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2020-August-07-Etsu Health Experts Assist With Plans To Protect Safety And Health Of Campus Clinics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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p xmlns:ouc="https://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">JOHNSON CITY (August 7, 2020) – A team of experts from East Tennessee State University’s health sciences colleges is helping the university navigate important decisions and policies to protect the health and safety of the campus community and ETSU Health clinics during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Created in response to the pandemic, the Medical Response Team meets regularly to analyze disease trends, craft medical suggestions and aid in decisions and considerations regarding the safe return to campus.

“In addition to following recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and local and state health officials, ETSU is fortunate to have …

2020-August-05-Welcome Class Of 2024, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (August 5, 2020)— East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed the Class of 2024 during a new two-week orientation program called Gatton Ready. 

Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is designed to help students connect through orientation activities and ultimately succeed in the classroom through learning strategies, time management skills, and some introductory coursework. In addition, the program features a focus on health and wellbeing, along with a friendly, year-long competition to inspire students.

“Gatton Ready is exciting because it not only gives our students a head start in the classroom, but …

2020-August-05-Etsu Pharmacy School Welcomes Class Of 2024, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (August 5, 2020)— East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy welcomed the Class of 2024 during a new two-week orientation program called Gatton Ready.  

Held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the program is designed to help students connect through orientation activities and ultimately succeed in the classroom through learning strategies, time management skills, and some introductory coursework.  In addition, the program features a focus on health and well-being, along with a friendly,  year-long competition to inspire students. 

“Gatton Ready is exciting because it not only gives our students a head start in the classroom, but …

2020 August 4 - Medical Student Education Committee Minutes, Medical Student Education Committee, East Tennessee State University

Medical Student Education Committee Minutes

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2020-August-04-A Life With Flavor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 4, 2020) – When Dr. Cecilia McIntosh retires from East Tennessee State University one day, she hopes to leave “a whole chapter in the book” on plant biochemistry.

That goal is important to the researcher, but equally important is the legacy she leaves with her students – undergraduate and graduate – a legacy of critical thinking skills, hands-on and high-tech laboratory practices and a drive to keep asking, seeking, discovering and sharing.

Exhibiting a mathematical mind at an early age, McIntosh was encouraged and challenged by her grandfather, who gave her math problems to work in her …

2020-August-04-College Of Nursing Offering Info Sessions For Graduate Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (August 4, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing is offering four online information sessions throughout August for nurses who are interested in pursuing a nursing graduate degree. 

The sessions will be offered via Zoom on: 

• Wednesday, Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-noon 
• Thursday, Aug. 13, noon to 1 p.m. 
• Monday, Aug. 17, 4-5 p.m. 
• Tuesday, Aug. 25, 8-9 a.m. 

“These sessions will be useful for nurses who are considering continuing their education, advancing their careers or focusing their interests,” said Karen Hirst, assistant dean of student services in the College of Nursing. “We will have staff and …

2020-August-04-Dr Daryl A Carter, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 4, 2020) – The Africana Studies Program at East Tennessee State University is under new leadership. Dr. Daryl A. Carter, professor of history, has been named interim director of the program effective Aug. 1 by Interim Provost Dr. Wilsie Bishop and Dr. Gordon Anderson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. 

Dr. Daryl A. Carter

“I am humbled by this opportunity and I look forward to working with students, faculty and …

2020-August-03-Data Analytics Graduate Certificate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 3, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of College of Business and Technology is now offering a data analytics graduate certificate that is geared toward professionals across a multitude of industries who are interested in learning how to use data to develop business strategies and improve decision-making skills.

The program is designed to be completed in a four-course, 12-credit-hour sequence that builds a strong foundation for becoming a data analyst. The certificate can be completed on campus, online, or a combination of the two. Evening classes will be offered to allow maximum flexibility for program participants. …

2020-2021 Faculty Senate Roster, Faculty Senate, East Tennessee State University

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2020-Health Care Innovation Flourishes At Etsu Pharmacy School Shark Tank Presentation, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Budding pharmacy entrepreneurs at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy displayed their business savvy during the annual Shark Tank event, the colleges version of the popular reality show.

The students were challenged to develop business plans which addressed health care gaps in the community, region or nation with viable interventions spanning clinical and technological mediums. Each student group presented to live "sharks, business owners, health care administrators, or related experts who serve as volunteer judges seeking to encourage highly engaged, business-ready professionals to make an impact on a community. The competition was led by Drs. Jeff Gray …

2020-August-High School Golf Tryouts, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2020-August-Hs Girls Soccer - Parent Meeting - Practice Begins, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2020-August-Fall 2020 Sports Covid Announcement, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2020-August-Hs Cross Country Welcomes New Coach - Parent Meeting, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2020-High School Girls Softball, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Advanced Placement And Dual Enrollment Courses For Economically Disadvantaged Students And 2-Year Completion Rates At Tennessee Public Higher Education Institutions, Mia Hyde

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to measure the possible relationship between Advanced Placement and dual enrollment courses for economically disadvantaged students on 2-year completion rates at public Tennessee higher education institutions. A quantitative, quasi experimental, comparative design was used to analyze secondary data to determine if there is a relationship between Advanced Placement, dual enrollment courses, and 2-year completion rates for students in Tennessee community colleges and public universities. The sample for this study consisted of students who entered a Tennessee community college or Tennessee public university in the Fall of 2015. These students had taken at least one …

Serious Mental Illness And Rural Primary Care: Provider Training, Attitudes, And Opinions, Lydia Eisenbrandt

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Healthcare resources are especially limited in rural regions of the US. The lack of Primary Care Providers (PCPs) and mental/behavioral health services is problematic, as there are high rates of behavioral and medical concerns within rural populations. Special populations, such as rural persons with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), are medically complex and represent a vulnerable and underserved population. Healthcare outcomes for persons with SMI are poor compared to the general population and commonly lead to premature death. Various barriers prevent this population from accessing optimal healthcare, especially in rural areas, due to negative perceptions/stigma, a lack of understanding from PCPs, …

Utilizing The Public On Public Lands: The Application Of Community Science To Monitor And Model Erosion In National Forests, Jacob L. Hansen

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Unpaved forest roads are adversely affecting coldwater streams through excessive erosion and the subsequent sedimentation of adjacent waterways. To help identify areas of concern, Trout Unlimited (TU) in the Southern Appalachian region developed a Community Science initiative to gather data on sediment sources and stream-road crossings. Volunteers were recruited and trained to monitor road and trail conditions and collect and submit data using a Survey123 application on their cell phones. Analysis of the contributed data reveals statistical connections between drainage type and both erosion level and stream sedimentation. The contributed data were also included as a calibration for the lite …

Head Start Preschool Teachers’ Perceptions Of Reggio Emilia Principles Practiced Within Their Own Setting: A Case Study, Tara Terry Voit

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The Reggio Emilia Approach (REA) and Head Start (HS) value high-quality early education, support for families, and community partnerships according to the literature. Exploring principles of REA in relation to the HS program model may reveal alignment that will inform high-quality developmentally appropriate practices that are meaningful and enhance learning outcomes. This multiple case study explores the REA in alignment within three Head Start programs in New Mexico, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. Participant groups include one education director, one education leader, and four teachers in each of the three locations. In New Mexico, the HS program was located on a Native …

2020-August-01-New Chairs And Interim Chairs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Even amidst a pandemic, a flurry of academic activity continues at East Tennessee State University as several departments across campus have welcomed new chair or interim chair positions:

College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Daniel Westover, Chair, Department of Literature and Language

College of Business and Technology

Dr. Joel Faidley, Interim Chair, Department of Accountancy

Maj. Ken Monas, Chair, Department of Military Science

Dr. Taylor Stevenson, Interim Chair, Department of Economics and Finance

Clemmer College

Dr. Jill Channing, Interim Chair, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences

Dr. Bess Sirmon-Taylor, Chair, Department of …

2020-August-01-Wellbeing Initiative Inspires Competition At Gatton College Of Pharmacy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – While there won’t be any flying Quidditch tournaments anytime soon, a new student wellbeing program at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is inspired by the competitive house model from Harry Potter and designed to help students soar to new heights throughout their pharmacy career.

The Gatton Wellbeing Program was created to foster mentorship, student leadership and personal growth through a friendly year-long tournament and is one of the first—if not the first—college of pharmacy program of its kind in the world, modeled on the highly successful “learning community” model pioneered by the Vanderbilt …

The Relationship Between Cell-Free Dna And Resistance Training, Henry Lang

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The primary purposes of this dissertation were to explore relationship between cell free DNA (cf-DNA), creatine kinase (CK), C-reactive protein (CRP), vertical jump testing delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in response to a high-volume resistance training protocol, and to assess the sensitivity of cf-DNA to different resistance training volume loads. The secondary purpose was to examine the relationship between cf-DNA and relative strength. Study 1 was an exploratory attempt to discover relationships between cf-DNA, CK, CRP, delayed onset muscle soreness, and performance variables. Seventeen resistance trained males were recruited, 9 were randomly assigned to receive BCAAs while 8 received a …

Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction Of Quaternary Saltville, Virginia, Using Ostracode Autecology, Austin Gause

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The Saltville valley in southwestern Virginia is home to Quaternary localities containing paleontological and archaeological remains. Historically the valley has been mined for salt and the small lakes, ponds and springs along the valley floor have a brackish signature. A preliminary report on the site’s ostracode fauna suggested that the site’s water was not always saline. This study analyzed modern and Quaternary ostracodes to understand the valley’s hydrologic and chemical evolution. Sediments contained primarily freshwater species, including the environmentally sensitive Candona crogmaniana. The presence of Pelocypris tuberculatum and a new Fabaeformiscandona species throughout a vertical section spanning the latest Pleistocene …

The Lived Experiences Of Adolescent Ell Students In East Tennessee, Sarah Mould

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Adolescent immigrant students face many challenges upon entering public schools for the first time, especially in rural areas where schools may not have the resources and cultural competence to meet their needs. Background factors like culture, previous schooling, and socioeconomic status combine with contextual factors in the learning environment, which further affect their academic outcome. The qualitative tradition of phenomenology was used to explore and describe the experiences and challenges of thirteen Spanish-speaking immigrant or newcomer youth who entered East Tennessee public middle or high schools within the last fifteen school years.

The findings indicated that parents’ perspectives and understanding …

Roles Of Endothelial Cell Heat Shock Protein A12b And Β-Glucan, A Reagent For Trained Immunity In The Regulation Of Inflammation In Sepsis, Fei Tu

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Sepsis is dysregulated host immune response to infection causing life-threatening organ dysfunction. Endothelial cell dysfunction and uncontrolled inflammatory responses are two contributors for sepsis-induced mortality. The crosstalk between endothelial and immune cells plays a critical role in the pathophysiology of sepsis. Therefore, understanding the mechanism of interaction between endothelial and immune cells will provide novel information to develop therapeutic strategies for sepsis.

Pathogen associated moleculear patterns (PAMPs) and/or damage associated molecular patterns (DAMPs) produced during sepsis, activate endothelial cells to increase the expression of adhesion molecules, attracting immune cell infiltration into the tissues. Uncontrolled inflammatory responses during the early phase …

Pentecostal Women And Religious Reformation In The Progressive Era: The Political Novelty Of Women’S Religious And Organizational Leadership, Sherry Kaye Ms.

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The Progressive Era in America from 1870 to 1920 introduced unprecedented change in the way Americans lived, worked, and thought about themselves in relation to the rest of the world. New platforms of charitable benevolence, religious activism, and legislative reform were enacted to meet the changed demographic landscape initiated by waves of new immigration from Europe. The tenor of religious worship shifted in mainstream and evangelical churches to reflect not only new ways of response to these changes, but new ideas of women as authoritative leaders in secular and religious institutions. Charismatic evangelical women influenced by an era of change …

A Mixed-Methods Analysis Of Abortion Attitudes And Perceptions Among Women Living In Alabama And South Carolina, Anthony Peluso

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Legal induced abortion is a safe option for terminating a pregnancy for women of reproductive age in the United States (U.S.), though access has varied since the Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton cases in 1973. Information is lacking on women’s attitudes toward and perceptions of abortion as well as on related constructs such as pregnancy attitudes and contraceptive use. Exploring these constructs is important in that it can provide much needed context to women’s reproductive life planning. This research aimed to explore perceptions of abortion access and safety and examine the potential associations between attitudes toward abortion access …

Examining The Relationship Among Middle School Students’ Performance On The Tnready Assessment, District Checkpoints, And Teacher-Assigned Grades, Kristina Dempsey

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The purpose of this nonexperimental, quantitative study was to determine if there is a significant correlation among teacher-assigned grades (TAG), district checkpoint scores (CP), and student scale-scores on TNReady tests. The focus was on 1,445 seventh and eighth grade students who were enrolled at a middle school in northeast Tennessee during the academic years of 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, specifically for the content areas of English Language Arts and mathematics. The second purpose of this study was to examine any moderating effects of the categorical variable, students with disabilities (SWD) status, on the correlations among the district and state assessments and …

Examining The Warm Handoff In Rural Integrated Care, Jamie Tedder

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An ever-growing body of evidence supports the efficacy of integrated care as a treatment approach; however, less is known about what specific components of integrated care are most effective. This is especially true of warm handoffs, which are an often discussed but understudied process in integrated care. A total of 246 patient charts were reviewed to determine if type of referral (warm handoff or traditional) increased the likelihood of follow-up with behavioral health services as well as factors that might impact this relationship. There were no significant differences between type of referral and likelihood of follow-up with behavioral health services. …

Bdnf-Related Gene Expression Of Laser Capture Microdissected Glutamate Neurons From The Anterior Cingulate Cortex In Mouse Models Of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Misty Owens

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting social behaviors. ASD affects 1 in 59 children with males affected more frequently. ASD is postulated to result from excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmission imbalances. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) signaling affects ASD by influencing synaptogenesis, plasticity, and survival. Studying early in-utero neuropathological changes within ASD requires the use of animal models. Expression of BDNF-associated genes were analyzed within laser capture microdissected pyramidal neurons from the anterior cingulate cortex of male and female BTBR and valproic acid mouse models. No expression differences were found in any gene comparing the three groups. Gender comparisons …