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2023-02-16 Pac-5 Revision Draft, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Draft revision to PAc-5 submitted to the Faculty Senate on February 16, 2023.

2023-02-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from Febuary 16, 2023.

2023-February-15-Etsu Pmhnp Program Fourth In Nation.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 15, 2023) – East Tennessee State University’s online Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program is ranked fourth in the nation by NursePractitionerOnline.com.

ETSU’s PMHNP graduate certificate concentration offers a certificate for nurses who have completed a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. Its customized special studies program provides education and clinical training in the PMHNP role. Upon completion, graduates are eligible for the national certification examination.

The NursePractitionerOnline.com 2023 ranking of Online MSN Psychiatric-Mental Health NP Programs highlights the ETSU program’s focus on rural health care delivery and the simulations offered within its online …

2023-02-13 Pac-3 Draft Revision, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Rivision of PAc-3 submitted to the Faculty Senate on February 13, 2023.

2023-February-10-Etsu Student Pharmacist Hosts Scouts Day, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2023)—ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy’s American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Patient Care Operations committee hosted local Girl Scout troops and facilitated learning activities for the scouts to participate in related to first aid and each operations mission. 

Operation Heart & Diabetes explained how to handle urgent first aid issues, like an epi-pen for allergic reaction). The scouts participated in an interactive science experiment to show how blood flows and how it can be stopped in the case of an emergency. The girls made their very own portable first aid kit to take home.

Operation …

2023-02-10 Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Institutional Animal Care And Use Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee meeting minutes for February 10, 2023.

Leadership Doctorates Newsletter: Volume 9, Number 1 (Special Issue), Larry Starr, Phd

Leadership Doctorates Newsletter (Formerly Strategic Leadership Newsletter)

In this issue:

• ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW ENTERPRISE: Dr. Elliot Cole Launches Neuro-Hope

2023-February-08-Etsu Response: Turkey And Syria.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 8, 2023) – East Tennessee State University has updated its ETSU Response website to provide information on support for those affected by the earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria early Monday.

The website, etsu.edu/response, provides links and contact information for those who wish to provide volunteer or monetary support to relief agencies working with the people impacted by the devastating earthquake, which resulted in more than 11,000 fatalities.  

While the ETSU Dean of Students office is reaching out to offer support and assistance to students who have homes in the region, the ETSU Response website also …

2023-February-08-Quillen College Of Medicine Launches Accelerated M.D. Program.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 8, 2023) – The Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University has developed a new program for students to complete their medical degree in less time and with less cost. Tri-TRAILS, a three-year directed pathway, also provides participating students an opportunity to match into one of five residency programs.

“This new approach to our curriculum allows highly qualified candidates to complete medical school in a three-year period,” said Dr. William Block, ETSU vice president for clinical affairs and dean of Quillen College of Medicine. “This helps them to limit the cost while it provides our …

2023-February-08-Rotation Spotlight Jonathan Holan Diabetes Focus, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Meet P4 Jonathan Holan, from Morristown, Tennessee, and hear more about his rotation experience at Johnson City Internal Medicine with his preceptor, Dr. Rick Hess, Pharmacy Practice faculty member who specializes in diabetes care.

What did your day look like on rotation?

JH: We would typically arrive at the clinic early in the morning, as patients are scheduled starting at 8: AM. Prior to patient encounters, we work up the patient we are about to see, which involves performing a deep dive into their profiles and pulling out relevant information. From recent lab and physical exam findings to their current …

Bridging The Cultural Divide: A Single Case Study Exploring Connections Between Multi-Cultural Education, Identity, Self-Esteem And Leadership, Amy Britton

Journal of Multicultural Affairs

This qualitative single case study explores connections between multicultural education, identity development, self-esteem, and leadership. The study focuses on the lived experiences of a lifelong learner, educator, and leader in higher education with the pseudonym, Rachel. The interview with Rachel traced how she experiences diversity within her academic experiences as a learner and her professional experiences as an educator and leader.

The Emerging Scholars Issue: Insights On Teaching And Leading Through Reshaping Policy And Practice, Lakia M. Scott, Taylor D. Bunn

Journal of Multicultural Affairs

The Emerging Scholars program began at the 2019 Texas-NAME conference with five graduate students, four of which were enrolled in a doctoral program. Students participated in preconference workshops on establishing a research agenda, understanding academia and higher education institutions, and creating a network as an education researcher. Since its inception, the program has continued introducing students to collaborations and publication opportunities through Texas-NAME. This special issue provides doctoral students (some of whom have since graduated) with an opportunity to be single-authors in their scholar. Organized in three distinct sections, readers will be exposed to research and policy briefs and critical …

2023-02-07 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from February 7, 2023.

2023-February-07-Leading Voices In Public Health Lecture.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 7, 2023) – “What to do About Misinformation?” is the topic of a “Leading Voices in Public Health” Lecture Series sponsored by the East Tennessee State University College of Public Health on Thursday, Feb. 23, in the Grand Soldiers Ballroom of the Carnegie Hotel.

Dr. David Harker will lead this free public talk, which is also the sixth “Justice, Health and Humanities” lecture co-sponsored with the Department of Philosophy and Humanities in the ETSU College of Arts and Sciences. The talk will begin at 6 p.m. following a 5:30 p.m. reception.

Harker is a professor and …

Per Se Inequality: A Review Of Judge Richard Gergel's "Unexampled Courage", Daniel Coble

Seattle University Law Review Online

On a cool winter night in 1946, Isaac Woodard, Jr. was on his way home after serving in the United States Army in World War II. Woodard would not make it home – at least not as the same man he had been. He would be beaten, blinded, and jailed. What would follow from this incident, and so many more, was an awakening to the cruel and unjust treatment of African Americans throughout the nation. However, this awakening and action would not come over night. It would be fought on many fronts: from Judge Waties Waring’s courtroom, to the Oval …

2023-02-02 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from Febuary 2, 2023.

2023-02-02 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from February 2, 2023.

Smu Launches Master’S Programme With A Practical Focus On Entrepreneurship And Venture Building, Singapore Management University

SMU Press Releases and News

Entrepreneurship is important for Singapore as a key driver of innovation and source of economic renewal. The Singapore government is actively encouraging entrepreneurship, with policies such as Startup SG Equity Initiative, Global Ready Talent Programme and Startup SG Founder, to name a few. In response to such industry needs and demand, Singapore Management University (SMU) has revamped its Master of Science in Innovation programme to the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) programme, to nurture purpose-driven talents who will pioneer new growth opportunities for Singapore and beyond and solve pressing, real-world problems. The full-time MEI programme offers students …

2023-February-01-Ascension Etsu A Cappella Ensemble Winning National Attention.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Ascension, a contemporary a cappella ensemble that is part of East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music, is advancing through an international competition. 

The group won second place in the quarterfinals of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. In so doing, Ascension beat out some of the top groups in the nation that have traditionally swept those categories.

Ascension

“Ascension is absolutely thrilled to be advancing and competing in the south semifinals of ICCA,” said Thomas Richardson, director and graduate of the ETSU Department of Music. “Being able to move forward to this next level …

2023-February-01-David Brooks To Headline Etsu's 'Festival Of Ideas'.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Festival of Ideas, an annual event that draws nationally known speakers to campus, will be held the week of Feb. 27.

Headlining this year’s festival, with a theme of curiosity, connection and community, is the bestselling author and well-known commentator David Brooks, as well as Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, the co-hosts of the popular “Pantsuit Politics” podcast. Holland and Silvers will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center Ballroom. Brooks is set to speak on Wednesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Martin …

2023-February-01-Etsu Collaborating For Film Competition.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The Department of Media and Communication at East Tennessee State University, in conjunction with Wallace Theatre and ActionVFX, will host an out-of-the-ordinary film competition March 3-5.  

The second annual 52 Film Fest is a 52-hour film competition. Teams of filmmakers will have 52 hours to complete a short film. The teams will work on their films from 8 a.m. on Friday to noon on Sunday. There will be two screenings for completed films on Sunday night at the Wallace Theatre, and an awards ceremony will follow the second screening.  “We had an amazing first festival last year …

2023-February-01-Celebrating Unity- Etsu Recognizing Art Installation.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University will formally recognize an art installation, part of the global Peace Crane Project, on the walls of the D.P. Culp Student Center. 
 
The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, on the first floor of the Culp near the Cave. 
 
In fall 2022, students in a course at ETSU titled “Special Topics: Art in Public Space” worked to permanently document some of ETSU’s core values of unity and diversity. The design celebrated International Day of Peace, highlighting the Peace Crane Project with a mural depicting the region’s mountainous landscape and …

2023-February-01-Etsu Announces Roan Class Of 2027.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Nine high-achieving high school seniors from across the region have been selected as the newest members of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University. These nine students will join 24 returning Roan Scholars on campus in the fall as part of the prestigious four-year scholarship program.  

“We are very excited to select nine new Roan Scholars for the first time,” said Executive Director Scott Jeffress. “(Roan Founder) Mr. Louie Gump’s initial vision for the Roan included having at least 10 students in each class. From an inaugural class of four Roan Scholars, we have …

2023-February-01-Etsu Health Hosting Healthcare Leadership Summit.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – ETSU Health is hosting a Healthcare Leadership Summit for high school students from throughout the region on Tuesday, March 7, from 4-8 p.m. at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine.

At the summit, students will have the opportunity to learn about careers in health care, including medicine, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, emergency medical services (EMS), radiologic science, pharmacy, public health and more. Students will be divided into small groups and led by mentors to explore each health care station.

“This will be an immersive experience with hands-on activities at each station so that students …

2023-February-01-Etsu Board Of Trustees To Hold Quarterly Meeting Feb .Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, February 17. All meetings will be conducted in person at the D.P. Culp Student Center, East Tennessee Room.

Meetings are scheduled as follows:

• Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee – 8 a.m.
• Finance and Administration Committee – 9:45 a.m.
• Audit Committee – 11:30 a.m.
• Board of Trustees Meeting – 1:30 p.m.

Committee meeting times are approximate and will begin following the conclusion of the previous meeting. When they become available, the agenda and accompanying materials for the meeting will be posted at …

2023-February-01-Etsu Music Hosting Competition, Clinics.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music is hosting two events in mid-February open to students, parents, band directors and more.

Woodwind Day is Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center.

“This is an exciting day filled with performances, master classes, clinics and more,” said Dr. Lisa Perry, an assistant professor in the department.

Several talented performers are on tap for Woodwind Day, including Dr. Erin Cameron, clarinet; Dr. Kristin Leitterman, oboe; Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, flute; Dr. Elissa Kana, saxophone; and Kristen Smith, bassoon.

The participation fee is $15 …

2023-February-01-Etsu Named Finalist In National Marketing Competition.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University was named a Top 10 Finalist in the 2023 American Marketing Association (AMA) Collegiate Case Competition, sponsored by The Wall Street Journal. ETSU’s AMA organization, led by instructor Michelle Sullivan, earned this recognition in its second year as an active chapter. 
 
Competing against schools from across the nation, the ETSU students’ performance in the preliminary phase of the competition earned them a finalist spot in the top 10. They will present their analysis at the upcoming AMA International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans in late March and early April.

Students compete against schools …

2023-February-01-Etsu Focuses On Hands-On Learning, Sees Major Growth.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

During the quarterly meeting of the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees today, board members received reports of continued growth at the university. Overall enrollment for the spring 2023 semester is up from last year and ETSU’s spring graduate enrollment is the highest it has been in nearly a decade. Graduate enrollment numbers reached 2,396 this spring with master’s programs in computer science, information systems and public health seeing the largest growth. The university also launched a new doctor of occupational therapy program this academic year, which enrolled its first cohort of students.  

“Students – and employers – understand …

2023-February-01-Etsu Offering Free Tax Preparation Help.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – A group of East Tennessee State University business student volunteers, under the guidance of accountancy faculty member Dr. Michelle Freeman, will offer free tax preparation assistance again this year through the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.   

ETSU is an approved VITA location, and with financial support from Eastman Credit Union, student volunteers will assist taxpayers whose total household income was $60,000 or less during tax year 2022. Tax preparation services will be offered on the following Saturdays: Feb. 18, Feb. 25, and March 4 from 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sam Wilson Hall, room …

2023-February-01-Fall 2022 Dean's List.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for fall 2022.

To receive this honor, undergraduate students must pass a minimum of 12 credits (excluding audits, incompletes, repeats, and pass/fail) with no grade below ‘B-’ in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students from the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 or above with …