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2023-November-07-National Company Ranks Multiple Etsu Programs As Elite.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When it comes to academic departments operating at a high level, offering excellent classroom instruction and hands-on learning that prepares graduates for employment and real-world impact, East Tennessee State University is an institution that continues to shine.

Intelligent.com, a longtime resource for program ranking and educational planning, included several programs at the university in its 2024 top degree programs.

“I am thrilled that ETSU’s commitment to academic excellence is reflected in these rankings of a diverse range of programs across the institution,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs. “Our outstanding faculty offer …

Using Focus Groups To Understand Sorority And Fraternity Life And Inform Survey Design, Pietro Antonio Sasso, Kimberly R. Davis, Cindy Cogswell

New York Journal of Student Affairs

Fraternity and sorority experiences can support or challenge the undergraduate student experience related to student learning and development (Sasso et al., 2020a, 2020b). There are concerns that researchers, advisors, and practitioners can pay attention to in order to enhance healthy chapter cultures or intervene when concerns arise. The article explores the process of revising the Fraternity and Sorority Experience Survey (FSES) using focus group findings to inform survey revision and practice. The FSES is organized around five themes–Learning, Values, Alcohol/Social Issues, Operations, and Community–and measures student perceptions and experiences. Implications for practice are included about instrument revision and how it …

Sjsu Erfa Board Minutes, November 6, 2023, San Jose State University, Emeritus And Retired Faculty Association

SJSU ERFA Minutes

SJSU ERFA Executive Board Minutes

October 6, 2023

Passion For Vascular Disease Research Yields $5 Million In Nih Funding For Yabing Chen, Jeff Hansen

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2023-November-06-Etsu’S Ted Olson Earns Accolades.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson, a respected academic and writer who has helped elevate the university’s distinction in the areas of Appalachian Studies, bluegrass and more, has earned new accolades.

Olson had co-authored the liner notes for the 2022 album, “Lovey's Original Trinidad String Band: Encore Lovey!,” and it won the Certificate of Merit for Best Historical Research for its category from the ARSC (Association for Recorded Sound Collections). It is a prestigious organization that, among other charges, is dedicated to the preservation and study of sound recordings. This album featured 1912 and 1914 recordings by an important …

Chimes: November 6, 2023, Calvin University

Chimes

Campus construction steadily progresses by Savannah Shustack

Women's cross-country team named MIAA conference co-champions by Dillion Baumchen

Student researchers present at regional conference by Gabriel Choi & Savannah Shustack

"God the Father is not male": A Q&A with Rev. Dr. Amy Peeler by Ethan Meyers

Sextortion: A problem on college campuses by Savannah Shustack

Plaster Creek Stewards seek to heal both ecological and human relationships by Jacob Westra

Isolating meat consumption from production prevents us from a deep understanding of our food by Savannah Shustack

Uab's No Shave November Campaign For Prostate Cancer Awareness Underway, Brianna Hoge

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2023-November-05-Creating Better Workplaces, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

“Creating Better Workplaces: A Trauma-Informed Approach” is the topic of an upcoming presentation in the East Tennessee State University Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute (SBI) Resilience Series.

Dr. Wallace E. Dixon Jr. will be the speaker for the free virtual presentation on Tuesday, Dec. 5, at noon. Participants may register for the Zoom link.

In his presentation, Dixon, founding director of the SBI and a professor in the Department of Psychology at ETSU, will discuss how workplace leaders can maximize the productivity of their units by promoting employee satisfaction and belongingness through a sustainable commitment to trauma-informed practices.

This Resilience …

International Engagement Newsletter, November 5, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

In this issue:

--- Announcements
--- Upcoming Events on Campus with OIE
--- Taste of Culture 2023
--- Immigration Updates
--- Tips from Our Director
--- Upcoming Events in the Community

Profess 12: Project Report Pr4: The Profess 12 Summer School Toolkit, Una Beagon, Margaret Morgan, Ruchita Jani, Rosalind M Henry, Janet Mckennedy, Brian Bowe

Reports

This document forms part of the PROFESS 12 Summer School Toolkit for engineering educators as a component of Work Package 3 in the HEA funded PROFESS 12 (PROFessional skills for Engineering students - Summer School to achieve SDG 12) Project.

This handbook outlines the pedagogical background to the design of the Summer School and describes in detail the components of each session, outlining the aims and objectives, teaching and learning activities and links to resources or templates as required. Educators are encouraged to provide feedback or additional relevant resources to the project team for inclusion as alternative options.

A student …

2023-November-03-Brooks Gym Lets Buc Fans Experience Game Day Action Up Close.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The game day experience inside East Tennessee State University’s newer sports venues, such as William B. Greene Jr. Stadium for football, Thomas Stadium for baseball and Summers-Taylor Stadium for men’s and women’s soccer, is certainly exciting for Buccaneer fans, with lots of great amenities. Same with Johnson City’s Freedom Hall Civic Center for men’s basketball.

But fans of women’s basketball and volleyball find the “friendly confines” of the historic Brooks Gym a great place to take in a game, too.

One such fan is Janet Stork.

Consider Stork a “superfan.” She attends every game she can for various men’s and …

November 3, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Student And Faculty Perceptions Of The Impact Of Masks On Student Learning And Communication In The Classroom, Beau Shine, Kelly L. Brown, Christopher Felts, Trinnity Mitchell

Midwest Social Sciences Journal

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, facemask requirements while indoors were implemented in colleges and universities, both in the United States and beyond. Empirical evidence has shown that such mandates improved the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and administrators. However, the impacts of such precautions on student learning and communication have to date gone largely unexplored. The current study surveyed students and faculty at one regional midwestern institution to assess their perceptions on the impact of masks on student learning and communication in the classroom. Findings are included, followed by a discussion of their implications.

2023-November-03-Etsu Welcomes Community To Annual Holiday Lights Celebration.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University is ready to illuminate the campus once again for the most wonderful time of the year.

The community is invited to the annual holiday lights ceremony on Monday, Nov. 13, at 5:45 p.m. at ETSU’s Alumni Plaza (at Burgin Dossett Hall facing the Carillon). The event is free and open to the public.

Festivities will include live music by the ETSU Jazz Ensemble, a movie, free hot cocoa, cookies and more. ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland, SGA President Trent White and ETSU’s beloved mascot, Bucky, will take part in the lighting ceremony.

“This is one …

2023-November-03-Etsu Grad Finalist For Rhodes Scholarship.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

An East Tennessee State University alumnus is a finalist for a Rhodes Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world.

Shivam Patel, a 2022 health sciences graduate and first-generation student, will find out if he wins on Saturday, Nov. 11. If Patel is awarded the scholarship, he will be ETSU’s first Rhodes Scholar.

“Regardless if Shivam wins or not, his making it this far as a Rhodes finalist has created an enduring culture and tradition that will benefit everyone connected to ETSU, our community and our region,” said Dr. Carson Medley, assistant dean of the Honors College and …

Uab Department Of Radiation Oncology Achieves Accreditation For Radiation Oncology Services, Amy Richardson

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Uab Faculty Receive National Recognition For Policy Leadership, Micah Hardge

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2023-November-02-Etsu Invites Veterans To Campus For Free Lunch.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University invites veterans and military service members to enjoy a free lunch on Monday, November 13, the same day the university will hold a Veterans Day Program.

“Your courage, commitment and sacrifice shape the very fabric of our nation and our ETSU community,” ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland wrote in a message to campus earlier this week.

The free lunch is open to ETSU employees and students, as well as community members. Lunch runs from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the ETSU Dining Hall, located on the third floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center.

Veterans may …

November 2023 Faculty Senate Packet, University Of Nebraska At Kearney Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Packets

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2023-11-02 Employee Benefits Committee Revisal Proposal, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Employee Benefits Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Revised proposal for the Employee Benefits Committee submitted to the Faculty Senate on November 2, 2023.

The Current - Volume 34 Issue 5, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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Graduate Medical Education – A Look Back, Vicki Hamm

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

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An Slp Graduate Student’S Analysis Of Language In Children With Speech Sound Disorders, Madeline Janney, Donna Thomas

Journal of Interprofessional Practice and Collaboration

Purpose

Students in allied health professional (AHP) programs are instructed in evidenced-based evaluation practices and participate in interprofessional education and practice in order to identify disorders (e.g., speech, language, gross motor, fine motor) and provide effective treatment. The purpose of this paper is to present a small-scale research study of one graduate student in an AHP program that trains speech-language pathologists.

Method

A graduate student used retrospective methodology to examine the language skills of nine children with speech sound disorders (SSD) to determine if language impairment (LI) co-existed. The student learned and used a method of language sample analysis known …

We Are ... Marshall, November 1, 2023, Office Of Marshall University Communications

We Are ... Marshall: the Newsletter for Marshall University 1999-2023

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Inclusive Excellence In Honors Education, Brian A. Hoey

Publications of the Honors College at Marshall University

The author outlines a vision for enhancing the honors college experience at Marshall University, focusing on initiatives that benefit all students while aligning with principles of academic excellence and leadership development. The manuscript details initiatives that emphasize creative and critical inquiry, which supports the cultivation of well-rounded, innovative thinkers prepared for complex societal roles. Strategic enrollment management is highlighted as a key to attracting a diverse cohort of high-achieving students, enriching the academic and social environment for all. The author advocates for pedagogical strategies that encourage active learning and community engagement, preparing students to lead with integrity in a global …

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletter -November 2023, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Student Government Newsletters

A newsletter from the Lindenwood University Student Government.

Uni Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications And Featured Awards Newsletter, V1i3-4, 2022, Rod Library. Research & Sponsored Programs. Uni Foundation. University Of Northern Iowa.

UNI Impact: Faculty/Staff Scholarly Publications and Featured Awards Newsletter

Highlights the scholarship, research, and other scholarly work produced by University of Northern Iowa faculty, students, and staff.

This issue covers the period of April - December 2022.

November 2023: Staying Healthy During The Cold Season, College Of Graduate And Continuing Studies, East Tennessee State University

This and That for Graduate Success Newsletters

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Employee Policy Handbook November 2023, Sacred Heart University

Handbooks & Factbooks

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November 1, 2023 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

GreenMail (student newsletter through 2024)

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