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Case Study: Member Perception Of A Federal Organization’S Employee Recognition Program, David A. Dietz

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The purpose of this qualitative instrumental study was to clarify the purpose of Agency ABC’s Recognition Council, while identifying opportunities for staff recognition and appreciation to be optimized within Agency ABC to assist in creating and sustaining employee engagement. This purpose is in direct correlation to the study’s problem, to fill in research gaps due to a lack of existing documentation, best practices and research regarding federal recognition programs. Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory was the conceptual framework that the researcher applied to this study. The researcher performed semi-structured, one-on-one interviews with five former members of Agency ABC’s Recognition Council members. Interview …

2021-September-01-Bucky's Fafsa Challenge, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – East Tennessee State University is launching Bucky’s FAFSA Challenge, an initiative aimed at encouraging current and potential college students to file the 2022-2023 Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

“The FAFSA is your gateway to all federal financial aid, as well as the starting point for many other funding opportunities,” said Catherine Morgan, director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at ETSU. “Put simply, filing the FAFSA accurately and timely is incredibly important, and we want to provide any assistance you might need.”

To complete Bucky’s FAFSA Challenge, students must file the 2022-2023 FAFSA …

2021-September-01-Simulation Standardized Patient (Sp) Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The Role of a Standardized Patient

"Being an SP takes a special mix of skills: teaching, acting and a love of working with students," said Perry Butler, Simulation SP Manager.

East Tennessee State University's Simulation Standardized Patient (SP) program is used to train students in all five of the health sciences colleges, including Quillen College of Medicine, Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, College of Nursing, College of Public Health, and College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.

A standardized patient (SP) is a person trained to portray a realistic patient, their family member or others to recreate a scenario accurately …

2021-September-01-Meet Mason Mosier, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The desire to give back drives Mason Mosier in most everything he does – from academics to public service.

The Student Government Association President for 2021-22 is a junior University Honors Scholar from nearby Piney Flats, with a double major in political science and media and communication.

“I’ve really been blessed,” Mosier said. “My mother was a single mother for a number of years until my stepfather, who became my father, came into our lives, and there were a lot of things that we had to overcome. She showed me that through hard work and perseverance, you can do anything. …

2021-September-Etsu Geosciences Graduate Student Devotes Research To Ensure Clean Drinking Water For Netn Residents, Department Of Geosciences, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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ETSU graduate student, Lukman Fashina, devotes research to ensure clean drinking water for NETN residents.

2021-September-01-The Simulation Laboratory, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Simulation Laboratory

The Simulation Laboratory at ETSU consists of six simulation rooms at ETSU’s Bishop Hall (Interprofessional Education and Research Center) that mimic the real-life patient care setting. In these labs, users practice their skills on human patient (mannequin) simulators in a controlled environment so that they have the necessary skills and confidence needed to transfer to a real-world hospital setting. 

Lab Manager Andy Berry describes the capabilities of the …

2021 September, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for September of 2021.

Evaluation Of In-Cab Air Quality For Nonroad Diesel Construction Equipment, Phil Lewis, Sherif El Khouly, Adam Mayer, Jeremy Johnson

The Professional Constructor

Previous research indicates that air quality near the cabs of nonroad diesel equipment may exceed recommended exposure limits for certain pollutants. The objective of this case study was to collect and analyze air pollutant data near the cabs of nonroad diesel equipment while performing real world activities. Using state-of-the-art instrumentation, the research team conducted 24 tests on nine different items of nonroad equipment. The team collected data related to pollutant concentrations of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitric oxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter, and black carbon. Average concentrations of carbon monoxide and nitric oxide did not exceed published exposure limits on …

Essence Of Partnership Management In Project-Based Learning: Insights From A University’S Global Project Programme, Gary Pan, Poh Sun Seow, Shankararaman, Venky, Kevin Koh

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Universities today are embracing teaching pedagogy of project-based learning (PBL) through collaboration with industry. PBL allows students to learn theory in the classroom, then apply what they have learned in the field, solving a wide array of business or societal challenges facing organizations, while at the same time, solidifying their own knowledge. While there are many benefits of such academic-industry partnership, there are also challenges that if not addressed, may have serious consequences. This study aims to develop a framework that highlights the essence of partnership management in a PBL setting and validate the framework by conducting a focus group …

2021-09-01 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the President of Morehead State University to the campus community regarding the vaccination of faculty, staff and students from September 1, 2021.

Prefabrication In Buildings With Focus On Emerging Mep Rack Systems, Mark Daniels, M.G. Matt Syal

The Professional Constructor

The growth in technology and automation has influenced the construction industry to explore prefabrication alternatives in building design and construction. In addition, the shortage of skilled labor is accelerating the push for the adoption of prefabrication in building industry. This paper provides an overview of the present construction market and labor trends and summarizes various levels and categories of prefabrication. It then provides detailed information on an emerging MEP prefabricated solution known as the MEP rack systems. The implementation of the MEP rack systems is discussed with the help of a hospital case study project. It concludes with the discussion …

Case Study Of Using Unmanned Aircraft Systems To Support Bridge Inspections, Joseph M. Burgett, Gurcan Comert

The Professional Constructor

This paper presents the results of a case study conducted to evaluate the potential benefit of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, as a tool to improve the bridge inspection workflow. The study conducted two experiments to determine how well deficiencies could be detected using a UAS. Both experiments were conducted using the same test bridge. The first experiment was carried out by the bridge inspection engineers (BIEs), who had previously inspected the bridge using traditional methods. They used the drone to search for inspection points identified in the inspection report. The second experiment was conducted by …

Stick Built Vs. Panelize Wall/Truss Framing For New Home Construction: A Time Study Labor Comparison., Eric A. Holt, Jim Anzlovar, Alexander Welsh

The Professional Constructor

Due to many trends in the construction industry (material cost increase, labor shortages, supply chain issues, pandemic, market demand outpacing supply), the homebuilding industry is looking for alternative ways to frame homes. In response to the National Housing Endowment (NHE) Request for Proposal, the researchers reviewed the literature on the housing market’s current state regarding the scale and scope of the skilled construction framers shortage and the current market share of single-family framing method; stick-built vs. panelization. Working with industry part ners, the team analyzed time studies for multiple new home builds. It was found that panelized wall framing systems …

Minority And Female Participation In Construction Industry Apprenticeship Programs, Richard Bruce, Aaron Sauer, Patrick Sells, Curtis Bradford

The Professional Constructor

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic’s Current Population Survey, nearly 90 percent of the 10.7 million people employed in the construction industry are white males (2021). This statistic will remain unchanged unless more minorities and females are recruited into the industry. For craft workers, a primary recruitment mechanism is the registered apprenticeship program. This study analyzes the U.S. Department of Labor’s Registered Apprenticeship Database (RAPIDs) from 2000 to 2019 to identify trends for new apprentices. The study found that there was no change in the proportion of new female apprentices in the previous 20 years and no change …

Hazy Team Composition Processes: Shared Team Leadership, A Strategy To Team Excellence In Higher Education, Pervaiz Masih

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Teamwork is an emergent property of efficacious organizations. Team-based and result-oriented organizational structures are gaining momentum, increasing 6% each year. Over 80% of organizations globally deploy teams by putting ordinary people to work together for extraordinary performance. The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center is a unique institute that teaches foreign languages in an immersive and team-based environment. This mixed-methods research study investigated (a) the teaching team composition processes, (b) the applicability of trust and diversity in team composition, and (c) the impact of shared team leadership in the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Data were collected from 82 …

Exploring The Experiences And Effectiveness Of Student Loan Entrance Counseling, Manoj Thekkadathu Oommen

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Student loan debt is one of the most pressing issues in the United States today. The rate of student loan debt in the United States continues to rise year after year, and the country is experiencing a crisis of increased student loan debt. A program that started with a budget of $15 million in 1965 to expand access to higher education has increased exponentially to over $1.5 trillion in student loan debt today. Students are ushered into the college experience often without possessing a firm grasp of basic financial literacy skills. Federal legislation mandates borrowers to take a 30-minute counseling …

The Mediation Role Of Customer Satisfaction On Service Quality And Corporate Image - An Evidence From Lebanese Private Universities, Lama Mohammad Khawaja, Alaaeldine Abbass Ali, Nehale Mostapha

BAU Journal - Society, Culture and Human Behavior

The higher education sector in Lebanon faces a number of challenges due to its rapid expansion, which has had many implications for the development of the sector. However, each university competes for a limited resources. Thus, promoting the image of the university becomes an essential factor for survival. The purpose of this study is to explore the relationship between service quality and corporate image with customer satisfaction as an intermediary in private universities in Lebanon. A survey of 378 respondents was conducted. A judgmental sample of university students was selected. The framework was tested by structural equation modeling (SEM). The …

Development Of Coordination Skills In Children Aged 6-7 Years With Disabilities Through Action Games, Farkhat Mukhmudjanovich Muradov

Eurasian Journal of Sport Science

Purpose: The goal was to create an integral system of the pedagogical process, which, taking into account the age and individual characteristics of preschool children with disabilities, ensures the creation of optimal conditions for the comprehensive development and strengthening of motor and psychophysical abilities by increasing their physiological level. Activity of organs and systems of the child's body; correction of motor disorders; as part of the training, it consists in the development and use of methods and tools that have a high ability to protect the body from adverse environmental factors, contribute to the functional improvement of its body, increase …

Participatory Learning: Measuring Learning And Educational Technology Acceptance, Erick Sanchez Suasnabar

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Participatory Learning (PL) integrates several learning approaches, engaging students throughout the entire assignment process for both online and face-to-face courses. Beyond simply providing a solution, students also craft a problem (problem-based learning), grade each other (peer assessment and feedback), evaluate themselves (self-assessment), and can view others’ work (learning by example). This dissertation research explores the resulting learning effects. Contributions to both educational and Information Systems research include extending an early PL model and experiments that applied the PL approach to examinations, by validating and testing new constructs based on user activity and critical thinking. In addition, the study explores a …

Kabie Tour Collection, 1961-1962, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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A collection of a schedule, magazine, programs, brochures, and other items related to the annual KABIE Study Tour in 1961.

The Kansas-Agriculture-Business-Industry-Education (KABIE) Tour was an annual tour, conducted from 1950 to 1967, sponsored by the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the state universities and other Kansas businesses and associations. The two-week tour took teachers and students to forty communities in Kansas, travelling 2,100 miles. The theme or goal of this tour was to have Kansans see Kansas and all its attributes or a “free society in action” as Dr. M. C. Cunningham, past president of Fort …

Meiszner, Woody, Collection, 1890-1948, Special Collections, Leonard H. Axe Library

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A collection of approximately 190 black and white, tinted, and color postcards of places and buildings in Pittsburg, Kansas. Examples of the postcards include views of Broadway, Pittsburg State University, parks, and public buildings. The postcards donated were published by Souvenir Post Card Co., New York Souvenir Post Card Co., Acmegraph Co., and S. H. Kress and Co. A list of the postcards is included in the collection. Housed in the Kansas Collection, call number 741.683 P589.

2021-August-30-Mixed Americans Exhibit At Tipton Gallery.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 30, 2021) – “Mixed Americans,” an exhibition featuring works by a diverse group of artists of mixed racial heritage, is on display at Tipton Gallery through Oct. 8.

A panel discussion and reception are planned this week in conjunction with the exhibit, which is presented by the East Tennessee State University Department of Art and Design.

The “Mixed Race: Negotiating Shifting Identities” panel will be held Thursday, Sept. 2, at 6 p.m. at the Langston Centre, 315 Elm Street. It will be moderated by Adam Dickson, Langston Centre supervisor, alderman for the town of Jonesborough, and adjunct …

2021-August-30-Trio Programs Receive Federal Grant Renewals.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 30, 2021) — East Tennessee State University’s federal TRIO Program has been selected by the U.S. Department of Education to receive renewed funding for two of its programs, both for each of the next five years.

The Educational Talent Search Program was awarded $323,420 per year and will help middle and high school students prepare for and enter post-secondary education. In addition to current students, Talent Search also works with individuals to complete their education at the secondary or postsecondary level. Eligible students receive tutoring, career coaching, mentoring, workshops and a variety of other services. The grant …

2021-August-27-Etsu Response Middle Tennessee Floods.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (August 27, 2021) – East Tennessee State University has updated its ETSU Response website to provide information on support for those affected by the Aug. 21 flash floods in Middle Tennessee.

The website, www.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 of Humphreys, Dickson, Houston and Hickman counties in the aftermath of the flooding, which resulted in at least 22 deaths. The flooding has damaged many structures, sweeping away homes, infrastructures, schools and other important facilities in several counties across Tennessee.  

The …

2021-August-27-Social Work To Host Msw Virtual Information Sessions.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 27, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Department of Social Work will host several virtual information sessions throughout the fall to promote opportunities for students to pursue a master of social work (MSW).

The first session is set for Thursday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Additional sessions will be held Oct. 21 and Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. All of the sessions are open to the public and will be held on Zoom. To register for the session, visit etsu.edu/gradschool/infosessions.php.  

ETSU offers the MSW on campus in Johnson City or fully online. Accredited since 2003, the MSW …

2021-August-27-Etsu Students Return With Increase In Freshmen Transfers.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY –  (August 27, 2021) The Bucs are truly back!

One week into the fall 2021 semester, the campus of East Tennessee State University resembles past days prior to the pandemic. Though numerous safety precautions are still in place, classrooms, residence halls, dining halls and the Basler Center for Physical Activity are bustling, and in-person activities and events are being held every day.

“Not only are we back in person, but we have grown as a campus community,” ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland said.  “We anticipate that the number of new freshmen and transfer undergraduate students will be up …

2021-August-27-Wgs On Wednesdays Project Self-Discovery.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 27, 2021) — Years of teaching and collaborating with students in academia have inspired current faculty members at East Tennessee State University to write a book about change and growth in a student’s journey. The final product, “Project Self-Discovery,” developed by Drs. Bethany Novotny, Stacy Cummings Onks and Michelle Hurley, was published this year by Kendall Hunt.

The authors plan to discuss the process of writing their text while sharing some of its content in “Project Self-Discovery: The Journey” on Wednesday, Sept. 1, at noon, via Zoom. This free virtual talk may be viewed at https://etsu.zoom.us/j/94363259129. …

2021-August-27-Student Media Center To Host Open House.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 27, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Student Media Center will host an open house on Thursday, Sept. 2, from 2-4 p.m. as part of the campus Weeks of Welcome.

The Student Media Center (SMC), part of the D.P. Culp Student Center’s $45 million renovation, houses the East Tennessean, the student-run newspaper of ETSU, and will soon be the new home of The Edge 89.5 HD 4, the student-run radio station of ETSU.

The center also features the One Button Studio, a one-stop shop professional-quality presentation recording studio, and an audio-video editing suite. Assistance with various media-related …

2021-August-26-Carter Railroad Museum August Heritage Day.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 26, 2021) – The “Wild West” is the theme of this month’s Heritage Day at East Tennessee State University’s George L. Carter Railroad Museum this Saturday, Aug. 28.

One of the highlights of this free monthly event at the museum, located in ETSU’s Campus Center Building, will be models of the world’s largest steam engine, the Union Pacific Railroad’s 4-8-8-4 Big Boy design made famous during World War II. This, as well as equipment from other famous operations like the Santa Fe, Southern Pacific and today’s Union Pacific and BNSF super railroads, will make this an event …

2021-August-26-Meet Commissioner Galloway.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (August 26, 2021) Ethan Galloway, a senior at East Tennessee State University, has been appointed to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission as a student member.

Galloway is from Surgoinsville and is currently a chemistry major with plans to attend medical school.  At ETSU, he has been active with the Chemistry Club, which he serves as vice president, and he is an officer and member of Circle K International sponsored by Kiwanis.  He is also employed by ETSU’s Center for Academic Achievement as an academic coach.

A 2018 graduate of Volunteer High School, he is the son of …