2020-May-12-Head Of The Class, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (May 12, 2020) Future teachers who are part of the Class of 2020 at East Tennessee State University moved to the head of the class with their scores on the edTPA assessment. edTPA is a national performance-based assessment for students seeking initial licensure.  Some states, including Tennessee, require its teachers to have a passing score on edTPA for licensure.

Of the 165 undergraduate and graduate students from across ETSU’s educator preparation programs who recently took the edTPA exam, 95 percent earned a passing score.

Some educator preparation programs had a 100 percent pass rate. This include the …

2020-May-12-Investment Competitions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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CFA Institute Research Challenge team

Pictured from left: Flavio Sanguinetti, Alex Haley, Timothy Carroll, and Catrina Whatley.   

JOHNSON CITY (May 12, 2020) – Teams of East Tennessee State University business students performed strongly in the Tennessee Valley Authority Investment Challenge Program (ICP) and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Research Challenge.

The ICP is a partnership between the TVA and 25 universities in the federally owned utility’s seven-state service area. Student teams gain hands-on financial asset management experience by actively managing stock portfolios for the TVA under the guidance of faculty members and within investment …

2020-May-12-18th Best Online Dnp Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 12, 2020) – East Tennessee State University College of Nursing’s online Doctor of Nursing Practice Program (DNP) is among the top 20 in the nation, according to a new ranking by Learn.org.

ETSU ranked 18^th, in the “Best Online DNP Programs” listing released this month.

ETSU’s DNP program is a doctoral degree focused on rural clinical practice in primary care settings. The program prepares advanced practice nurses and executive nurse leaders to assess and evaluate evidence from research and translate or use the findings to affect practice change and enhance and promote quality of care.

The …

Examining The Mediating Effect Of Job Crafting On The Relationship Between Managerial Coaching And Job Engagement In The Skilled Trades, Jennifer H. Duplessis

Human Resource Development Theses and Dissertations

Employee engagement continues to gain considerable attention owing to its positive correlation with numerous desired work-related outcomes (Saks, 2019; Shuck et al., 2017). Engagement in one’s job has become of particular interest in industry sectors experiencing shortages, such as the skilled trades (Bilginsoy, 2003). The skilled trades have reportedly been the most difficult segment of the employee market to staff globally year over year (Schwartz, 2015; Wright, 2013).

As organizations wish to improve engagement in one’s job, they have looked to developmental antecedents of engagement (Ellinger, Musgrove, & Ellinger, 2012). Managerial coaching has been supported as having a significant direct …

Law School News: Staff Person Of The Year: Ann Marie Thompson 05-12-2020, Michael M. Bowden

Life of the Law School (1993- )

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2020-05-12 Campus Update From The Office Of The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Campus update issued by the Office of the President to the faculty and staff on May 12, 2020.

2020-05-10 Message From The Provost, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

A message issued to the faculty and staff from the Office of the Provost on May 10, 2020.

Product Realization Capstone: Element Proof Safety Steps For Willie Price Lab School, Catherine Thomas, Allan Heuerman, Jared Mumme

Honors Theses

The purpose of this document is to describe the process we took to complete our capstone which paired the Center for Manufacturing Excellence with the Willie Price Lab School. The goal of the capstone was to remake step stools for the students of Willie Price, as the last stools failed to withstand weather damage. However, with the COVID-19 pandemic, plans were hindered, shifting the goal from actually producing the steps to creating instructions so that a younger Center for Manufacturing class could complete the production at a later date. Standardized Work Instructions, a detailed production plan, and engineering drawings were …

College Credit Plus Influence On Bgsu College Of Business Students, Amanda Sahloff

Honors Projects

Bowling Green State University College of Business students who have taken over 30 credits of College Credit Plus in high school consistently take longer than the expected four years to graduate with a bachelors’ degree, and experience negative consequences in part due to their missing out on the important aspects and transformations of freshman year.

There are a lot of benefits to College Credit Plus (CCP). It is a standardized, growing program in Ohio schools that allows students to dual enroll in high school and college at the same time. However, due to past research opportunities and personal experiences, research …

2020-May-08-Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy Celebrates Virtual Hooding And Commencement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy Commencement

JOHNSON CITY (May 8, 2020) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy celebrated the Class of 2020 with a Virtual Hooding and Commencement for its 68 graduates on Friday, May 8.

The Class of 2020 is the 11^th graduating class of Gatton College of Pharmacy, and the first class at the college to celebrate its commencement virtually.

In her address to the graduates, Dr. Debbie Byrd, dean of Gatton College of Pharmacy, acknowledged that it is an …

2020-May-08-Quillen College Of Medicine Livestreams Virtual Commencement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 8, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College ofMedicine held a Virtual Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 8, for its 39^th graduating class.

Commencement Speaker

The ceremony was livestreamed so that the 68 graduateswere able to participate in the virtual event andreceive their doctoral hoods together in real time. Presiding over the ceremony was Dr. Bill Block, a 1992 Quillen alumnus who now serves as vice president for clinical affairs and dean.

The guest speaker was Quillen …

2020-May-08-Rotc Commissioning Ceremony, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 8, 2020)– Nine cadets in the Army ROTC Program at East Tennessee State University have taken the oath of office and were commissioned as second lieutenants. The new officers will serve in various branches of the United States Army upon graduation from ETSU.

The commissioning is typically conducted during an in-person ceremony preceding ETSU’s Commencement Exercises, but for the safety of cadets and their families, a virtual ceremony is available to view online.

ETSU President Brian Noland provided the keynote address for cadets, and Lt. Col. Shawn Dodge, professor and chair of Military Science, led the …

Board Of Trustees Minutes, May 8 2020, Indiana State University Board Of Trustees

Board of Trustees

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2020-May-07-Sga Officers 2020-21, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 7, 2020) – Students at East Tennessee State University recently elected Student Government Association (SGA) officers for the 2020-21 academic year.

Shivam Patel, a junior majoring in health sciences with a concentration in human health, was elected president of the SGA.  Patel is a member of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program and is a Preview and Orientation Leader. He spent the summer of 2019 as a site coordinator at Project Transformation, a literacy camp for children of low socioeconomic backgrounds in San Antonio. Patel was recently recognized as a recipient of the 2020 Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under …

2020-May-07-Pack To Moderate Panel On The Impact Of Covid-19 On The Opioid Crisis, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 7, 2020) – Dr. Robert Pack, executive director of East Tennessee State University’s Addiction Science Center, will moderate a panel discussion, via webinar, on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting efforts to address the opioid crisis.

The webinar, which is part of the 2020 Association of Schools & Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) Virtual Annual Meeting, will be held on Friday, May 8, from 1-2 p.m.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated efforts to address the United States’ opioid crisis with a comprehensive, multi-part federal effort that combines primary medical care, essential support services, outreach to persons who …

2020-05-07 Special Town Hall Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate Special Town Hall meeting minutes for May 7, 2020.

To Discovery And Beyond: Using Workflow Automation As An Opportunity For Collaboration And Education, Rebecca B. French

Libraries

This poster describes a project to automate portions of JMU Libraries' workflow for distributing Special Collections finding aids to various discovery platforms. Through the development of a custom Python app called Spaceport, we were able to greatly improve the efficiency and sustainability of this process while also providing a more consistent discovery experience for our patrons. The project also had broad impacts in other areas. Our incremental and collaborative approach provided space for professional development related to the project, supported evolving project goals and the process of adapting to the new workflow, and strengthened relationships between departments. In addition to …

2020-May-06-Etsu Offering Summer Online Courses Related To The Covid- Pandemic, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 6, 2020) – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, East Tennessee State University is offering several online summer courses across multiple disciplines that are related to the pandemic and its effects on society.

“The COVID-19 crisis has affected every person and every class at ETSU,” said Dr. Wilsie Bishop, interim provost and senior vice president for academics. “I am proud of the way ETSU has responded to the crisis and how quickly our faculty have adapted courses and used their expertise to create new courses that address subject matter and challenges associated with the pandemic.

“This summer, …

2020-May-06-New Research Center Aimed At Improving Womens Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

CARE Women's Health

JOHNSON CITY (May 6, 2020) – East Tennessee State University has created a new interprofessional research center that will expand ongoing efforts to improve the health and well-being of women, particularly women from the Southeast and Appalachian regions.

The ETSU Center for Applied Research and Evaluation in Women’s Health (CARE Women’s Health) was formally established this year. However, its roots go back to 2017, when ETSU’s College of Public Health received the largest research grant in ETSU's history …

2020-May-06-Percussion Virtual Concert, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 6, 2020) – The Percussion Studio in East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music will present a live virtual concert on Facebook on Friday, May 8, at 5 p.m.

This concert will feature material that students have been working on in their homes this spring since classes went online in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Conducting classes online since spring break has been difficult, and there have been some challenges with all of the craziness that’s gone on,” said Dr. Matthew Geiger, assistant professor of percussion in the ETSU Department of Music. “But with the students staying …

Staff Training In Aquatics For Individuals With Disabilities: The Quest, Susan J. Grosse

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Trained instructors in general programs have the ability and resources to initiate and follow through with developing water safe individuals who are capable swimmers. Specific staff training to prepare individuals to facilitate aquatic participation for individuals with disabilities is currently extremely limited. The purpose of this article is to examine the barriers to specialized staff training in aquatics for individuals with disabilities, to suggest necessary staff training content, and to propose topics for further research in the area of staff training. Seeking development of quality staff training programs for those working in aquatics for individuals with disabilities is the quest.

2020-05-05 Campus Update From The Office Of The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Campus update issued by the Office of the President to the faculty and staff on May 5, 2020.

2020-May-04-Virtual Showcase And Fundraiser, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 4, 2020) – A Virtual Showcase and Fundraiser will be presented Thursday, May 7, to benefit East Tennessee State University’s ongoing Bucs Help Bucs campaign.

This showcase will feature a compilation of videos recorded by students and faculty in ETSU’s Bluegrass, Old-Time and Country Music Program. It will begin at 7 p.m. on Facebook Live and will be hosted by program director Dan Boner.

The idea for students to submit videos for a virtual concert came from senior ETSU bluegrass majors Sophia Chambers, Mikaela Langley and Charly Smith.  

During the virtual concert, viewers will be encouraged to …

2020-May-04-1911 Society Inductees, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (May 4, 2020) Ten members of the Class of 2020 at East Tennessee State University have been inducted into the newly formed 1911 Society.  Named in commemoration of the year when ETSU was founded, the organization honors the university’s most notable graduates from undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. The 1911 Society recognizes students who have distinguished themselves among all graduates for academic excellence, service, and leadership.

ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland said, “For more than a century, ETSU has carried forth a mission to improve the quality of life for the people of this region.  That initiative …

Exploring A Qualitative Approach To Arts Advocacy And Evaluation, Lycette C. Belisle

Undergraduate Theses

The quantitative impact of the arts has become an increasingly important factor in determining the overall value of a project, and is often used to determine acceptance of submissions, public recognition and funding disbursement. This project evaluates current understandings of how the arts function within society, popular methods for determining the value of the arts and explores how qualitative reasoning can be utilized to communicate the value of supporting artistic endeavors. While placing a numerical value on the arts based on data collection can be important, this project will aim to evaluate the implications of relying so heavily on facts …

2020-May-04-Etsu Virtual Commencement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU Class of 2020 celebrating milestones virtually

Virtual commencement ceremonies planned for May 8-9

JOHNSON CITY (May 4, 2020) – East Tennessee State University will confer some 2,200 degrees, virtually, as Commencement Exercises will be streamed online and broadcast locally for the Class of 2020.

Graduates, their families and friends are invited to watch ETSU's Virtual Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 9. The ceremony will be streamed online beginning at 10 a.m. WJHL News Channel 11 will broadcast the ETSU Virtual Commencement Ceremony at 12 p.m. (earlier viewing time than previously announced)

How can I watch ETSU's Virtual Commencement …

2020-May-04-Etsu Student Team Takes First Place In Aaf Nasc District Competition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 4, 2020) – A team of students from three departments at East Tennessee State University won first place in district 7 of the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) sponsored by Adobe.

The NSAC tasks AAF college chapter teams to develop an integrated marketing campaign in response to a real-world marketing challenge facing Adobe.

This is ETSU’s second first-place finish in three years in AAF District 7, which includes such institutions as Louisiana State University, the University of Alabama, the University of Memphis, Middle Tennessee State University and others.

The ETSU team, which is …

2020-May-04-Studying Esports, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY –  (May 4, 2020) This fall, East Tennessee State University will offer a new graduate certificate in esports management.

The program will be offered through the Clemmer College and coincides with the launching of ETSU’s new esports varsity team which was announced last December.

According to Dr. Natalie Smith, the esports industry is booming, yet there are only 20 or less academic programs in the country.

“This program will differentiate our graduates in the job market,” said Smith, an assistant professor of sport, exercise, recreation and kinesiology.  “As the industry grows, the need will continue to rise for …

Gauging The Development Of Innovative Capabilities In Accounting And Finance Students: Can They Drive The National Innovation Agenda?, Denise Jackson

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

As automation catalyses the shift from number-crunching to more complex roles spanning risk management and strategic decision-making, it is important that higher education is developing the capabilities for Accounting and Finance graduates to successfully contribute to innovation. The study gauges the development of innovative capabilities among students and new graduates using national data from 2012 to 2015. It identifies gaps in the development of certain capabilities, discusses the implications of these and presents strategies for improvement. Findings will inform stakeholders how to better prepare these graduates to contribute to innovation and, ultimately, improve economic growth and global competitiveness in Australia.

2020-04-06 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter for May 4, 2020.