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2020-06-01 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from June 1, 2020.

How To Develop Collaborative Projects That Drive Innovation, Paul Carlile, Steven Davidson, Howard Thomas

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Boston University’s Questrom School of Business is creating an innovative approach to identifying co-operative ways to improve business education.

The Triumph Of Nonsense In Management Studies: A Commentary, Peter Kai, Howard Thomas

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Professor Dennis Tourish’s recent essay (AMLE, March 2020) provides an analysis of why business schools and management education are perceived to be in a state of crisis. This commentary focuses on one important aspect of Tourish’s criticism of the management education field; namely, the quality, value, and appropriateness of the field’s research in advancing knowledge. His main criticisms are that the failure of management research arises from its extremely strong focus on theory development, its inadequate writing, and the formulaic, template style and formal structure of research papers in leading journals. Indeed, the rules and practices underlying the …

Perceptions And Challenges Of Female Workplace Mediators And How They Overcome Them, Gaedria B. Goodwin

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This holistic case study with embedded units was conducted to understand and describe the perceptions of female workplace mediators and if they encounter stereotypes, bias, and other challenges as mediators in the state of Texas. Ten female workplace mediators in Texas participated with in-depth, semistructured interviews and an open-ended survey response describing a unique experience they had while mediating workplace disputes. A cross-case synthesis analysis of the results was then conducted with journal notes, literature on gender inequality, mediation, alternative dispute resolution, and Goffman’s theory of stigma. The results of this qualitative research can provide additional alternative dispute resolution techniques …

The Role Of Play In Fostering Creativity And Purpose, Caitlin Quarrington

Critical and Creative Thinking Capstones Collection

While play is a universal experience that transcends age, discipline, and location, it is often understood to be a juvenile experience and is not intentionally pursued into adulthood. However, play has positive benefits for people of all ages; it can drive intrinsic motivation, increase creativity, and build a sense of meaning and purpose in both individuals and teams. Building on existing understandings of play and creativity, this Synthesis develops a transdisciplinary Play-Flow Intervention Model that leverages play as an intervention at two critical points during the flow cycle to alleviate struggle and expedite movement towards flow. Integrating play during periods …

Cultural Policy And The Rise Of Multiculturalism Study Of Fine Arts Exhibition In The 2000s, The National Gallery Of Indonesia, Citra Smara Dewi

International Review of Humanities Studies

This study focuses on the role of cultural policy in the rise of multiculturalism with a case study of the Indonesian Art Exhibition, Pameran Seni Rupa Nusantara (PSRN) 2000s, which was initiated by a cultural institution, the National Gallery of Indonesia (GNI). PSRN exhibition is one of the important programs of GNI because it gives space to the artists of the archipelago - not just Java and Bali - to present works of modern-contemporary art rooted in local wisdom. As a nation that has the characteristics of pluralism, the spirit of multiculturalism in art has become very significant, especially in …

2020-May-29-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU welcomes the following new faculty and staff to the university family:

Chelsey S. Blevins is a secretary in Gatton College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice. She was previously an executive aide in the Department of Literature and Language. She holds a B.A. in English from ETSU.

Dr. Leon J.A. Dumas is an assistant professor of medical education in the Quillen College of Medicine after serving as director of Dr. Leon Dumas Inc. He holds his M.Med. degree from the University of the Free State in South Africa.

Nicole Fisher is a secretary in the Department of Psychiatry and …

2020-May-29-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Congratulations to the following members of the East Tennessee State University family who retired in May.  Thank you for your service!

Gary L. Bishop – Director, Facilities Management Operations

Mitzi J. Douglas – Assistant Director of Payroll, Financial Services

Jeanine Doren Minch – Information Research Technician, Community Outreach

Betty Ann Proffitt – Executive Aide, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

Published May 29, 2020, as part of the Accent email newsletter for faculty and staff.

2020-May-29-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU welcomes the following new faculty and staff to the university family:

Chelsey S. Blevins is a secretary in Gatton College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice. She was previously an executive aide in the Department of Literature and Language. She holds a B.A. in English from ETSU.

Dr. Leon J.A. Dumas is an assistant professor of medical education in the Quillen College of Medicine after serving as director of Dr. Leon Dumas Inc. He holds his M.Med. degree from the University of the Free State in South Africa.

Nicole Fisher is a secretary in the Department of Psychiatry and …

2020-May-29-Nsac Championship, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Updated May 29, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team headed to the national championship for the second time in three years.

The team won in the semi-finals on May 7 after winning first place in district 7 of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) competition sponsored by Adobe. The final round of competition took place virtually on May 20, with winners to be announced June 8 during ADMERICA Adjusted, the AAF’s national conference, which will be held online. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, with additional prizes …

“Give Them A Firm Handshake, Look Them In The Eye, Try To Make A Connection”: Critical Graduate Perspectives On School Advancement Practices Of De Marillac Academy, Alicia M. Tapia

Doctoral Dissertations

This dissertation engages graduates of De Marillac Academy, a NativityMiguel school in San Francisco, in critical inquiry regarding school advancement practices. Graduates were asked how they participated in school advancement practices face-to-face with guests and donors, through media, on-campus and off-campus at their Annual Scholarship Benefit. Graduates engaged in photo and video elicitation interviews, in which photos and videos were used to spark commentary regarding their thoughts and experiences in advancement settings. As Catholic school educators, we are called to investigate the effects of a student’s formal and hidden curriculum in all aspects of their educational experience. This study found …

2020-05-29 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Message sent by the President to the campus community on May 29, 2020.

2020-May-28-Respiratory Therapy Alumni Caring For Covid-19 Patients In Nyc, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 28, 2020) – As the number of COVID-19 cases started rising in New York City earlier this year, two alumni of East Tennessee State University’s Cardiopulmonary Science Program, Rayford Johnson and Jessica Burleson, were among a group of respiratory therapists from across the country who decided they wanted to use their professional abilities to help. 

Johnson and Burleson have never met and they took separate paths to New York this spring, but both are currently on the front lines, caring for patients on COVID floors in two New York City hospitals. Both said they have never seen …

2020-May-28-Tennessee Poll Covid-19 Economy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 28, 2020) – The most recent Tennessee Poll by East Tennessee State University finds that although Tennesseans feel that the COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest problem facing both the nation and the state, they also believe things are generally going in the right direction for the Volunteer State. 

This is part of a series of releases on the 2020 Tennessee Poll. Visit www.etsu.edu/asrl/tnpoll for additional analysis, methodological reporting, and margin of error calculations for sample and subgroup analysis. 

The poll, fielded from April 22-May 1 by the Applied Social Research Lab (ASRL) at ETSU, surveyed a random …

In-Service Biology Teachers’ Perceptions And Pedagogical Rating Of Two Mobile Learning Applications Recommended For Learning Biology In Nigerian Secondary Schools, Uchenna Udeani Prof, Jeremiah Nosakhare Akhigbe Mr

The African Journal of Information Systems

The study investigated in-service biology teachers’ perceptions of the instructional use of smartphones equipped with Biology Mobile Learning Applications (BMLAs) in the learning of biology concepts in Nigerian senior secondary schools and the pedagogical rating of two commercially available mobile learning applications recommended for learning biology. The study utilized a descriptive survey design. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings gathered revealed that the in-service biology teachers had good perceptions of the instructional use of BMLAs and that these perceptions influence their pedagogical rating and selection of mobile applications. The study also revealed that demographic variables such …

2020-May-27-College Consensus Ranking, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 27, 2020) – East Tennessee State University is among the 30 Best Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities, a ranking published by College Consensus.

According to College Consensus, such “invisible disabilities” as ADHD, dyslexia and various forms of autism are prevalent on college campuses, and schools are tailoring programs to assist students who live with these challenges.

The institutions on College Consensus’ ranking “take neurodiversity seriously. They all believe that a learning disability does not have to be a roadblock to a successful education and lifepath,” the company’s website says. “In fact, many of these schools celebrate …

2020-May-26-Big Bass Shootout, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 26, 2020) – Connect Outdoors, an affiliate member of East Tennessee State University’s Innovation Lab, will host the Big Bass Shootout through its Connect Fishing League. A series of four one-day tournaments open to all ages is scheduled for May 30, June 6, June 13 and June 20 with the winner to be announced on Father's Day, June 21. 

The Big Bass Shootout is a single best catch Black Bass tournament (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass or Spotted Bass). Fishing can take place in any public waterway in the U.S. or Canada. Fishing in private ponds is not …

2020-May-26-Pharmacy School Launches Free Webinar Series For Prospective Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 26, 2020) – With COVID-19 shutting down many in-person summer activities for high school and undergraduate students, East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has launched a free interactive webinar series for students interested in pharmacy called “Gatton Rx Elements.”

The five-week series explores current career options in pharmacy, how to apply to pharmacy school, financial aid options, student life on campus, a virtual tour of Gatton College of Pharmacy and a chance to chat and have virtual coffee with the college’s dean, Dr. Debbie Byrd. The series is taught by Dr. Brooklyn Nelson, clinical …

2020-May-26-Elijah Watt Sells Award, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 26, 2020) – East Tennessee State University alumnus Ryan Lynch is among 133 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates nationwide to earn the 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award.

The Elijah Watt Sells Award program was established by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) in 1923 to recognize outstanding performance on the CPA Exam. Elijah Watt Sells was one of the first CPAs in the U.S., was active in the establishment of the AICPA and played a large role advancing professional education within the profession.

Nearly 75,000 individuals sat for the CPA Exam in 2019 with only 133 candidates …

2020-May-26-Quillen College Of Medicine Alumni On The Front Lines Of Covid-19 Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 26, 2020) – Alumni of East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine are on the front lines of research and studies happening across the world to develop treatments for the COVID-19 virus. 

Dr. Davey Smith (’96) is leading a clinical trial that is currently underway to evaluate whether the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, given with the antibiotic azithromycin, can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19. 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, is sponsoring the trial, which is being conducted by the NIAID-funded AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG). …

2020-May-22-Big Train Show Canceled, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 22, 2020) – The George L. Carter Railroad Museum on the campus of East Tennessee State University has canceled the 5th Annual Big Train Show for the health and safety of patrons, vendors, and model railroad enthusiasts.

The train show, originally scheduled for June 5-6 in the ETSU Ballad Health Athletic Center (Mini Dome), has steadily become one of the largest in the southeastern United States and the most anticipated show for rail fans and model railroaders in the region. Plans are underway to hold the event in the same venue next year. The tentative date is …

The Ocean Lifeguard Intervention Continuum: A Cognitive Aid For Surf Lifeguard Education, William A. Koon, Ryan M. Gates, Shane Scoggins, Paul Andrus, Jack A. Futoran

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Ocean lifeguards are constantly engaged in beach risk analysis, required to efficiently evaluate a variety of environmental and other factors quickly in order to triage and prioritize who needs help. Teaching these skills is a challenge for introductory training programs. We sought to improve new lifeguards’ understanding of the interaction of various risk components in the beach environment and aid decision-making related to when a lifeguard should intervene in a situation. We developed a two-part cognitive aid for introductory ocean lifeguard education depicting individual and interacting elements of a beach goer’s risk of drowning or injury and the process by …

2020-May-21-Tennessee Poll Covid-19 Vaccination Issues, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

 [1] Though this question was intended to measure where respondents went for information they trust on COVID-19, it was worded as “news you can trust on COVID-19,” thereby possibly predisposing the respondent to indicate news organizations over other individuals or organizations. This question was asked open-ended and then coded into categories based on responses. 

About the Tennessee Poll

The Tennessee Poll is conducted by the Applied Social Research Lab (ASRL) in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at East Tennessee State University. ASRL is directed by Dr. Kelly N. Foster, associate professor of sociology.

The Tennessee Poll is an annual …

2020-May-21-Best Compilation Album Of 2019, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 21, 2020) – “Tell It to Me: Revisiting the Johnson City Sessions, 1928-1929,” an album produced and curated by East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson, was recently named Best Compilation Album for 2019 by the Independent Music Awards. 

“Tell It to Me” was released by Germany’s Bear Family Records, an internationally acclaimed record company specializing in painstakingly curated documentary releases of historical American music.  The album was produced in conjunction with the 90^th anniversary celebration in October 2019 marking the influential recording sessions conducted in downtown Johnson City by Columbia Records producer Frank Walker during …

2020-May-20-Recover Together Webinar, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 20, 2020) – A free weekly webinar for local businesses focusing on reopening strategies begins Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m.

“Recover Together: Reopening Discussion and Best Practices” will be moderated and presented by Mark Bays, director for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University, and Aundrea Y. Wilcox, TSBDC senior business counselor and KOSBE executive director.

Attendees will gain insight from local business owners on how COVID-19 has influenced their future business strategies. Speakers include:

• Katie Prendergast - Prendergast Construction (construction)
• Ron Metcalfe - WGRV Hometown Radio Greeneville (entertainment)
• Stan Johnson …

2020-May-20-Learning From Observing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (May 20, 2020) Within the field of education, an approach called emergent inquiry supports teaching and learning by encouraging teachers to build educational experiences based on their observations of children.  Teachers present questions and listen to the ideas of their students, and after observing the children as they play, educational activities, studies and long-term projects are developed based on these observations.

This fall, undergraduate students at East Tennessee State University will have the opportunity to enroll in a new emergent inquiry degree program offered by the Department of Early Childhood Education in the Clemmer College.

The 18-credit …

2020-May-20-First General Engineering Graduates, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 20, 2020) – The Class of 2020 is celebrating many firsts. In addition to being the first class to graduate “virtually,” two students are the first to receive general engineering degrees from East Tennessee State University and Tennessee Tech University. 

First general engineering graduates

In fall 2017, ETSU began enrolling students into a joint degree program in general engineering that continues to be the only one of its …

2020-May-19-Tennessee Poll Politics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 19, 2020) – The Tennessee Poll, conducted late last month by the Applied Social Research Lab at East Tennessee State University, sought to take a snapshot of the state’s potential voters in advance of the 2020 general election. At this time, it is impossible to predict who will vote in November, but 52.8% of the eligible voting population in Tennessee cast a ballot in 2016, so turnout could be similar in 2020. The Tennessee Poll asked respondents how likely they are to vote in November 2020, and 83% said that they definitely will vote (67%) or will …

Negating Amy Gutmann: Deliberative Democracy, Business Influence, And Segmentation Strategies In Education, Brian Ford

Democracy & Education

The task of creating a public will is daunting in any political system, but a democracy dedicated to the principles of participation and public deliberation faces specific challenges, including overcoming organized opposition that may not accept democratic tenets. In the sphere of education (and social reproduction more generally), business-influenced movements to reform public education question many of the established goals and norms of democratic education and thus may be the vanguard of such opposition. In order to interpret and explore these movements, this article enlists Amy Gutmann's work as a heuristic device. In so doing, it looks at the task …

Rotarians’ Transformative Path From Initiate To Servant Leader: A Narrative Study Examining The Motivation To Volunteer, Edwin A. Kalinka

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

Rotarians’ Transformative Path from Initiate to Servant Leader: A Narrative Study Examining the Motivation to Volunteer The purpose of this research study was to explore Rotarians transformative path from initiate (follower) to servant leader supporting student programs. Research was conducted using a qualitative narrative design to examine participants’ perceptions of the factors that motivated them to join a volunteer organization with the motto “service above self,” the factors that motivated them to support student programs, and their perceptions of the impact of their volunteer efforts. Sixteen Rotarian participants supporting EarlyAct, InterAct, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, Short-Term Youth Exchange, and Long-Term …