee Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Summit” conference, presented by the Office of Professional Development, will be held Friday, Oct. 27, at the James and Nellie Brinkley Center.

The conference, which takes place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, aims to train and educate members of the community in the prevention of and response to sexual assault, and in advocacy and treatment for victims. It is intended as an initial effort to eliminate misconceptions and create an environment in which a response to both victims and survivors will be elevated and inspired to best …

2023-October-16-Outstanding Leaders In Etsu’S Department Of Student Life And Enrollment.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

As East Tennessee State University's 23-24 academic year has begun, three distinguished leaders in the Division of Student Life and Enrollment have assumed expanded university roles.

Drs. Michelle Byrd, Heather Levesque and Allison Davis are committed to the division's primary mission – the success and well-being of its students.

These appointments signify ETSU’s ongoing commitment to promote student success and provide support to its diverse student body.

Dr. Michelle Byrd (left), Dr. Heather Levesque (middle), and Dr. Allison Davis (right).

Byrd has been promoted to the role of associate vice president and dean of students. Byrd will provide leadership oversight …

Leading K-12 Community Responsiveness To Cyber Threats Via Education Of School Community, Michele Kielty, A. Renee Staton

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Cyber threats have escalated in recent years. Many of these threats have been direct and vicious attacks on K-12 systems. Educators are rarely trained on how to address cyber threats from a systemic and educational perspective when such challenges arise in their school buildings. This article explains the cyber threats that are looming large for K-12 systems and provides concrete tools for school leaders to employ in order to provide preventive education to their school communities.

The Santa Clara, 2023-10-13, Santa Clara University

The Santa Clara

No abstract provided.

A Qualitative Analysis Of Corporate Responsibility For The Education Of U.S. Citizens, Heidi Leslie O'Donnell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Educated and trained workers represent the primary critical success factor needed for all organizations to achieve their mission. Organizations depend on a constant flow of educated applicants competing for their jobs at any given time. Traditionally, public, private, and charter schools prepared U.S. citizens for college, trade schools, military, or university, enabling them to then compete successfully for jobs of the era. Today, a myriad of problems face these schools, including disruptive change, uninvolved parents, lack for funding, teacher unions, politics, school overcrowding, COVID-19, outdated training methods, security, race issues, and more. The result is that this education model is …

2023-October-13-Etsu Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting At Gilbreath Hall.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

This week, East Tennessee State University held a ribbon-cutting at the newly renovated Gilbreath Hall, the university’s oldest academic building. The event was part of the university’s Founders Week, a celebration of its founding in October 1911.

Named for ETSU’s first president, Sidney Gilbreath, Gilbreath Hall underwent significant renovations last summer, transforming its classrooms and offices with state-of-the-art technology and amenities that will improve the student experience.

“Gilbreath Hall has become a historical landmark for our campus,” said ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. “It also is a symbol of our collective belief in a brighter future. This most recent renovation …

2023-October-12-Etsu Continues Tradition Of Hand-Painted Ornaments.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Last year, East Tennessee State University began the tradition of chronicling the history of ETSU through artistic holiday ornaments.

The legacy continues this year with a limited-edition, hand-painted ornament that highlights the Amphitheatre.

For generations, the Amphitheatre has been an important part of campus life, with scores of speeches, performances and events happening there. Still today, it’s a site where students gather to make lasting memories. The natural outdoor backdrop makes a perfect place for photos.

The ornament will be available by Nov. 1 at only these locations for $125:

Bowman Jewelers, 401 W. Oakland Ave., (423) 282-8101; and …

Like Treating The Symptom Rather Than The Cause - The Omission Of Courses Over Terrorism In Nsa Designated Institutions, Ida L. Oesteraas

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

The National Security Agency (NSA) awards Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) designations to institutions that commit to producing cybersecurity professionals who will work in careers that reduce vulnerabilities in our national infrastructure. A review of the curricula in the 327 institutions and their degree programs reveal that only two programs offer a required course about terrorism. Given the fluid nature of terrorism and its threat to national infrastructure, the omission is concerning. It is recommended that NSA-certified cybersecurity programs begin implementing educational content that aim to teach about this emerging crime and justice issue. One suggestion is to embrace the …

Integrating Certifications Into The Cybersecurity College Curriculum: The Efficacy Of Education With Certifications To Increase The Cybersecurity Workforce, Binh Tran, Karen C. Benson, Lorraine Jonassen

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

One only needs to listen to the news reports to recognize that the gap between securing the enterprise and cybersecurity threats, breaches, and vulnerabilities appears to be widening at an alarming rate. An un-tapped resource to combat these attacks lies in the students of the secondary educational system. Necessary in the cybersecurity education is a 3-tiered approach to quickly escalate the student into a workplace-ready graduate. The analogy used is a three-legged-stool, where curriculum content, hands-on skills, and certifications are equal instruments in the edification of the cybersecurity student. This paper endeavors to delve into the 3^rd leg of …

2023-10-12 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from October 12, 2023.

2023-10-13 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from October 12, 2023.

2023-October-12-Celebrating Etsu Heroes.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University recognized three individuals and two university divisions as “ETSU Heroes” for the many ways they have gone beyond to support the mission of ETSU.

ETSU Heroes is an annual recognition program that celebrates the impactful and extraordinary service of people across the ETSU community. The ETSU Heroes were honored with medallions and cash awards at a special ceremony held Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the D.P. Culp Student Center. The event was part of ETSU’s Founders Week, celebrating the university’s October 1911 founding.

“One of the things I love the most about East Tennessee State University …

Privacy Harm And Non-Compliance From A Legal Perspective, Suvineetha Herath, Haywood Gelman, Lisa Mckee

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

In today's data-sharing paradigm, personal data has become a valuable resource that intensifies the risk of unauthorized access and data breach. Increased data mining techniques used to analyze big data have posed significant risks to data security and privacy. Consequently, data breaches are a significant threat to individual privacy. Privacy is a multifaceted concept covering many areas, including the right to access, erasure, and rectify personal data. This paper explores the legal aspects of privacy harm and how they transform into legal action. Privacy harm is the negative impact to an individual as a result of the unauthorized release, gathering, …

Adoption Of Cybersecurity Policies By Local Governments 2020, Donald F. Norris Phd, Laura K. Mateczun Jd

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

This paper should be of interest to the readers of this journal because it addresses a subject that has received little scholarly attention; namely, local government cybersecurity. The U.S. has over 90,000 units of local government, of which almost 39,000 are “general purpose” units (i.e., municipalities, counties, towns and townships). On average, these governments do not practice cybersecurity effectively (Norris, et al., 2019 and 2020). One possible reason is that they do not adopt and/or implement highly recommended cybersecurity policies. In this paper, we examine local government adoption or lack of adoption of cybersecurity policies using data from three surveys. …

2023-October-11-Celebrated Author Jeff Vandermeer Coming To Etsu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Renowned author Jeff VanderMeer is coming to East Tennessee State University later this month.

Dubbed “the weird Thoreau” by The New Yorker, VanderMeer’s work has captured a range of awards. His “Southern Reach” trilogy, a New York Times bestseller, has been translated into over 35 languages. The first novel in the series, “Annihilation,” won the Nebula Award and Shirley Jackson Award, and Paramount made it into a movie in 2018.

“The Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative is thrilled that we can bring Jeff VanderMeer to ETSU for several exciting sessions,” said Dr. Jesse Graves, the poet-in-residence and a professor …

2023-October-11-Ccrhs Announces Distinguished Alumni And Hall Of Fame Inductees.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University's College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences recently announced its 2023 Distinguished Alumni and Hall of Fame inductees.

Kristie Hammonds and Dr. Don Samples were presented with the Distinguished Alumnus Award, which honors those graduates who have contributed in a significant way to the vision and mission of the college.

• Hammonds is president and CEO of Frontier Health, and is currently a member of the Northeast Regional Health Council, and vice-chair of the Tennessee Association of Mental Health Organization’s Executive Board of Directors. She also serves on the executive council of the STRONG Accountable Care …

2023-October-11-Now Is The Time To Enjoy Fall In The Mountains.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Now is the time to plan your excursion into the region’s highest elevations, as fall color is likely to peak now through next weekend.

“I think that these cold temperatures are going to really start to speed things up,” said Travis Watson, the campus arborist at East Tennessee State University. “I would look for this weekend through October 22 to be the best times to travel to higher elevations.”

Recent high winds did bring down some leaves throughout the Appalachian Highlands, though that mostly happened with poplar and “less showy hardwoods,” Watson said.

“Monday’s rainfall was also much needed …

2023-October-10-Etsu Graduates Inducted Into Tennessee Collaborative Practice Society.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Two East Tennessee State University graduates from the Class of 2023 have been inducted into the Tennessee Collaborative Practice Society (TCPS), which recognizes students in Tennessee who have excelled in interprofessional education, practice and research.

It’s a prestigious honor that reflects ETSU’s mission of improving the quality of life for people in the region and beyond, with the university's extensive combination of academic programs and patient-care facilities providing students with an elevated interprofessional experience in health care education.

Drs. Taylor Coston (pharmacy/public health) and William Miller (medicine) were both part of ETSU’s robust interprofessional education program where students learn to …