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2023-February-01-Etsu's Newly Formed Mock Trial Garnering Awards.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Less than a year old, East Tennessee State University’s Mock Trial team is already earning recognition.
 
The group captured the Spirit of American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Award, an honor given to the team that best exemplifies the ideals of college mock trial, including civility, fairness and professionalism, at an AMTA regional tournament in Dayton, Ohio, this week. Team member Makenna Harrell also won the Outstanding Witness Award during the competition.

Mock Trial in Dayton, Ohio

It was the team’s first tournament since forming last year.
 
“I am so proud of our team and how hard they have worked to …

2023-February-01-Etsu's Police Chief Nominated For National Honor.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Cesar Gracia, chief of police and director of Public Safety, has been nominated for a national honor. 

“Campus Safety Magazine” named Gracia as a finalist for its Campus Safety Director of the Year.  

“This award was a complete team effort,” he said. “This prestigious nomination wouldn’t have been possible without their sacrifice and dedication to our community policing initiative. It is such an honor to have myself, our department and our university being recognized for our dedication to keeping our campus safe.” 

Gracia came to ETSU in late 2020. Prior to that, …

2023-February-01-Etsu's Ted Olson Releasing Albums Celebrating Black History.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – To help commemorate Black History Month, two albums produced and curated by East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson will be released later this month. 

“Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium” and “Satan Is Busy in Knoxville: Revisiting the Knoxville Sessions, 1929-1930” will also be the subject of a listening session on Feb. 17 at noon at The Reece Museum on ETSU’s main campus. 

“These two albums are primarily intended to introduce significant recordings of Black roots music to new listeners, but even those familiar with the musicians on the albums will marvel at the state-of-the-art sound …

2023-February-01-Inspired By What They Learned At Etsu, Couple Opens Teahouse.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – More than a dozen years ago, Jesse Shelton caught the eye of Jessica Cooper (now Shelton) during an Honors College welcome picnic at East Tennessee State University.  

The two started dating about a month later and have “been together ever since,” Jesse recalled earlier this month.

Jesse and Jessica Shelton

Their experiences at ETSU – studying philosophy, history and psychology, as well as enjoying engaging conversations – was part of the inspiration for The Philosopher’s House, a tea shop the couple opened in Johnson City.  

“A lot of the passions that underlie this teahouse were engendered while …

2023-February-01-Why I Teach- Mary Mullins.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2023-February-01-Graham Joins Etsu As Chief Financial Officer And Vp Of Business And Finance.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 22, 2023) – East Tennessee State University announced the appointment of Christina Graham  as its new chief financial officer and vice president of Business and Finance. Graham began her new role this month, replacing Dr. B.J. King, who retired after 25 years of service at ETSU.

Graham previously served as the executive vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Lincoln Memorial University. There, she oversaw all business and financial activities, assisted in strategic planning to achieve the university’s goals and managed the institution’s operating budget.

“With more than 25 years of experience in higher …

The Hr Connection, Georgia Southern University

Human Resources Newsletter

Charging Towards Reaffirmation

Phase 3 Segments & Batches: Draft Submission & Internal Review

Upcoming Events

SACSCOC Accreditation Resources

Let The Devil Speak For Itself: Should Chatgpt Be Allowed Or Banned In Hospitality And Tourism Schools?, Faizan Ali, Chatgpt Openai, Inc

Journal of Global Hospitality and Tourism

Since the inception of Open AI’s ChatGPT, its usage has been a polarizing topic. This is particularly true for the higher education sector, specially disciplines such as hospitality and tourism. As such, this opinion paper provides a balanced stance and outlines the benefits and limitations of using ChatGPT by students and faculty members in hospitality and tourism schools. This paper also outlines some ethical aspects revolving arounds usage of ChatGPT in hospitality and tourism schools.

2023-February-01-Hold Off Planting Spring Flowers, Etsu Arborist Advises.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Seriously, don’t plant those spring flowers yet. 
 
That’s the advice from East Tennessee State University’s Travis Watson, the school’s campus arborist.
 
For gardeners across the South, the temptation is there. Temperatures have soared above normal, toppling records that in some instances stretch back more than a century.

ETSU arborist: Wait until Mother's Day to plant flowers

Feb. 9 registered 72 at the Tri-Cities Airport, the nearest National Weather Service climate site, setting a new single-day temperature record. Chattanooga hit 82 on Feb. 23, a new all-time monthly record with data going back to 1879. The March 1 …

2023-February-01-Meet Jennifer Davis.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

“The idea of rural medicine has really just been my lifestyle since I was a child,” said Jennifer Davis. “Looking back, it was a mentor I found in high school through the health science program in Rogersville who exposed me to the depth and breadth of rural medicine.” “The idea of rural medicine has really just been my lifestyle since I was a child,” said Jennifer Davis.

This fourth-year medical student is in the dual M.D./MPH degree program through the Quillen College of Medicine and College of Public Health. At Quillen, she is on the Rural Primary Care Track …

2023-February-01-Ensure That Everybody Feels A Sense Of Belonging.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – For Dr. Dawn Rowe, a professor in East Tennessee State University’s Clemmer College and program director for Access ETSU, inclusion isn’t so much about a space.  

“It is really about people’s efforts to ensure that everybody feels a sense of belonging, that they are welcome and that they can contribute,” she said.  

Such a sentiment helps guide Access ETSU, a program that has for years provided supplemental support to young adults with intellectual disabilities.   

Access ETSU partners with area school systems, local agencies and much of the university community to connect students to a range of …

2023-February-01-Free App Helps Students Navigate College.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU has unveiled an app that gives undergraduate students easy and fast access to connect with advisors and other critical offices.   

The Navigate Student app is free to students.    

“We are thrilled to offer this app,” said Dr. Bill Kirkwood, associate vice president for Student Life and Enrollment. “It lets our students use their mobile devices to connect with help at key moments. We believe it will help them succeed during their time at ETSU.” 

Navigate Student offers a range of helpful options, including scheduling appointments with academic advisors, the Center for Academic Achievement and other offices at the …

2023-February-01-Jason Derulo, Rainbow Kitten Surprise Headlining Etsu Concert.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Jason Derulo, who has more than 20 billion streams, and Rainbow Kitten Surprise, whose music has generated more than one billion streams, will co-headline this year’s Student Government Association spring concert at East Tennessee State University. 

The event is set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, at the ETSU Ballad Health Athletic Center, formerly known as the Mini-dome.  

“I am thrilled to have these incredible artists perform and am confident we can continue to bring huge artists to our campus and surrounding community,” said Mason Mosier, SGA president. “This administration promised to bring ETSU to its …

2023-February-01-Quillen College Of Medicine Offers Programs For High School Students.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – This summer, East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine will offer two free programs for high school students who are interested in a career in medicine.

The first program is “Doc for a Day” to be held on June 2. This one-day event is designed for rising high school juniors to introduce them to ETSU and the Quillen College of Medicine. The day will include a campus tour, special discussions with admissions counselors, tours of the anatomy lab and simulation center and time learning more about the medical profession with Dr. Tom Kincer, associate dean and …

2023-02-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from February of 2023.

2023-February-01-Etsu Student Meets With Kamala Harris.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University student Jeremiah Heyward enjoyed what he said was a “surreal experience” earlier this year when he met with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House.

Heyward was one of only a handful of people personally invited to Washington to discuss the opportunities and challenges facing young men of color as a new year begins.

“This was a surreal experience,” said Heyward. “I got to be in a place where so many great leaders have worked.”




He said the group discussed a range of issues, including how to empower young men of color, …

2023-February-01-Etsu's Multicultural Center Fostering Meaningful Relationships.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Dr. Kevin Brooks wants to see “deeper, more meaningful relationships” continue to be established at East Tennessee State University.  

Appointed last fall as the director of the Mary V. Jordan Multicultural Center, he believes the center is uniquely positioned to help accomplish that goal.  

“The Multicultural Center creates programs, services and initiatives that bring people together so they can share and exchange their experiences,” he said.  

The center aims to help everyone, regardless of cultural background, feel included. Brooks also wants to see positive intercultural interaction and a broadening of cultural awareness at ETSU.  

A quick …

2023-February-01-Etsu Hosting Regional Economic Forum.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University is launching the inaugural Appalachian Highlands Economic Forum, an opportunity for those across the region interested in broad topics ranging from economic conditions and forecasts to the housing market and real estate. 

There is no charge for the event which will be held 8 a.m.-noon on Friday, March 24, at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. 

“ETSU was founded in 1911 with a singular purpose: to improve the quality of life for people in this region and beyond. Supporting economic development and innovation is critical to that mission,” said ETSU President Dr. …

2023-February-01-Etsu Recognized As Excellent Employer.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – As workers across the nation consider benefits and ponder professional growth opportunities, a pair of global companies have recognized East Tennessee State University as an excellent place to work for the second straight year.  
 
Forbes and Statista included ETSU in its “Best Midsize Employers” category for 2023. 
 
“This recognition confirms what so many already know,” said Lori Erickson, assistant vice president for Human Resources. “The value of ETSU goes beyond salary. The benefits of working at our university, from helping staff further their education to promoting healthy lifestyles, are many.” 
 
The recognition, per Forbes, “reinforces your reputation …

2023-February-01-Etsu's Dr. Andrew Dunn Named American Council On Education Fellow.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The American Council on Education (ACE) announced that Dr. Andrew Dunn, chair of the Department of Media and Communication at East Tennessee State University, has been named an ACE Fellow for academic year 2023-24. A highly prestigious honor, Dunn was one of 36 fellows selected nationally this year.

Dr. Andrew Dunn, Department Chair for the ETSU Department of Media and Communication

“I am so honored to be named an ACE Fellow. As a newer department chair for the ETSU Department of Media and Communication, I have so much to learn about leadership, and I recognize the ACE …

2023-February-01-Etsu President Noland To Serve On Ncaa Division I Board Of Directors.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

SPARTANBURG, S.C. – East Tennessee State University President Dr. Brian Noland will represent the Southern Conference on the NCAA Division I Board of Directors, with his four-year term beginning after the board’s Aug. 2 meeting.

“This is a pivotal time in collegiate athletics,” Noland said. “Now, more than ever, we must provide holistic support for our student-athletes to help them balance the increasing demands and challenges they face on and off the field of play. I am honored by the opportunity to work with [incoming NCAA] President [Charlie] Baker and his staff as we shape the next chapter of the …

2023-February-01-Etsu Professor Interested In Philosophy Of Science.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Dr. David Harker’s research, like the philosophy and purpose of science, was always important in academic circles. But in recent years, it has reached a deep level of relevancy – both in the United States and throughout the world. 

“Vaccine skepticism and vaccine hesitancy are big problems, and they are also really complicated,” said Harker, a professor and chair of Philosophy and Humanities at East Tennessee State University.

Harker has considered some of the reasons why such indecision exists.

“There is nothing very intuitive about the idea of injecting something into your arm helping protect you …

2023-February-01-Etsu Research Corp Announces New Industry Advisors.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The East Tennessee State University Research Corporation announced the addition of four industry advisors to its team as well as the creation of Rugged Buc Labs Content Studio (RBL). 

The new advisors include Scott Andrew, Ty Warren, Anthony Haney-Jardine and Jason Thompson. They will offer their support for ETSU Research Corporation initiatives as well as mentor ETSU students in the RBL.  

Scott Andrew

Professional Development Newsletter, February 2023, Odu Career Pathways Program, Old Dominion University

Career Pathways

February 2023 issue of ODU Career Pathways Professional Development Newsletter.

One Size Does Not Fit All: A Comparison Of White, Latinx, And Black Student's Unadjusted And Adjusted Gpas In A College Of Business And Public Administration Of A Hispanic Serving Institution, Francisca Beer, Daniel Macdonald

International Journal for Business Education

Because higher education creates more informed individuals, healthier citizens, social prestige, job satisfaction, and numerous other non-economic benefits, it is important that all members of society have opportunities for successful educational achievement. Using data for undergraduate students enrolled in a business college of a large Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), this study documents the existence of an unadjusted GPA gap between White students and ethnic minority students. This study also shows that the unadjusted GPA gaps decrease when socio-economic indicators are introduced in the analysis. The gaps continue to decrease when units-taken, transfer status, age, and student status are added to …

2023 February, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for February of 2023.

The Futures Of Learning 3: What Kind Of Pedagogies For The 21st Century?, Cynthia Luna Scott

International Journal for Business Education

Since the emergence of a global movement that calls for a new model of learning for the twenty first century, it has been argued that formal education must be transformed to enable new forms of learning that are needed to tackle complex global challenges. Literature on this topic offers compelling arguments for transforming pedagogy to better support acquisition of twenty-first century skills.

What Kind Of Pedagogies For The 21st Century?, Cynthia Luna Scott

International Journal for Business Education

Since the emergence of a global movement that calls for a new model of learning for the twenty first century, it has been argued that formal education must be transformed to enable new forms of learning that are needed to tackle complex global challenges.

Reflective Journals, Tony Shannon Am

International Journal for Business Education

A reflective journal helps to think honestly about one’s actual thinking. This can be uncomfortable at first!

Uk Universities Face Their Toughest Test, Andrew Jack

International Journal for Business Education

The School of Oriental and African Studies seemed a symbol of stability when it celebrated its centenary in 2016 by taking over and renovating the University of London’s imposing Senate House building in central London. It was a bold move to lure the best students. But just three years later its future has become much shakier, with its undergraduate intake down 40 percent and a £7m operating deficit. “The competition is brutal,” says Professor Stephen Hopgood, Soas’s international pro-director. “We are small and specialist, and if undergraduate fees are cut, it’s going to be very hard for an institution of …