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Educational Policies Committee Minutes March 5, 2026, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

Approval of Minutes – February 5, 2026

Subcommittee Reports

• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Program Proposals
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee

Center for Civic Excellence

Other Business

Adjourn: 4:00 pm

Vista: March 5, 2026, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

No abstract provided.

Mourning The Passing Of Etsu President Emeritus Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr., Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Obituaries

Dear campus community,

East Tennessee State University is in mourning. The passing of President Emeritus Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr., brings deep grief and sadness to the campus community he has so ably served since he and his family moved from Atlanta to Johnson City in 1985.

For those of us who had the privilege of working with him or being in his presence, Dr. Stanton symbolized all that is good in the world. He genuinely cared about the people of this university. Human relationships guided all that he did in the various positions he held at ETSU, from faculty …

Demonstration Of Coherent Optical Phase-Shift Keying With A Watt-Class 1550 Nm Tapered Diode Laser Amplifier For Free-Space Optical Communication Applications, Charlotte K. Duda, Aaron Cross, Chadwick Lindstrom, Julie Smith

Space Dynamics Laboratory Publications

High-power semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs) are a promising alternative to erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs), which typically amplify the weak signals used in free-space optical (FSO) communications. In this work, we demonstrate that an Aura TM SOA operating with 1 W output power can be used to transmit phase-shift key (PSK) protocols required of next-generation FSO communication networks. Firstly, we demonstrate successful transmission of binary phase-shift keying (BPSK) for bit rates up to 50 Gbps. Secondly, we demonstrate successful transmission of quadrature phase-shift keying (QPSK) for bit rates up to 100 Gbps. For both PSK protocols, we demonstrate comparable constellation error-vector …

Evaluating The Impact Of Self-Care Strategies Incorporated Into Undergraduate And Graduate Nursing Curricula: A Systematic Review, Roseanne Moody Fairchild, Salena Tully

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

Background/Significance: Self-care is defined as a person’s capacity to partake in preventative measures promoting emotional, physical, and spiritual health to maintain one’s well-being. Registered nurses represent a majority of the healthcare workforce, and a 2017 report by American Nurses' Association found nurses have elevated risk for: a) being overweight, b) lacking adequate rest and sleep and, c) experiencing high levels of stress. As effects of the Covid-19 pandemic rapidly spread, substantial proportions of nurses reported heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and burnout. Impact of the pandemic has brought forth increased awareness regarding the need to encourage self-care practices among nurses …

Relationship Between Gratitude And Job Satisfaction In Nursing Leadership, Tammy P. Aiken

Creating Healthy Work Environments (CHWE)

In the current healthcare climate, retaining our workforce has become increasingly important. Even more so the retention of nursing leadership has become even more crucial, as the need to have nurse leaders guide the profession during tenuous and difficult times is now even more apparent. Looking at ways hospital organizations can potentially increase their retention of leaders, which would assist in the retention of their staff, would be instrumental in easing labor shortage and therefore improve the quality of care. There has been a great deal of research that has shown that gratitude plays a significant role in a person’s …

2025-2026 Master Of Music Recital - Peter Pao (Cello), Peter Pao, Rebeca Sierra

Master of Music Recitals

No abstract provided.

Improving Hba1c And Diabetes Preventative Screening Measures In Spanish-Speaking Patients With Clinical Pharmacist Care: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Jennifer Ko, Tila P. Nguyen, Bonnie K. Chen, Richard Beuttler

Pharmacy Faculty Articles and Research

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Unh Issues Warning After Multiple Dorm Burglaries In Handler Hall, Emma Kostyun

Digital Edition

No abstract provided.

March 2026 General Education Council Minutes, University Of Nebraska At Kearney General Education Council

General Education Council

No abstract provided.

Scholastic Minutes 03/05/2026, Scholastic Committee

Scholastic Committee

No abstract provided.

Finance Minutes 03/05/2026, Finance Committee

Finance Committee

No abstract provided.

Usa V. Lekesha Hill

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Educational Policies Committee Agenda March 5, 2026, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - February 5, 2026
• Subcommittee Reports
• Curriculum Subcommittee
• Academic Standards Subcommittee
• General Education Subcommittee
• Center for Civic Excellence
• Other Business
• Adjourn: 4:00 pm

Prevention Of Transgene Silencing During Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation., Takeshi Uenaka, Alan Napole, Aninda Dibya Saha, Duo Sun, Angelina Singavarapu, Elizabeth Calzada, Jiahui Chen, Lena Erlebach, Amanda Mcquade, Daniel M Ramos, Alessandra Rigamonti, Lisa Salazar, Avi J Samelson, Kamilla Sedov, Natalie J Welsh, Katleen Wild, Qianxin Wu, Ernest Arenas, Andrew R Bassett, Martin Kampmann, Deborah Kronenberg-Versteeg, Florian T Merkle, Birgitt Schüle, Leslie M Thompson, William C Skarnes, Michael E Ward, Marius Wernig

Faculty Research 2026

Transgenes are often silenced upon differentiation of pluripotent stem cells using conventional expression systems. Here, we developed the TK4 PiggyBac vector to conduct a comparative analysis to evaluate the impact of various promoters, transcriptional regulatory elements, insulators, and genomic integration sites on transgene silencing during neuronal differentiation. Our findings reveal that specific combinations of CAG and Ubc promoters with the Woodchuck hepatitis virus post-transcriptional regulatory element (WPRE) can prevent transgene silencing during differentiation, whereas chromatin insulators have less impact on sustained expression. Three novel safe harbor loci, distant from known genes, as well as the citrate lyase beta-like (CLYBL) locus, …

The Utilization Of E-Healthcare To Improve Mental Health: A Quality Improvement Project For Critical Care Nurses, Karlie J. Zafuta

Doctor of Nursing Practice Scholarly Project

The purpose of this study was to implement a quality improvement project to assess and improve the mental health of nurses working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This project was completed by conducting a survey of critical care nurses at a Midwest hospital regarding their current mental health, how their work and environment affect it, and what can be implemented to improve their overall mental health. Data was collected on factors influencing nurses, the current resources they have, and whether the mindfulness project developed by the American Nurses Foundation was a beneficial resource for improving nurses' mental health. After …

Resources To Support Research And Scholarly Communication Processes, Tracy Cole

University Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications and Presentations

This is a presentation by Tracy Cole who co-presented with Clista Clanton at the request of the Office of Research during the 2026 Responsible Conduct of Research training series. Their presentations covered the topic of USA Institutional Resources to Support Research and the Scholarly Communication Processes.

Knowing what institutional resources are available to support research and scholarly communication processes are not always apparent. This presentation highlights platforms that support open access archiving of scholarly products (JagWorks), and  also discusses publishing trends and what transformative agreements are available to help open access publishing be more equitable and accessible to the USA …

Curriculum Subcommittee Agenda March 5, 2026, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

• Approval of Minutes - February 5, 2026
• R401 - Program Proposals
• Semester Course Approval Review
• Other Business
• Draft Graduate Certificates Policy
• Adjourn: 3:00 pm

The Indiana Statesman, March 5, 2026, Indiana State University

Student Newspaper

Winners: Olivia & Campbell for S.G.A. Pres & V.P.; Wear-Wolves takes first place in Indiana State Business Pitch Competition; Help Residential Life celebrate university faculty!

Tidal Modulation Of Topographic Eddies Drives Marine Megafauna Aggregations, Harvey Cairns, Daniel Conley, Philip Hosegood, Christopher Stokes

School of Biological and Marine Sciences

Hanifaru Bay, in Baa Atoll, Maldives, is globally recognised for hosting the largest known feeding aggregations of reef manta rays (Mobula alfredi). These aggregations are spatially and temporally discrete, often associated with flood tides, and are thought to result from hydrodynamic processes that elevate zooplankton concentrations. This study investigates the role of flow-topography interactions, specifically around the small headland-like feature in the bay’s inlet (the ‘nodule’), in creating conditions conducive to these feeding events.A Delft3D hydrodynamic model of Baa Atoll was developed to simulate tidal flows within the bay, with high-resolution mesh focusing on Hanifaru Bay. Calibration and validation against …

Prevention Of Transgene Silencing During Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation., Takeshi Uenaka, Alan Napole, Aninda Dibya Saha, Duo Sun, Angelina Singavarapu, Elizabeth Calzada, Jiahui Chen, Lena Erlebach, Amanda Mcquade, Daniel M Ramos, Alessandra Rigamonti, Lisa Salazar, Avi J Samelson, Kamilla Sedov, Natalie J Welsh, Katleen Wild, Qianxin Wu, Ernest Arenas, Andrew R Bassett, Martin Kampmann, Deborah Kronenberg-Versteeg, Florian T Merkle, Birgitt Schüle, Leslie M Thompson, William C Skarnes, Michael E Ward, Marius Wernig

Faculty Research 2026

Transgenes are often silenced upon differentiation of pluripotent stem cells using conventional expression systems. Here, we developed the TK4 PiggyBac vector to conduct a comparative analysis to evaluate the impact of various promoters, transcriptional regulatory elements, insulators, and genomic integration sites on transgene silencing during neuronal differentiation. Our findings reveal that specific combinations of CAG and Ubc promoters with the Woodchuck hepatitis virus post-transcriptional regulatory element (WPRE) can prevent transgene silencing during differentiation, whereas chromatin insulators have less impact on sustained expression. Three novel safe harbor loci, distant from known genes, as well as the citrate lyase beta-like (CLYBL) locus, …

March 5, 2026, Caa

Minutes

No abstract provided.

Book Review: The Ageless Call To Serve: Rethinking Military Service For A Changing World, Richard M. Yates

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Lieutenant Colonel Lanny Snodgrass, MD, PhD

Reviewed by: Commander Richard M. Yates, faculty instructor, Department of Command, Leadership, and Management, US Army War College

At age 63, psychiatrist Lanny Snodgrass defied convention by joining the Army, challenging long-held beliefs about age and military readiness. Drawing on decades of clinical experience with veterans and young soldiers, he exposes the psychological toll of sending teenagers to war while advocating for the wisdom and resilience older recruits can bring. This provocative and inspiring book reimagines military service for a modern world, urging a shift from age-based limits to capability-based inclusion.

©2026 Richard …

Book Review: Hard Broke: Asymmetric Warfare, Great Power Competition, And Institutional Paralysis, Eric H. Haas

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Matthew D. Matter

Reviewed by: Colonel Eric H. Haas, US Army

Institutional inertia can be as dangerous as enemy fire—discover why rapid adaptation remains critical for future conflicts. From IEDs to unmanned systems, this analysis asks: Can the Army evolve fast enough to meet tomorrow’s threats?

Book Review: Countdown: The Blinding Future Of Nuclear Weapons, Wylie W. Johnson

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Sarah Scoles

Reviewed by: Dr. Wylie W. Johnson, chaplain, US Army War College class of 2010

Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons discusses the American nuclear weapons enterprise by analyzing arguments from the past and situations in the present. The author explains the field of nuclear anthropology and the effects of having a long-term nuclear stockpile, as well as how research of nuclear weapons has developed over time, computer modeling, and nuclear forensics. The reviewer considers it “a readable, thought-provoking book that makes this dense subject accessible.”

©2026 Wylie W. Johnson

Book Review: The Unfinished Quest: India’S Search For Major Power Status From Nehru To Modi, Patrick Bratton

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: T. V. Paul

Reviewed by: Dr. Patrick Bratton, professor of national security, Department of National Security and Strategy, US Army War College

In this sweeping analysis, T. V. Paul traces India’s decades-long journey to global prominence, revealing how aspirations for major power status have been shaped—and often stalled—by internal contradictions and external constraints. Blending hard-power metrics with soft-power dynamics, Paul explores India’s evolving role as a “swing power” in the Indo-Pacific and its complex rivalry with China. From Nehru’s nonalignment to Modi’s assertive nationalism, this book offers a compelling framework for understanding India’s place in the shifting global order.

Book Review: The Airborne Mafia: The Paratroopers Who Shaped America’S Cold War Army, Jason A. Yanda

Parameters Bookshelf – Online Book Reviews

Author: Robert F. Williams

Reviewed by: Jason A. Yanda, assistant professor, US Army Heritage and Education Center, US Army War College

In this gripping organizational history, Robert F. Williams reveals how a tight-knit group of World War II paratroopers rose to dominate the US Army’s leadership and reshape its doctrine during the Cold War. Through bold innovation and a fiercely held airborne culture, figures like Ridgway, Taylor, and Gavin transformed civil-military relations, atomic warfare planning, and airmobile strategy. The Airborne Mafia uncovers how subcultures can wield extraordinary influence, leaving a legacy that still echoes through today’s military institutions.

©2026 Jason …

Book Review: Cornerstone Of The Nation: The Defense Industry And The Building Of Modern Korea Under Park Chung Hee, Kevin Davidson

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Author: Peter Banseok Kwon

Reviewed by: Colonel Kevin Davidson, US Air Force, Northeast Asia foreign affairs officer, United States Africa Command Liaison Office

In this groundbreaking study, Peter Banseok Kwon uncovers how South Korea’s defense industry became the engine of its rapid modernization under President Park Chung Hee. Drawing on declassified archives and firsthand interviews, Kwon reveals a hidden alliance of military, scientific, and industrial forces that transformed Korea into a global economic power. Cornerstone of the Nation reframes the “Miracle on the Han River” as a story of militarized industrialization, offering fresh insights into authoritarian development and Cold War …

Memphis Street Academy Charter School At J.P. Jone V. Philadelphia School District

2026 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Main-Chain Ion-Pair Polybenzimidazole Membranes Enabling Reduced-Temperature Ht-Pemfc Operation (Down To 120°C), Huina Lin, Brian C. Benicewicz

Faculty Publications

Proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are promising for clean and efficient energy conversion across diverse applications. High-temperature PEM fuel cells (HT-PEMFCs) using phosphoric acid (PA)-doped polybenzimidazole (PBI) can operate up to 200°C, but at lower temperatures, water-induced PA loss often leads to performance degradation and reduced durability. In this work, we present a new class of main-chain ion-pair PBI membranes by integrating the imidazolium-biphosphate ion-pair units directly into the PBI backbone. This design results in membranes with high acid content, stronger acid-polymer interactions and stabilized acid retention. In single-cell tests, the Im⁺-PBI15-3 wt.% exhibits peak power densities …