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2020-04-16 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from April 16, 2020.

Editorial Introducing The Special Issue For Diversity In Aquatics, Angela Beale-Tawfeeq, Austin R. Anderson, Steven N. Waller

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Introduction to Special Issue - no abstract available

2021-April-15-Soccer Victory, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

Socio-Ecological Nature Of Drowning In Low- And Middle-Income Countries: A Review To Inform Health Promotion Approaches, Muthia Cenderadewi, Richard Charles Franklin, Susan Devine

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Most deaths by drowning (91%) have occurred in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Southeast Asia (35%) and Africa (20%), in proportion to total drowning deaths worldwide. Poor data collection in LMICs hinders the planning, implementation, and evaluation of prevention strategies. The objective of this study was to review the rates and risk factors of unintentional drowning in LMICs and to identify drowning prevention strategies within a socio-ecological health promotion framework. A systematic search, guided by PRISMA, was conducted on Ovid MEDLINE, CINAHL, Informit health, PsycINFO (ProQuest), Scopus, SafetyLit, Google Scholar, and BioMed Central databases for all relevant studies …

2020-April-15-Etsu Hosts Another Day To Donate Medical Supplies At Drive-Through Site, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU Medical Supply Collection

JOHNSON CITY (April 15, 2020) – The community will have another opportunity to donate medical supplies and thank you cards to health care workers and first responders at a drive-through, no-contact collection drive at East Tennessee State University on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The …

2020-April-15-Board Of Trustees Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 15, 2020) — East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting on Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m.

Due to extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be conducted permitting participation by electronic or other means of communication if necessary.

The Audit Committee will meet prior to the Board of Trustees, at 8:30 a.m.

Public attendance to both the Board of Trustees and Audit Committee meetings will be available via livestream at www.etsu.edu/trustees/livestream.php. When they become available, the agendas and accompanying materials will be posted online at www.etsu.edu/trustees under “Meeting …

2020-04-15 Resolution Regarding Online Teaching, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A resolution regarding online teaching submitted to the Faculty Senate on April 15, 2020.

2020-04-15 Online Teaching Statement, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A statement on the shift to online education submitted to the Faculty Senate on April 15, 2020.

A System Dynamic Model For Application Of Blockchain In The United States Electricity Sector, Oluwafemi Ezekiel Oyeniran

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Business and Technology at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree Master of Science by Oluwafemi Ezekiel Oyeniran on April 14, 2020.

2020-April-14-Etsu Adds Fast-Track Program For Gatton College Of Pharmacy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 14, 2020) – East Tennessee State University is expanding early admission opportunities for ETSU undergraduates who want to attend Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.

The university recently approved a new 3+1 degree completion program for biology and chemistry majors in the College of Arts and Sciences and health sciences majors in the College of Public Health.

The 3+1 program allows students in these majors to matriculate after three years to Gatton College of Pharmacy, if accepted, and complete their Bachelor of Science in their respective majors after successful completion of their first year in the PharmD program. …

How Can Libraries Move Towards A More Inclusive Model Of Reference? A Practical Approach To Serve Distance Students, Lauren Puzier, Camille Chesley, Amanda M. Lowe

University Libraries Faculty Scholarship

Research consultations are a valuable service offered by academic libraries for students who are able to visit the library, however, many students enrolled in online degree programs or considering enrollment have limited access to campus services. We designed and tested a virtual reference consultation service for distance learners and graduate students. This interactive poster outlines a practical approach for designing and initiating a virtual research consultation service to offer equitable access to library services and a positive user experience for distance learners.

2020-April-13-Adobe Certification, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 13, 2020) – The East Tennessee State University Department of Media and Communication is offering its students the opportunity to train and test in five Adobe Creative Cloud programs while social distancing and working from home.

Students choose one or two programs to study – Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and/or After Effects – and then take the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) exam. All training and testing is delivered 100% online, and participation is free to ETSU Media and Communication majors. Currently there are 89 students participating in the program.

In normal circumstances, students would have three …

2020-April-13-Fitness Friday Virtual 5k, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 13, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Department of Campus Recreation is hosting a free Fitness Friday Virtual 5K on Friday, April 17.

As students continue spring courses online, ETSU Campus Recreation has also moved online in response to COVID-19.  Savanna Moeller, an avid runner and coordinator of Operations and Aquatics for Campus Recreation, took the idea to connect virtually during this time of social distancing and “ran with it.”  

“Many may be wondering–what is a virtual 5K?”

“A virtual 5K is a 3.1 mile run, walk, hike, or wheelchair event to promote physical activity in this …

2021-April-13-Soccer News And Announcements, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

No abstract provided.

2020-April-13-Tipton Slocumb Galleries Honored By Tam For Diversity Programming, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 13, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Tipton Gallery and Slocumb Galleries have earned two awards in the 2020 Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) Awards of Excellence competition for a series of exhibits highlighting diversity.

The honors, which were presented in the budget category of $50,000-$200,000, were the Award of Excellence for Temporary Exhibit and the Award of Commendation for Publication, Book/Catalog/Annual Report.

The TAM Awards of Excellence recognize the projects and accomplishments achieved at museums, historic sites and cultural institutions across the state during the previous year. According to TAM, this year’s competition had over 80 …

2020-04-13 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Message sent by the President to the campus community on April 13, 2020.

Evaluation Of A Drowning Prevention Campaign In A Vietnamese American Community, Linda Quan Md, Elena Shephard Md, Elizabeth Bennett Ches, Mph

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

To address Washington State’s high pediatric fatal drowning rates in Asian children, especially Vietnamese, we conducted and evaluated a community water safety campaign for Vietnamese American families. Working with community groups, parks departments and public health, we disseminated three messages (learn to swim, swim with a lifeguard, and wear a life jacket) in Vietnamese media and at events, increased access to free/low cost swim lessons and availability of lifeguarded settings and life jackets in the community. Parents completed 168 pre- and 230 post-intervention self-administered, bilingual surveys. Significantly more post-intervention compared to pre-intervention respondents had heard water safety advice …

Citizen Engagement In Aquatics Equity: The Case Of Winston Waterworks, Steven N. Waller Phd, James H. Bemiller Jd, Emliy J. Johnson, Chermaine D. Cole, Jason Scott Phd, Angela Wozencroft, Phd

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Historically, swimming pools have been a source of inequity when it comes to the distribution of recreation services in the United States. Many of the problems that correlate with the inequitable allocation of recreation resources including public swimming pools began with ideas about race, geography, poor planning practices and faulty policymaking (Rothstein, 2017). Moreover, one of the primary outcomes of engaged, inclusive planning is equity in the provision of recreation programs and facilities. In this essay, we offer a summary of key legal cases that help address questions related resource allocation related to public swimming pools. Finally, we present a …

Lgbtq Training For Aquatic Employees: Impact On Attitudes And Professional Competencies, Austin R. Anderson, Eric Knee, William D. Ramos

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

This study examined the impact of a LGBTQ diversity training on the attitudes and professional competencies of aquatic employees within a campus recreational sports setting. While diversity training is often discussed as a key component of inclusive aquatic programming, little empirical research examining the outcomes associated with such trainings exists. As such, members of the research team developed, implemented, and evaluated a four-month long training program consisting of one in-person training session and monthly inclusion handouts discussing issues related to the inclusion of LGBTQ participants. A comparative quantitative research design was used to measure employee’s attitudes towards the LGBTQ population …

A Comprehensive Analysis Of Aquatic Programming At Historically Black Colleges And Universities (Hbcus), Tiffany Monique Quash, Knolan C. Rawlins, Shaun M. Anderson

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

This article provides a comprehensive examination of aquatic programming at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCUs consist of public, private, 2-year, and 4-year institutions (U.S. Department of Education, 2018). Historically, HBCUs provided descendants of the enslaved access to higher education opportunities (Brown, Donahoo, & Bertrand, 2001). HBCUs now serve a more diverse community and the core focus remains on inclusion, social justice, diversity, empowerment, leadership, and cultural competence (Kennedy, 2012; Rawlins, 2018). Consequently, HBCUs may provide an ideal environment to address aquatic activity and the drowning disparity in the African American community. In the current study, researchers sent a …

Aquatic Therapy Interventions And Disability: A Recreational Therapy Perspective, Jason Scott, Angela Wozencroft, Vincenzo Nocera, Kelsey Webb, Jodi Anderson, Avery Blankenburg, Darrien Watson, Sophie Lowe

International Journal of Aquatic Research and Education

Aquatic therapy interventions are critical for individuals with disabilities and the role of the therapist is just as critical for successful and effective interventions. The field of therapeutic recreation trains students to develop and implement evidence-based facilitation techniques including the use of aquatic therapy to assist in helping clients achieve a change in functional status. This review of the literature examined the impact of aquatic therapy interventions on a variety of disabilities including osteoarthritis, multiple sclerosis, Cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, and mental health from a recreational therapy (RT) perspective. This review provides a variety of information on the positive …

2020-April-09-Pharmacy School No 1 In State Th In Nation For Pgyi Residency Match Rate, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 9, 2020) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has ranked first in the state for its Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) residency match rate, as well as 12^th in the nation.

In total, nearly of half of the Class of 2020, 32 students, participated in the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) match program for PGY1 positions, and 25 (78%) successfully matched.

“I am so proud of these students and their success,” said Dr. Debbie Byrd, dean of the pharmacy school. “Matching with a residency program is a major milestone for a pharmacist …

2020-April-09-Etsu Paleontologists Hosting Virtual Paleo Talks, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 9, 2020) – East Tennessee State University paleontologists Dr. Blaine Schubert and David Moscato will host a new weekly virtual series, “Paleo Talks,” to engage students and the community during the COVID-19 quarantine.

A new topic will be presented via Zoom each Friday at noon, beginning April 10 with “Early Mastodons of North America” presented by ETSU paleontologist Dr. Chris Widga. Each “Paleo Talk” will be broadcast via Zoom and is open to the public. To join the April 10 presentation, visit https://etsu.zoom.us/j/869754347. 

Details on upcoming “Paleo Talks” topics will be available on the Gray Fossil …

2020-April-09-Bucs Help Bucs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 9, 2020) – In times of challenge and adversity, the East Tennessee State University family unites to serve the region and support one another.

In other words, “Bucs Help Bucs.”

ETSU launched this new initiative to assist students facing extraordinary circumstances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following spring break, all courses went completely online and most students moved out of campus housing. With safer at home orders in place, many students are confronting job loss, family financial hardships all while continuing to progress in their courses.

“The need for mental health support is great. When we left …

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2020-April-08-Pharmacy School Produces Hand Sanitizer, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 8, 2020) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is producing hand sanitizer to help ETSU Health clinics and first responders curb shortages and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

With the local need identified, Dr. Charles Collins, professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, immediately went to work in the pharmacy school’s compounding lab producing the hand sanitizer.

“During this stressful time, there are numerous instances in providing quality health care when soap and water are not readily or conveniently available,” said Collins. “This hand sanitizer will allow our health care providers and first responders to quickly …

2020-April-07-Dr Joseph Baker Co-Authors Book On Causes And Consequences Of Fear In America, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 7, 2020) – Terrorism. Natural disasters. Spiders. Losing a job. Needles. Financial difficulty. Crime. Public speaking. Yes, zombies. And now, the novel coronavirus and the illness it causes, COVID-19.

These are just some of the things that Americans admit to being afraid of. What are the root causes of fears, and how do these fears affect the lives of those who hold them?

Those are some of the questions examined in a new book co-authored by East Tennessee State University sociologist Dr. Joseph O. Baker titled “Fear Itself: The Causes and Consequences of Fear in America,” which …

2020-April-07-Medical Supply Collection Drive, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 7, 2020) – Students at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine are partnering with the Washington County Emergency Management Agency to host a no-contact, drive-through medical supply and card collection drive from April 9-12.

The drive-through collection site will be open on the first floor of the ETSU Parking Garage, located at 1043 Jack Vest Drive, from noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12.

The students are requesting donations of hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, liquid …

2020-April-07-Student Receives Msw Student Of The Year Honor, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 7, 2020) – Megan (Meg) Dew, a second-year master of social work (M.S.W.) student at East Tennessee State University, recently was named the recipient of the 2020 National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Tennessee Chapter M.S.W. Student of the Year.

The award is usually presented at Social Work Day on the Hill in Nashville. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony was cancelled, and the ETSU Department of Social Work, located in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences, was notified of Dew’s award.

“This is a highly competitive award, with nominations coming for students …

2020-April-07-Sport Management Students Zoom With Sports Legends, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (April 7, 2020) From their laptop computers, students in Dr. Natalie Smith’s “International Sport” course at East Tennessee State University have the opportunity to ask questions of sport legends and leaders from around the world.

This week is “Pro Athlete Week in International Sport” and students have already chatted via Zoom with Anita Asante, English professional soccer standout who currently plays for the Chelsea Football Club.  She played in the London 2012 Olympics and the 2011 World Cup.

Later this week, students will have a Q&A with French professional basketball player Axel Toupane, a current Euro League …

Successful Strategies For Content Creation And Design Of Online Classes, Antje R. H. Graul

Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence

Given the increasing demand for an education that is compatible with a students’ professional or private life, there is a growing need for higher-educational bodies to launch high-quality online classes that allow students to pursue their education while fitting it around their individual commitments. Thus, more than ever, guidance is needed on how to design an online class successfully. Drawing on the design of an asynchronous Digital Marketing online class, this article discusses strategic decisions regarding content creation, personalization, assignments, and assessment ideas that may hold the potential to increase students’ engagement in an online class. The insights provided may …