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College Majors And Unemployment Rates, Anna M. Gellerman, Harshita Ahuja

Publications and Research

College undergraduates often face the question of whether their major and related job force have high unemployment rates. The perceived high unemployment rates of certain majors due to circulating misinformation presents a need for comprehensive research on college majors and their associated unemployment rate. This paper dives into a ten year trend of unemployment rates by college major, and state to state variabilities of majors and their rates.

2021-December-13-Etsu Martin Center Sets Melissa Etheridge Show For Late April, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 13, 2021) – In the late 1980s and 1990s, Melissa Etheridge was a rock ‘n’ roll rebel with confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals. In the 21st century, the singer/songwriter is known as a rock queen and icon.

After months of waiting for a break in the country’s and state’s health situation, the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts has finalized plans for its first public show as a presenter – an evening with Etheridge on her One Way Out tour, set for Wednesday, April 27, in the center’s ETSU Foundation Grand Hall. 

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2021-December-13-Etsu Martin Center Sets Melissa Etheridge Show For Late April, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Dec. 13, 2021) – In the late 1980s and 1990s, Melissa Etheridge was a rock ‘n’ roll rebel with confessional lyrics and raspy, smoky vocals. In the 21st century, the singer/songwriter is known as a rock queen and icon.

After months of waiting for a break in the country’s and state’s health situation, the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts has finalized plans for its first public show as a presenter – an evening with Etheridge on her One Way Out tour, set for Wednesday, April 27, in the center’s ETSU Foundation Grand Hall. 

Local …

2021-12-13 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee meeting minutes for December 13, 2021.

The Effectiveness Of Planning The Training Loads Of Discus Throwers In The Annual Training Process, Zebo Khusanovna Yusupova

Eurasian Journal of Sport Science

Purpose: to develop a methodology aimed at improving the biomechanical mobility of discus throwers in special strength training and to determine the effectiveness in pedagogical practice.

Methods: The methods of analysis of scientific and methodological literature, pedagogical observation, anthropometric method, determination of the angle of flight of the disk, pedagogical experiment, pedagogical testing, mathematical statistics were used. (On FREMGE, G-VOLK equipment).

Results: The parameters of the movement of a student athlete in discus throwing were studied and methods of biomechanical analysis were developed.

Conclusion: In our study, it was found that the relative increase in the duration of the experiment …

2021-December-11-Congratulations Class Of 2021, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Dec. 11, 2021) East Tennessee State University conferred more than 1,300 degrees during two Commencement Exercises earlier today in the Ballad Health Athletic Center.

Gayle Conelly Manchin, federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), delivered the keynote address at 10 a.m., and ETSU faculty member Dr. Sean Fox, who won the Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching, addressed graduates during the 2 p.m. ceremony.

The Class of 2021 included 1,054 undergraduate students and over 230 master’s candidates.   ETSU also conferred 96 doctoral degrees today.  Of the undergraduate students, 108 graduated summa cum laude, 142 earned magna …

2021-December-11-Congratulations Class Of 2021, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Dec. 11, 2021) East Tennessee State University conferred more than 1,300 degrees during two Commencement Exercises earlier today in the Ballad Health Athletic Center.

Gayle Conelly Manchin, federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), delivered the keynote address at 10 a.m., and ETSU faculty member Dr. Sean Fox, who won the Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching, addressed graduates during the 2 p.m. ceremony.

The Class of 2021 included 1,054 undergraduate students and over 230 master’s candidates.   ETSU also conferred 96 doctoral degrees today.  Of the undergraduate students, 108 graduated summa cum laude, 142 earned magna …

2021-December-10-Winter Transformations A Reece Museum Update, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2021) – Upgrades to the Reece Museum’s main entrance, galleries, foyer and multipurpose room aimed at creating better experiences for the East Tennessee State University community and public are happening this winter. 

The main entrance is being renovated to repair infrastructure and make the museum more accessible to visitors. The galleries, foyer and multipurpose room will also see major changes as new displays and three new exhibitions are set to open in January 2022.

“This renovation to our main entrance is a welcomed upgrade for the museum that will help us better serve the campus …

2021-December-10-Winter Transformations A Reece Museum Update, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2021) – Upgrades to the Reece Museum’s main entrance, galleries, foyer and multipurpose room aimed at creating better experiences for the East Tennessee State University community and public are happening this winter. 

The main entrance is being renovated to repair infrastructure and make the museum more accessible to visitors. The galleries, foyer and multipurpose room will also see major changes as new displays and three new exhibitions are set to open in January 2022.

“This renovation to our main entrance is a welcomed upgrade for the museum that will help us better serve the campus …

Board Of Trustees Minutes, Dec. 10 2021, Indiana State University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Shifting Focus Friction: Extension Directors And State 4-H Program Leaders’ Perspectives On 4-H Lgbtq+ Inclusion, Jeremy Elliott-Engel, Donna Westfall-Rudd, Eric Kaufman, Megan Seibel, Rama Radhakrishna

Journal of Extension

Contemporary Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ+) youth are identifying and communicating their identities earlier in childhood than generations before as a result of more awareness and more acceptance of gender identity and sexual minorities by society. A qualitative study of U.S. 4-H program leaders and Extension directors generated an emergent theme around the importance of serving LGBT youth and the resulting implementation challenges. The administrators of 4-H, the largest youth serving organization in the country, recognize the presence of LGBTQ+ youth in 4-H and believe the organization must be inclusive. But challenges remain in ensuring youth experience inclusion at …

2021-December-09-Mh Teacher Retention Project, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2021) – East Tennessee State University has received over $215,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services for an initiative known as “the Republic of the Marshall Islands Teacher Retention Project.” The grant proposal, written in part by Dr. Dawn A. Rowe, associate professor and interim chair to ETSU’s Educational Foundations and Special Education program, received nearly $1.25 million total in funding.

According to the Republic of the Marshall Islands Public School System (PSS), teachers with temporary and provisional licenses are leaving the profession at …

2021-December-09-Pmhnp Program Third In Nation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s online Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program is ranked third 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.

Nearly 80 students are currently enrolled in ETSU’s PMHNP program, which has graduated 121 students since 2018.

The NursePractitionerOnline.com ranking of Online MSN Psychiatric-Mental Health NP …

2021-December-09-Mh Teacher Retention Project, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2021) – East Tennessee State University has received over $215,000 in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services for an initiative known as “the Republic of the Marshall Islands Teacher Retention Project.” The grant proposal, written in part by Dr. Dawn A. Rowe, associate professor and interim chair to ETSU’s Educational Foundations and Special Education program, received nearly $1.25 million total in funding.

According to the Republic of the Marshall Islands Public School System (PSS), teachers with temporary and provisional licenses are leaving the profession at …

2021-December-09-Pmhnp Program Third In Nation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 9, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s online Post-Graduate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program is ranked third 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.

Nearly 80 students are currently enrolled in ETSU’s PMHNP program, which has graduated 121 students since 2018.

The NursePractitionerOnline.com ranking of Online MSN Psychiatric-Mental Health NP …

2021-December-08-Dr. Casey Balio Publishes Study In Health Affairs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – A number of states found ways to expand Medicaid without increasing their administrative spending, according to the results of a 10-year study published last month in the journal Health Affairs.

Dr. Casey P. Balio of East Tennessee State University is the lead author of the study, which was selected for the November issue of Health Affairs that focuses on “Hospitals, ACA Marketplace & More.” Balio is a research assistant professor at the Center for Rural Health Research and the Department of Health Services Management and Policy in the ETSU College of Public Health.

At the time …

2021-December-08-Etsu Students Present At Appalachian Symposium, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2021) – East Tennessee State University students earned valuable professional experience and contributed important research while participating in the 21st annual Appalachian Teaching Project Symposium, an economic development conference sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission. 

The Appalachian Teaching Project is administered by the ETSU Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services, and students in the Appalachian Community Engagement course taught by Dr. Rebecca Adkins Fletcher carried out ETSU’s project. 

The students in this year’s class – Jeremy Dubhros, Krystiane Evans, Richard Lloyd, Nathaniel McMullen, Kayla Rose and Ada Sloop – worked …

2021-December-08-Dr. Casey Balio Publishes Study In Health Affairs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – A number of states found ways to expand Medicaid without increasing their administrative spending, according to the results of a 10-year study published last month in the journal Health Affairs.

Dr. Casey P. Balio of East Tennessee State University is the lead author of the study, which was selected for the November issue of Health Affairs that focuses on “Hospitals, ACA Marketplace & More.” Balio is a research assistant professor at the Center for Rural Health Research and the Department of Health Services Management and Policy in the ETSU College of Public Health.

At the time …

2021-December-08-Etsu Students Present At Appalachian Symposium, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2021) – East Tennessee State University students earned valuable professional experience and contributed important research while participating in the 21st annual Appalachian Teaching Project Symposium, an economic development conference sponsored by the Appalachian Regional Commission. 

The Appalachian Teaching Project is administered by the ETSU Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services, and students in the Appalachian Community Engagement course taught by Dr. Rebecca Adkins Fletcher carried out ETSU’s project. 

The students in this year’s class – Jeremy Dubhros, Krystiane Evans, Richard Lloyd, Nathaniel McMullen, Kayla Rose and Ada Sloop – worked …

Optimization Of The Ratio Of Physical And Technical-Tactical Training Of Qualified Kurash Wrestlers, Bakhtiyor Khidirovich Kholikov

Eurasian Journal of Sport Science

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of the method of optimizing the ratio of physical and technical-tactical training of qualified wrestlers.

Methods: Optimizing the ratio of planned physical and technical-tactical training tools on the basis of a triple cycle, analysis of training activity, correlation analysis of indicators of physical and technical-tactical readiness of kurash wrestlers.

Results: Based on the results of the tests studied during the experiment, it was found that the relative arithmetic values of the results of the experimental group test subjects during the experiment were almost twice as high as the corresponding …

The Effectiveness Of Using The Nordic Walking Wellness Exercise In Extracurricular Time Of Primary School Students, Mirzohid Mirzolim Ogli Azizov

Eurasian Journal of Sport Science

Purpose: to increase the level of comprehensive harmonious development and preparedness of primary school students in their free time from the lesson using the method of Nordic walking.

Methods: Analysis and generalization of scientific and methodological literature; pedagogical test; medical and biological methods; pedagogical experiment; methods of mathematical statistics.

Results: The results obtained as a result of the “Cooper test” showed that before the experiment in CG, the average value was 1115.3±118.2 meters, at the end of the experiment it was 1168.2±122.1 meters, or the rate of endurance growth was statistically unreliable and equal to 52.9 meters (t=2.6 and p …

2021-December-07-Brand Storytelling To Offer Brand Film Certification, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2021) – Today’s leaders in business require creative and diverse professionals with crossover skills in marketing, media and film, but there is a significant talent gap. To answer this call, Brand Storytelling and East Tennessee State University, along with several global industry sponsors, have stepped up to bridge the education and diversity gap with a first-ever professional certification program.

The Brand Storytelling Brand Film Certification is a 100% online professional certification taught by industry leaders connected to Brand Storytelling’s world-class network of professionals in media, production, marketing, advertising, culture and entertainment. The certification will appeal …

2021-December-07-Brand Storytelling To Offer Brand Film Certification, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 7, 2021) – Today’s leaders in business require creative and diverse professionals with crossover skills in marketing, media and film, but there is a significant talent gap. To answer this call, Brand Storytelling and East Tennessee State University, along with several global industry sponsors, have stepped up to bridge the education and diversity gap with a first-ever professional certification program.

The Brand Storytelling Brand Film Certification is a 100% online professional certification taught by industry leaders connected to Brand Storytelling’s world-class network of professionals in media, production, marketing, advertising, culture and entertainment. The certification will appeal …

2021-12-07 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from December 7, 2021.

2021-12-07 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from December 7, 2021.

Improving Academic Success: Creating A College Planning Resource For Students, Hannah Grunden

Honors Projects

Academic performance of students is a major concern for colleges, especially with the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Research has shown that active involvement, the development of self-regulation skills, and improved mental health all have a considerable impact on college students’ academic success. Colleges like Bowling Green State University need to consider how they can use these factors and leverage resources to improve student performance. In this project, a solution is proposed in the form of a college/personal planner which is directly based off research on early academic success. While further, more specific research is needed to fully understand the issue and …

2021-December-03-Imls Grant Funded, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2021) – East Tennessee State University received nearly $100,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a sub-awardee, led by faculty member Dr. Alissa A. Lange, who is an associate professor with the Department of Early Childhood Education and director of the Early Childhood STEM Lab.

The grant is part of the IMLS 2021 National Leadership Grants for Museums program, which aims to support projects that address the need to strengthen museum services for the American public. The grant in total awarded $941,787 in funding for a coalition led by the …

Hudl Strategic Analysis, Jessica Swanson

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

Hudl is a cutting-edge company that assists with the filming, distributing, and recording statistics for more than 40 sports. The sports, at the high school, college, and even professional level, consist of football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and many others. Growing since its founding in 2006, Hudl now has more than 2,400 employees across 20 countries. To analyze the external environment of the video-sharing industry, a PESTEL analysis and a Porter’s Five Forces analysis were completed. These analyses found that Hudl was a unique case because they are in a very niche portion of the industry and take up a large …

2021-December-03-Imls Grant Funded, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2021) – East Tennessee State University received nearly $100,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a sub-awardee, led by faculty member Dr. Alissa A. Lange, who is an associate professor with the Department of Early Childhood Education and director of the Early Childhood STEM Lab.

The grant is part of the IMLS 2021 National Leadership Grants for Museums program, which aims to support projects that address the need to strengthen museum services for the American public. The grant in total awarded $941,787 in funding for a coalition led by the …

2021-December-02-Rotc Cadets Will Be Commissioned Dec, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2021) – Cadets in the Army ROTC Program at East Tennessee State University will be commissioned as second lieutenants at a 10 a.m. ceremony at the Carnegie Hotel on Friday, Dec. 10.

Col. Brent A. Clemmer, a recipient of the prestigious Silver Star, will be the guest speaker. Clemmer, who has served throughout the world from Korea to Afghanistan, is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School with a master’s degree in defense analysis. He is a recipient of the Purple Heart. 

The two ETSU cadets who will be commissioned on Dec. 10 are: 

Benjamin …