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2023-November-25-Etsu Plays Critical Role In State Mitigation Plan.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Continuous downpours in August 2021 created catastrophic flooding.

The wildfires that raged in November 2016 scorched more than 90,000 acres.

And the tornadoes that roared through in 2011 left several dead.

Natural disasters occur on occasion in the Volunteer State, and having thorough plans in place to help minimize the destruction is critical.

East Tennessee State University is playing an important role on this front.

Earlier this month, the state of Tennessee announced that the 2023 Tennessee State Hazard Mitigation Plan had earned formal approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

“This report provides the most current understanding of risk …

2023-November-24-Yao Named Quillen College Of Medicine’S Dishner Chair Of Excellence.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Dr. Zhi Q. Yao, division chief of research and director of East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence in HIV/AIDS in the Quillen College of Medicine, has been named the college’s Paul Dishner Chair of Excellence in Medicine.

Established in 1989, the primary focus of the Dishner Chair of Excellence in Medicine is to enhance research efforts in the Quillen College of Medicine.

He is well-suited for the task.

During his time at ETSU, Yao has brought more than $10 million in grant funding for his research either as the principal or co-principal investigator on numerous research projects and …

Active-Duty Women’S Persistence In Online Undergraduate Degree Programs, Tara Lynn Clawson-Inga

Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies

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Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

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Call For Manuscripts, Todd Pagano

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

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Copyright, Todd Pagano

Journal of Science Education for Students with Disabilities

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2023-November-22-Etsu Professor Named Rural Health Fellow By National Rural Health Association, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Balio’s research focus at ETSU is centered on Medicaid, governmental public health systems and social determinants of health.  

Dr. Casey P. Balio, an assistant research professor with East Tennessee State University’s Center for Rural Health Research in the College of Public Health, has been named a 2024 Rural Health Fellow by the National Rural Health Association.

The NRHA announced its incoming class of Rural Health Fellows last month, with 17 fellows selected to participate. Each year, the NRHA selects highly motivated individuals who have proven their dedication to improving the health of rural America through their educational and professional …

2023-November-22-Balio Named Rural Health Fellow By National Rural Health Association.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dr. Casey P. Balio, an assistant research professor with East Tennessee State University’s Center for Rural Health Research in the College of Public Health, has been named a 2024 Rural Health Fellow by the National Rural Health Association.

The NRHA announced its incoming class of Rural Health Fellows last month, with 17 fellows selected to participate. Each year, the NRHA selects highly motivated individuals who have proven their dedication to improving the health of rural America through their educational and professional experiences.

The yearlong program aims to develop leaders who can articulate a clear and compelling vision for rural …

2023-November-21-Etsu Presents 2023 Alumni Awards.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Nine East Tennessee State University alumni and friends were recently honored with 2023 Alumni Awards on Friday, Nov. 17.

The George L. Carter Award was presented to Lt. Gen. Ronald V. Hite, a member of the Class of 1964. Hite led a decorated career in the military that spans more than three decades, commanding at every level and holding many unique positions during assignments throughout the United States, Germany, Vietnam and Korea.

These assignments included leadership and command positions in two infantry divisions, including commanding a battalion in the 7th Infantry Division. He also held a battalion staff position and …

2023-November-21-Etsu To Host Indigenous Heritage Celebration For Native American Heritage Month.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University will host an Indigenous Heritage Celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 29, in observance of Native American Heritage Month.

This event will take place in The Cave on the first level of the D.P. Culp Student Center from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. It is sponsored by the Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center and Native American Student Organization at ETSU.

November is Native American Heritage Month, and its observance is important for educating people on the history and contributions of the Indigenous peoples.

“We have over 550 federally recognized tribes in the United States alone,” said Dr. Deborah Thibeault, …

Online Assessment In Large Undergraduate Courses During Covid-19 Emergency Response Teaching, Kate Maloney Williams, Alice E. Donlan

Journal of Educational Research and Practice

The transition to online instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic was unprecedented and forced many universities to quickly embrace online distance learning. This context created new challenges, particularly around assessment strategies. Empirical research has demonstrated that formative assessment fosters more active learning in online classrooms. However, formative assessment strategies are not always adapted well to online platforms based on the nature of the subject matter and the size of the class. This qualitative case study sought to understand instructors’ experiences and strategies for conducting assessment remotely, specifically for large-size undergraduate courses. The investigation relied on data from semi-structured interviews with University …

2023-November-20-Wets-Fm Promoting Npr College Podcast Challenge.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Local college students who are aspiring podcasters can compete for their podcast to be showcased nationally in the third annual “College Podcast Challenge,” hosted by NPR.

The competition is open for submissions until Jan 5, 2024. As in years past, the challenge is the same: produce a podcast between three and eight minutes on a topic, issue or story of your choosing. The winner will receive a $5,000 scholarship and $500 will be awarded to finalists. The grand prize winner and finalists will be notified in February 2024.

Chad Barrett, station director at WETS-FM, recently interviewed Janet Woojeong Lee, …

Development And Validation Of An Instrument To Evaluate Social Media Engagement With Millennial Alumni, Megan Robinson Smith

Doctoral Dissertations

Higher education leaders may need assistance creating engaging social media content for alumni. Research questions for the current study included: What values, attitudes, and behavior variables are associated with engaging millennials? What motivations and gratification variables are associated with engaging millennials on social media? How would university leaders use the instrument to assess engagement with millennial alumni via social media through an understanding of millennial values, attitudes, behaviors, motivations, and gratifications variables? Both generation and uses and gratification theories provided the frameworks for developing the instrument. The study used the modified Delphi method to create the instrument. Building the instrument …

Leveraging Student-Generated Social Media Data For Higher Education Marketing In Pakistan: A Netnographic Approach To Enhance Student Engagement And Branding, Hamza Rashid, Aamir Shahzad, Wisal Ahmad

CBER Conference

This conceptual paper delves into the dynamic realm of higher education marketing in Pakistan, focusing on the utilization of student-generated social media data as a strategic resource. This paper proposes a netnographic approach as a potent means to harness the wealth of insights embedded in online conversations, enabling HEIs to establish deeper connections with students and refine their marketing strategies.

2023-November-17-Semester Recap, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Greetings!

I want to share with you a quick recap of our semester achievements and noteworthy headlines within our college. 

August had lots of milestones, including welcoming our Class of 2027 during Gatton Ready and our White Coat Ceremony. 

We celebrated the accomplishments of Dr. Jessica Burchette, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, who was honored with the prestigious Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching at our university's Faculty Convocation. Dr. Burchette's dedication and commitment to excellence in teaching have significantly contributed to our academic success.  

In addition, Drs. Burchette and Katelyn Alexander, Director of Experiential Education, were both named new …

2023-November-17-Etsu Board Approves Employee Pay Raises, New Contract For President.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

During its quarterly meeting held earlier today, East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees approved the largest pay increase for employees in the university’s modern history. This includes raising the university’s starting hourly wage for full-time, benefits-eligible employees to at least $13.65, a 19.3 percent increase over the current starting rate of $11.44.

The starting wages for employees of ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine and Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy will be at least $15 per hour. Additionally, full-time, benefits-eligible employees will receive a 4.5 percent increase, capped at $7,500 per person. The $7,500 maximum does not apply to employees …

November 17, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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2023-November-17-Etsu Athletic Equipment Staff Help Players, Coaches In Myriad Ways.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

While most of the glory in athletics is reserved for on-the-field heroics, there are droves of dedicated staffers who labor long hours.

Such is the case at East Tennessee State University.

And while Sam Rice and Roger Hammons work in relative obscurity, both perform critical work, finding their profession of athletic equipment management exciting and rewarding.

They call it a “customer service” job. “You have to take care of the players every day – coaches as well – making sure everybody has the equipment they need for practice and games,” said Rice, athletic equipment manager in ETSU’s Department of Intercollegiate …

The George-Anne Deep Dive, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

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Understanding The Lived Experiences Of Undergraduate Transfer Students At Faith-Based And Religiously Affiliated Institutions: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study, Amanda Nicole Davis

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenological study was to understand the lived experiences of undergraduate transfer students at faith-based and religiously affiliated institutions in the United States. Thus, in order to explore this phenomenon, the central research question directing the present study was: What are the lived experiences of undergraduate transfer students at faith-based and religiously affiliated institutions in the United States? The two theories guiding this study were Astin’s theory of involvement and Tinto’s theory of engagement, as they explain the relationship between institutional fit, involvement, and feelings of belonging. This study employed a transcendental phenomenological design and included …

Motivation In Student Retention: A Phenomenology Of Non-Traditional Undergraduate Students In Online Learning, Jasmine Monique Reynolds

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this transcendental phenomenology study was to understand the experiences of non-traditional undergraduate students taking online courses at a public or a private university in Virginia. The self-determination theory, which guided this study, explained the motivated behaviors of intrinsic and extrinsic needs that affect the determination in non-traditional students completing a task. Self-determination theory provided the theoretical framework to answer the central research question for this study as well as the sub-questions: (1) What are the lived experiences of non-traditional students while taking online courses at a public or private university in Virginia? (2) What influences non-traditional students …

2023-11-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from November 16, 2023.

The Current - Volume 34 Issue 6, Nova Southeastern University

Student Newspapers

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We Are ... Marshall, November 15, 2023, Office Of Marshall University Communications

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

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An Inquiry Into Hope And Imagination In Jesuit Education: Ignatian Design Thinking As A Lens For Exploration, Stacy Neier Beran, Patrick M. Green

Jesuit Higher Education: A Journal

Hope and imagination are foundational to a Jesuit education, and as central tenets, inform teaching and learning through Ignatian pedagogy. The authors explore hope and imagination in the Jesuit context through the lens of scholar-practitioner inquiry, drawing from the local context and practice of an Ignatian design thinking course as a source of knowledge. This inquiry approach is rooted in practice-based research, and situates scholarly exploration through lines of inquiry and problems of practice, specifically exploring how design thinking fosters curiosity and creates space for teaching imagination and hope. The authors draw on their teaching experiences, course design, and professional …

2023-November-15-Campus Conversations Etsu Army Rotc, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

In this episode of Campus Conversations, President Noland speaks with LTC Jared Powell about the legacy of success of ETSU's Army ROTC program and the accomplishments of ETSU's cadets, past and present.

2023-November-15-The Value Of Higher Education In Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

I have written before about the value of higher education to both individuals as well as our communities. Now, I am proud to share that East Tennessee State University has joined forces with nine other public universities in Tennessee to help share that message across the state. Through a new campaign called “Four the Future,” we are working to increase awareness of the strong return on investment our universities provide for all Tennesseans.

At an individual level, a university education remains the surest path to economic mobility. Median earnings for bachelor’s degree-holders are 84 percent higher than those …

2023 November 15 - From My Notepads Newsletter, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University, Brian Noland

From My Notepads: A Newsletter from President Brian Noland

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Spectrum, Volume 51, Issue 9, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: SHU Introduces Two Muslim Prayer Rooms - Diner Diaries: Behind the Scenes at JP's - Pioneer Guides World Tour - The Beatles "Come Together" for Final Song - Field Hockey Takes Home NEC Championship - Meet Nine-Time NEC Rookie of the Week: Gaby Zovko

Uab Libraries Offer Courtesy Card To All Alabama Residents, Alicia Rohan

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