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2021-March-01-Meet Isabella Wilson, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The postponement of the Southern Conference football season from fall 2020 to spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic not only meant no football on the field, it also meant the suspension of everything that goes along with it, including marching band. So when Dr. Joe Moore, ETSU director of athletic bands, whose 2020 Marching Bucs had been slated to form the largest band in the history of the university, put out a call for students to volunteer to be part of a small pep band so a few members could stay in practice, he thought he would only hear …

2021-March-01-Beginner Web And Coding Classes, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 1, 2021)  –  Cloud Wise Academy, an affiliate member of the East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab, is launching two six-week courses: WordPress for Beginners and Coding for Beginners. Classes begin March 23 and run weeknights from 6-8 p.m. 

Both courses will be offered at the ETSU Innovation Lab, located at 2109 W. Market Street, and will follow CDC and ETSU health and safety guidelines. Virtual options are also available.

WordPress for Beginners is designed to help attendees build websites with little to no coding required.
“WordPress is the most popular content management system in the world,” …

Navigating The Murky Middle: Understanding How Career Aspirations And Experiences Influence The Career Progression Of Women Identifying, Student Affairs, Middle Managers, Lindsey Gilmore

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

Even though women have made tremendous strides in many facets of education, ascending the administrative and leadership ranks within universities at a proportionate ratio to the number of women who peak as middle managers is not one of them. In the past 40 years, the number of women serving as presidents of universities across the nation has increased less than 10% from 21.1% in 1975 to 30.1% in 2016 (ACE, 2018). If a woman does find herself serving at the helm of an institution, it is more than likely at a “private, liberal arts schools rather than at doctoral granting, …

How New, Innovative Technology Can Be Implemented To Combat The Construction Industry Labor Shortage, Noah David Jackson

The Professional Constructor

This essay addresses the construction industry’s need to compensate for the current and projected labor shortage through innovative technologies. In the first portion of this essay, three technologies that are most feasible for implementation – the Internet of Things (IoT), Drones, and Prefabrication – are detailed. The challenges faced are then discussed before the second major portion in which steps for implementation are outlined. These steps include forming partnerships, learning the process, communicating, training, implementing, and adapting and improving. The essay concludes with a discussion of how the AGC organization, and members within, can aid the industry in meeting this …

The Adaptative Construction Industry, Rhett Cox

The Professional Constructor

The construction industry is an industry that always unites to find ways to solve problems. It is very complex and requires considerable organization, hard work, specific skills, and a whole lot of determination. In this paper, I will discuss three ways that the industry is making strides to make construction better and more efficient: (a) increased use of modular construction and prefabrication, (b) use of drones, and (c) Building Information Modeling (BIM) use. With the construction process becoming more and more complex, improving efficiency and safety has gained more attraction, especially when coping with fundamental issues such as labor shortage, …

How New, Innovative Technology And Project Execution Tools And Techniques Can Be Used To Improve The Construction Process (Including Safety And Efficiency), James L. Craig

The Professional Constructor

Humanity has often sought to utilize tools and technology to make working faster, more efficient, more comfortable, and more accurate. While humans may have started with stone tools, we have since developed complex and sophisticated mechanical and digital technologies. The construction industry has been utilizing construction technology and equipment for these same reasons for generations. While other industries have embraced the use of smart, autonomous technology and robotics, the construction industry has steadily fallen behind in this effort. In this paper, I will discuss current work using these tools and possible applications for future development.

The Impact Of Climate Change On Building Energy Demands And Mitigation Measures In Florida, Aiyin (Erin) Jiang

The Professional Constructor

Tropical and subtropical parts of the world are projected to be the most vulnerable to the impact of climate change on building energy consumption demand. Few studies, however, focus on all four greenhouse emission scenarios defined by International Panel of Climate Change, which would be useful in assessing the energy demand challenges areas such as Florida. This study applies the most recognized climate change model downscaling approach, the morphing method, to investigate the impact of climate change on the commonly used commercial buildings in Florida’s climate zones under all four emission scenarios. It also analyzes the efficacy of various mitigation …

Frequency And Magnitude Of Cost Growth In Public Works Contracts, George Fulton, Panagiotis Mitropoulos

The Professional Constructor

Cost overruns are a persistent issue in the construction industry. This paper investigates factors that may drive cost growth on public works contracts. The study collected data on 1,043 public works projects completed over a three year period. The analysis examined the impact of four factors on cost overruns: (1) Project type, (2) Contract size, (3) Contract duration, and (4) Construction placement (value per day). The data were analyzed using a combination of basic descriptive statistics along with statistical hypothesis testing of means for various factors affecting cost growth. Cost growth was found to vary significantly by project type, contract …

Case Study Of Real-World Emissions Rates Verus Epaemission Standards For Motor Graders, Boshra Karimi, Phil Lewis

The Professional Constructor

Using the Volkswagen emissions scandal as motivation, the purpose of this case study was to investigate whether or not heavy-duty diesel construction equipment exceeds EPA emissions standards for nonroad diesel engines. The equipment analyzed included four separate motor graders with EPA emissions standards Tier 0, Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 engines. The analysis was based on a dataset of real-world emissions rates collected from in-use equipment on actual jobsites. The results showed that mass per time emissions rates for hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter decreased as the EPA emissions standards became more stringent. Furthermore, there …

Understanding Sub-Contractor Selection Factors In Thebuilding Construction Industry For The Southeastern United States, Dhaval Gajjar, Cayla Anderson

The Professional Constructor

The primary entities within building construction industry consists of the owner, the architect / engineer, and the general contractor, that ensure the success of any construction project. On a traditional project, the owner selects and contracts with the general contractor to construct a building designed by the architect. A considerable amount of research has been conducted to understand the owner’s selection factors to hire a qualified general contractor. However, the general contractor selected for the project seldom self-performs the entire construction of a building. The general contractor might self-perform some aspects of the actual building construction, but they will typically …

A Critical Look At The Failure Of Mainstream Economics, Joseph M. Dipoli

Journal of Global Business Insights

Book Review

Foundations of real-world economics: What every economics student needs to know (2nd ed.), by John Komlos, New York, Routledge, 2019, 306 pp., $42.95 (Paperback), ISBN 9781138296541.

Many people in the United States of America are dissatisfied with the outcomes of the economy and some are suggesting measures that seem socialistic. The time has come to recognize that mainstream economics as taught in our schools is not serving students at all. The research sharing platform of the Latin American and Caribbean Economic Association (LACEA) states that John Komlos’s textbook Foundations of Real-World Economics: What Every Economics Student Needs to …

2021-03-01 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from March 1, 2021.

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

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for March of 2021.

Leading Organizational Learning, Jessica C. Wells

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Leadership is hard to define but easy to recognize and is found in every facet of life. Leaders themselves range from good to bad, the extremities of which are determined by their character, actions, perception of self, how they are perceived by others and their worldviews. An individual’s values provide the basis for ethical decisions, which makes self-awareness a critical element in the development of one’s leader identity. This article provides an overview of leader identity development and offers ways for leaders to apply ethics in their everyday lives.

2021-February-25-Free Webinars For Esl Support Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

p xmlns:ouc="https://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2021)  — Students interested in a high impact pharmacy career whose first language is not English can sign up for a free webinar on March 17 or April 14, at 1 p.m. on both days, to learn more about an English support program at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.

The webinars are part of a $45,000 grant the college received to help continue its focus on promoting a diverse and inclusive student culture. The grant supports mentoring, engagement and retention efforts for pharmacy students whose first or best language is …

2021-February-25-Three Emerging Writers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2021) – “Three Emerging Writers” – Shuly Xóchitl Cawood, Ciona Rouse and Larry Thacker – will visit East Tennessee State University virtually on Wednesday, March 3, to work with university students and to give a free public reading of their work.

The reading will begin at 4 p.m. via Zoom.  Each writer will present a 15- to 20-minute reading.

Three Emerging Writers

The “Three Emerging Writers” series is a popular and well-attended …

2021-February-25-President Noland Issues Message To Campus, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The following is a message from ETSU President Brian Noland to students, faculty and staff on February 25, 2021. 

Dear ETSU community,

As I reflect upon the events of the past week, I am struck by the intensity of emotion surrounding our student-led efforts to call awareness to issues of social justice and structural inequities in our nation. This past week, I have spent time gaining a deeper understanding by listening to our faculty, staff, and students, learning from their perspectives. I have also been engaged in similar conversations with community leaders, alumni, and our legislative delegation in an effort …

2021-February-25-National Spotlight On Rural Health Care, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Community Outreach

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2021) –  A national publication is spotlighting East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy’s innovative approaches to train student pharmacists to care for rural and underserved populations.

The latest issue of Academic Pharmacy NOW, the news magazine of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, addresses health disparities that can result in worse health care outcomes for rural populations and highlights …

2021-02-25 Faculty Senate Evaluations Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Evaluations Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

The Faculty Senate Evaluations Committee meeting minutes for February 25, 2021.

2021-February-24-Dr Retha Gentry Named To Tennessees Rising Star Nurse Leaders, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 24, 2021) –  Dr. Retha Gentry, associate professor in East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing, was recently named a 2021 Tennessee Rising Star Nurse Leader as part of the 40 Under 40 Nurse Leaders program.

Award selection was based on criteria determined by leaders from the Tennessee Action Coalition, Tennessee Nurses Association, and Tennessee Hospital Association. The honorees were chosen based on leadership among peers and others, professional growth and development, contribution to building a culture of health in their community, and commitment as a role model for health. 

“It is a privilege to be selected …

2021-February-24-Carter Railroad Museum To Host Lil Ones On Feb, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ET&WNC Standard Gauge Operation

Seen here at the shops near Legion Street in 1959, the ET&WNC standard gauge operation was one of the final in America to convert to diesel locomotives, doing so in 1967. Serving the Bemberg and US Rayon plants in Elizabethton, this final segment of the Tweetsie operation was Johnson City’s “own railroad.” 

(Photo credit: Geoff Stunkard collection)

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 24, 2021) –  The George L. Carter Railroad Museum, located in the Campus Center Building of East Tennessee State University, will restart its popular monthly Heritage program with short lines and industrial rails themed “Lil’ Ones” …

2021-February-23-Celebrating M Wayne Dyer And His Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 23, 2021) – The Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University is currently hosting two exhibits celebrating the career and influence of a longtime professor of art. “Field of Life: Monument Structures,” which explores the artistic career of M. Wayne Dyer, and “Depth of Fields” featuring artworks by his former students, are on display through March 19 and March 26, respectively.

“Field of Life: Monument Structures” is a retrospective spanning 50 years of work from 1970 through 2020. Dyer began teaching at ETSU in the fall of 1983. He earned an A.S. in graphic design at Virginia …

Stakeholder Experiences With Arts-Based University-Community Partnerships In General Education, Veronica Leone Matthews

USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations

University-community partnerships (UCPs) have significant potential as a way for universities to connect with communities and provide students with High Impact Practices (HIPs). Despite over 20 years of literature calling for increased community engagement, institutions of higher education have been slow to integrate UCPs into the General Education curriculum. Certain components have been identified as necessary for the effectiveness and sustainability of UCPs. However, little is known about the experiences and perceptions of key stakeholders including students, faculty, and community partners who participate in arts-based UCPs. This study investigated these stakeholders’ perceptions regarding participating in arts-based UCPs as part of …

Junior Faculty Advising For Effective Student Growth And Academic Success: A Qualitative Study, Noreen Powers, Russell Wartalski

Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University

Supporting the academic advising needs of adult learners is paramount for colleges and universities. Research suggests that the faculty advisor's role is pivotal in students' academic progress. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, faculty advisors are tasked with supporting adult learners in achieving their professional goals and providing resources to ensure their academic success. Specifically, they help students navigate curriculum requirements and provide support both inside and outside the classroom. The tasks and responsibilities associated with faculty advising can vary based on the institution type and program needs. However, junior faculty who take on advising responsibilities at regional public …

2021-February-19-Etsu Hosts Free Transfer Application Week, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Feb. 19, 2021) Students looking to transfer to East Tennessee State University in fall 2021 can have their application fee waived during Transfer Application Week, Feb. 22-26.

 The free code BuckyTransfer21 can be used by transfer applicants beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, through 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26.

During Transfer Application Week, ETSU will host Virtual ETSU Transfer Days events at local and regional community colleges where students can receive more information on the transfer admissions process, advising, financial aid, scholarships and the Honors College.

A representative from each academic college at ETSU …

2021-February-19-Statement From Etsu President Brian Noland, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The following is a prepared statement President Brian Noland provided to the ETSU Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on Friday, February 19, 2021.

This has been a difficult and trying year for our campus, region, and nation as a global pandemic has upended our lives, claimed the lives of loved ones, and disrupted our economy.  Despite the promise of vaccines, pronounced challenges and uncertainties due to COVID remain for our community.  Over the past year we have also witnessed the once peaceful streets of communities across our nation becoming the scene of protests … protests against inequity, violence, …

Staff Council Meeting Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

No abstract provided.

Board Of Trustees Minutes, Feb. 19 2021, Indiana State University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

No abstract provided.

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to order
• Consent Agenda
• Presidential Updates and Comments
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• Human Resources Update
• Treasurer report
• Committee Reports
• Old Business
• New Business
• Important dates and Announcements
• Adjournment

Applying Interpretation Principles To A Non-Western (Japanese) Training Context, Naoko Yamada, Jeffrey Skibins, Betty Weiler

International Journal of Tour Guiding and Visitor Attraction Research

Interpretive guides play an indispensable role in achieving tourism and sustainability outcomes. Although interpretation theory and best practice principles are supported by literature, they have been primarily developed in Western countries. Little work has been done to evaluate the cross-cultural applicability of using Western-based interpretation in training non-Western interpretive guides. This study evaluates the use of Western-based interpretive competencies in a Japanese training context. The efficacy of the training was assessed using quantitative and qualitative pre- and post-training data from all 42 trainees. Training programs were successful in improving trainees’ perceptions of the importance of links between individual roles and …