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2021-July-27-Johnson City Community Health Center Implements New System To Help Diabetic Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Improving Patient Care

JOHNSON CITY (July 27, 2021) – The Johnson City Community Health Center (JCCHC), which is managed by the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing, has implemented a new tracking system that has been instrumental in improving the health of patients with diabetes.

Since the system was put in place, the clinic has recorded a significant decrease in the percentage of patients who have uncontrolled diabetes, which …

2021-July-26-Quillen College Of Medicine Co-Hosting Screening Of Black Men In White Coats, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY  (July 26, 2021) – East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine is partnering with Carver Recreation Center and the City of Johnson City to host a screening of “Black Men in White Coats,” a documentary that seeks to increase the number of black men in the field of medicine.

The free screening and discussion will be Thursday, July 29 from 6-8 p.m. at Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City.

It is open to people of all ages, and organizers hope that students, parents, grandparents, leaders and educators will attend. In addition to the movie, …

2021-July-26-Dr. Keith Johnson Is Newest Asee Fellow, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 26, 2021) — Dr. Keith Johnson, vice president for Equity and Inclusion and chair of the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying at East Tennessee State University, has been selected as one of nine new fellows to the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).

“I was delighted to receive notice that I have been awarded such a prestigious recognition. When I was a junior faculty member starting out at ETSU, I always admired the folks who were chosen for their outstanding contributions to the Engineering and Engineering Education disciplines,” said Johnson. “Their contributions were so outstanding …

2021-July-23-Big-Time Railroading Returns To Carter Railroad Museum, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 23, 2021) – The free-admission George L. Carter Railroad Museum, located in the Campus Center Building of East Tennessee State University, will highlight some of the most distinctive railroads that ever existed in America as the 2021 Heritage Day program continues. 

“Non-Stop Northeast” is the name of the July 31 event that will focus on the important lines north of Washington, D.C. and east of the gateway city of Buffalo, New York. Known as the metropolitan corridor, these were, and remain, some of the highest-density transportation routes in the world centered on New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to Order
• Consent Agenda
• Presidential Updates and Comments I Dr. Kyle Marrero
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• Human Resources Updates I Rebecca Carroll
• Treasurer Report I Matthew Pulliam
• Committee Reports
• Old Business
• New Business
• Important Dates and Announcements
• Adjournment

Extension Administrators’ Perspectives On Employee Competencies And Characteristics, Jeremy Elliott-Engel, Donna Westfall-Rudd, Megan Seibel, Eric Kaufman, Rama Radhakrishna

Journal of Extension

Extension administrators discussed the competencies and characteristics of Extension professionals as they explored how Extension will need adapt to changing clientele, both in who they are and how they want to receive information. Extension education curriculum is not fully preparing future Extension employees in all required competencies, falling short on use of technology, diversity and pluralism, volunteer development, marketing, and public relations, risk management, and the community development process. Additionally, the Extension educator workforce development pipeline is not preparing a demographically representative population, leaving state administrators struggling to hire prepared professionals, especially those with in-culture competency (e.g., racial and ethnic …

2021-July-22-Etsu Recruiting Participants For Covid-19 Long Haulers Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 22, 2021) – To learn more about the long-term effects of the COVID-19 virus, researchers at East Tennessee State University are seeking research participants who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and who have continued to experience ongoing effects 90 days after recovery.

Individuals who experience lingering symptoms from the virus often describe themselves as COVID-19 “long haulers.”

 “New evidence suggests that COVID-19 negatively impacts various body systems, both during time of infection, and in some, for weeks to months after recovery,” said James L. Adkins, clinical research coordinator for ETSU’s Center of Excellence in Inflammation, Infectious Disease …

Factors That Influence The Acceptance And Use Of Formative Feedback In An Online Undergraduate Module, Jameson Goto, Jacqueline Batchelor, Geoffrey Lautenbach

The African Journal of Information Systems

The focus of the study was to determine the factors that influence the acceptance and use of online feedback in an undergraduate module using the modified unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT2). The participants were third-year pre-service teachers in the Bachelor of Education degree who were taking a fully online Teaching Studies module, in addition to their specialist subject areas at one of the universities in South Africa. A survey instrument was developed from the original UTAUT2 instrument and modified where appropriate, to fit the formative feedback context. Exploratory factor analysis was used to validate the instrument. …

2021-July-21-Etsu Students Named To Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

h2 class=""> ETSU Twenty Under 20 Honorees ETSU students Sam Garcia and Caitlyn Ison were among the 20 area college and high school students honored during the 2021 Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under 20 Awards.

JOHNSON CITY (July 21, 2021)  — Two East Tennessee State University students are among 20 area college and high school students to receive the 2021 Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under 20 Award, presented earlier this year by Kingsport-based STREAMWORKS, an educational program delivering enhanced opportunities to participate in mentor and project-based programs focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. 

In a virtual awards ceremony streamed …

2021-July-21-Etsu To Host Equity And Inclusion Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Keynote Speakers

JOHNSON CITY (July 21, 2021)  – Registration is open for the third annual Equity and Inclusion Conference at East Tennessee State University featuring keynote speakers and presenters from across the country. This virtual event is scheduled for Sept. 20-21, with a new student track on Sept. 22. 

The conference theme, “From Discussion to Action: Bold Steps Toward Equity and Inclusion,” highlights the …

2021-July-21-Stem Teachers Attend Acoustic Guitar Building Workshop, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (July 21, 2021) STEM teachers from across the nation are on the campus of East Tennessee State University this week and back in the classroom building acoustic guitars. 

In five days, these teachers will be transforming a kit of spruce, mahogany, ebony, laser-cut plywood, and steel into something one-of-a-kind, and their classroom is the woodworking shop in Wilson-Wallis Hall, home to several Engineering Technology programs.

It all leads to one fantastic product when, on Friday, the teachers will leave the STEM Guitar Project’s Acoustic Workshop with a custom-built acoustic guitar they have spent the week constructing.  The …

Observations, Evaluations, And Recommendations For Deterlab From An Educational Perspective, Ahmed Ibrahim, Vitaly Ford

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

DETERLab is a cluster environment that provides a set of virtual machines that can be used by researchers and teachers to run cybersecurity experiments and competitions, and where it is possible to deploy different network configurations to research attack and defense mechanisms in the cyber world. While we were working to develop a pathway for producing more usable and effective cybersecurity educational resources by investigating and examining several projects, we examined DETERLab as a prospective platform to use in the classroom. Throughout our experimentation, we faced challenges that we decided to document in order to help other educators use the …

An Exploratory Study Of Mode Efficacy In Cybersecurity Training, Michael D. Workman

Journal of Cybersecurity Education, Research and Practice

Cybersecurity capabilities in organizations and governmental agencies continue to lag behind the threats. Given the current environment, these entities have placed renewed emphasis on cybersecurity education. However, education appears to lack its full potential in most settings. Few empirical studies have systematically tested the efficacy of various training methods and modes, and those that have been conducted have yielded inconsistent findings. Recent literature on the use of gamified simulations have suggested that they may improve cybersecurity behaviors. Similarly, live activities such as hackathons and capture the flag events have been surmised to augment learning and capabilities. We conducted an exploratory …

2021-July-20-Etsu Health Obgyn Accepting New Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 20, 2021) – After seeing the positive influence of physicians in her hometown, Dr. Charlotte Alexander, OB/GYN, knew she wanted to pursue a medical degree to unite her love for science and community.

She is accepting new patients at ETSU Health OB/GYN.

“I wanted to work for ETSU Health because I like their mission to offer quality, evidence-based care to people of all backgrounds and walks of life,” Alexander said. “I had a lot of physician role models in my community. They were all generous, charismatic adults who used their privilege and knowledge as physicians to …

Changing An Institutional Environment Through Appreciative Inquiry: Rochester Institute Of Technology’S College Of Liberal Arts, Corinna Schlombs, Ann Howard, Caroline Delong, Jessica Lieberman

The Seneca Falls Dialogues Journal

This article introduces readers to Appreciative Inquiry as a form of feminist engagement in higher education. Appreciative Inquiry is a strength-based approach to organizational change that builds on positive psychology as well as social construction of language. At Rochester Institute’s College of Liberal Arts, a group of women faculty currently pursues an Appreciative Inquiry process to change their institutional environment to make it more beneficial to the success of women (and colleagues of all genders) rather than changing themselves to better fit into the existing environment. At the 2014 Seneca Falls Dialogues, members of this group engaged conference participants in …

2021-July-19-Fl3tch3r Exhibit Calling For 2021 Exhibition Entries, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

2021 FL3TCH3R Exhibit

JOHNSON CITY (July 19, 2021) – Entries are sought for the 2021 “FL3TCH3R Exhibit: Social & Politically Engaged Art,” which will be held at East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum from Oct. 4-Dec. 10.

This annual exhibit continues to represent the spirit of social and political movements of the country and world.

“There will be no general theme for entries except a focus on …

2021-July-16-Quillen College Of Medicine Welcomes The Largest Class In Its History, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 16, 2021) – This week, East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine welcomed 79 medical students in the Class of 2025, the largest class in the medical school’s history, during an orientation week that culminated with a traditional White Coat Ceremony today.

“Despite the challenges of the pandemic, which prevented in-person visits and shifted our admissions process to online interviews, we received more applications and conducted more interviews than ever before in the history of Quillen College of Medicine,” said Doug Taylor, associate dean for Admissions and Records at Quillen. 

Earlier this year, Quillen announced that …

2021-July-15-Ecu Supports Etsu's Roan Scholars Summer Experience Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

p xmlns:ouc="https://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">(July 15, 2021) Eastman Credit Union (ECU) recently announced its support of $125,000 to sponsor East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Roan Scholars Summer Experience Program.

“The mission of the Roan Scholars program perfectly aligns with ECU’s desire to make our communities and region a better place to live, work, and raise families. These students are leaders with a passion to make a difference, and it’s a privilege for ECU to support the Summer Experience Program,” said Kelly Price, ECU’s President and CEO.

The Roan Scholars Leadership Program, which is funded primarily by private donations, empowers students to be …

2021-July-15-Etsu Combines Art, Technology For New Mfa Degree In Digital Media, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 15, 2021) – East Tennessee State University will launch the state’s first Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Digital Media beginning this fall.

Combining art and technology curriculum, the goal of the new MFA in Digital Media will be to meet the growing industry need for highly qualified digital artists by providing an avenue for advanced graduate-level study in digital media studio practice. Application deadline for fall 2021 is August 1.

The program aligns with standards set by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and is available to individuals who seek further training …

2021-07-15 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from July 15, 2021.

2021-July-13-Veterans Affairs Donation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 13, 2021) —Veterans, families of military affiliated students and other guests of the East Tennessee State University Veterans Affairs can travel around the Johnson City campus with greater ease, thanks to Greeneville-based TEVET, the company that recently donated $15,000 to Veterans Affairs for the purchase a golf cart to do just that.

“The golf cart has provided us with the ability to be more inclusive to our population of disabled veterans,” said Curtis Clontz, assistant director of ETSU Veterans Affairs. “It has undoubtedly made an impact at each orientation, open house, and in our day-to-day operations. Each …

2021-07-21 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from July 12, 2021.

2021-July-12-Etsu Appoints Dr. Leann Horsley As Dean Of College Of Nursing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 12, 2021) – East Tennessee State University has appointed Dr. Leann Horsley as Dean of the College of Nursing.

Horsley has served as an assistant dean, associate professor, and interim director for the Healthcare Simulation Center (HCSC) at South Dakota State University (SDSU) College of Nursing, the state’s land grant institution with the largest and most comprehensive nursing education programs. 

She will begin her new role at ETSU on Aug. 16.

“The ETSU College of Nursing is a leader in the state for preparing nurses, advanced practice nurses and nurse educators, and the school is also …

A Configurable Mining Approach For Learning Services Customization, Aya M. Mostafa Amm, Yehia M. Helmy Ymh, Amira M. Idrees Ami

Future Computing and Informatics Journal

There is no doubt that this age is the age of data and technology. Moreover, there is tremendous development in all fields. The personalized material is a good approach in the different fields. It provides a fit material that matches the styles of readers. It supports readers in various reading domains. This research paper aims to support students in the educational system. Additionally, the research paper designs to increase education values for students. Furthermore, the research paper builds the smart appropriate materials through Egyptian Knowledge Banking (EKB) based on the learner question. The Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) is a rich …

Optimistic Leadership For The 21st Century And Beyond, Vincent P. Techo

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

This paper proposes a future-driven leadership theory—the optimistic leadership theory—suitable for leading global organizations in the 21^st century and beyond. The author argues that a new leadership approach is needed for these organizations due to the complexities that come with globalization, including the high need for knowledge and experience, distance decay, and cultural amalgamation. Five leadership approaches (Visionary Leadership, Differentiated Leadership, Servant Leadership, Flexible Leadership, and Reflective Leadership) are identified as the components of optimistic leadership. Following a review of the rare literature on these five leadership approaches, they are found to constitute the best determinants of successful future-driven …

Degree Of Implementing Jordanian Universities To The Concept Of Entrepreneurial University According To The Seven Solidifications By (Ec- Oecd) European Commission- Organaization For Economic Co-Operation And Development, إخليف الطراونة, غدير اللهالي

Jerash for Research and Studies Journal مجلة جرش للبحوث والدراسات

The study aimed at identifying the degree of Implementing Jordanian Universities to the Concept of Entrepreneurial University According to the Seven Solidifications by (EC- OECD).The study used the descriptive survey approach. The study population consisted of all Academic Leaderships at Jordanian Universities (1323). The sample was a stratified random sample that consisted of (312) academic leadership. A 28-item with 3 dimensions questionnaire was developed to collect data for this study. The findings of the study revealed that the degree of implementing Jordanian Universities to the Concept of Entrepreneurial University according to the seven solidifications by (EC- OECD) was moderate. The …

Structure And Distribution Of Training Facilities In The Micro And Pre-Competition Mesocycle Of Young Gymnasts - «Artists», Jamila Adizovna Akhmedova

Eurasian Journal of Sport Science

Purpose: The goal was to determine the structure and distribution of training resources in the micro and pre-competition mesocycle of young gymnasts engaged in rhythmic gymnastics .

Methods: The study uses methods analysis and synthesis of special scientific and methodological literature; pedagogical observations of the training process of young gymnasts, pedagogical experiment, mathematical and statistical research methods.

Results: The results of the study showed that the pre-competition mesocycle was a natural continuation of the special preparatory stage and was used for direct preparation for the main competition. Its features were determined by the fact that it is necessary to simulate …

Efficiency Of The Use Of Multimedia Tools In The Learning Process For The Physical Education Of Students By Using Means Of Handball, Ирина Разуваева

Eurasian Journal of Sport Science

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to improve the effectiveness of the educational process in physical education based on the use of handball with a multimedia program.

Methods: To obtain the results, the methods of analyzing scientific and methodological literature, the method of pedagogical experiment and demonstration were used.

Results: It is important to note an increase in the effectiveness of students’ technical and tactical actions (TTA) fulfillment in the process of playing activity as a result of the use of computer technologies: the number of ball passes increased (10.6%), the effectiveness of ball passes increased (10.2%); the number …

2021-July-08-Rodriguez-Gil Nih Study Section, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 8, 2021) – Dr. Diego Rodriguez-Gil, assistant professor at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, has accepted an invitation from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center for Scientific Review to serve as a member of the Neuroscience of Interoception and Chemosensation Study Section.

Study sections review grant applications submitted to the NIH, make recommendations on these applications to the appropriate NIH national advisory council or board, and survey the status of research in their fields of science. 

Rodriguez-Gil’s appointment began July 1 and ends June 30, 2025.

“The NIH peer review system is recognized …

2021-July-08-Technical And Professional Writing Minor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (July 8, 2021) – Nearly every profession requires the skill of writing in some form or fashion, from emails and spreadsheet copy to reports, instructions, web pages and more. But while most college majors incorporate significant writing requirements, some students may wish to gain more targeted skills than those developed through existing initiatives.

The new technical and professional writing minor may be applied to almost any major at East Tennessee State University. The program is a partnership between the Department of Literature and Language and Department of Media and Communication in ETSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, which …