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2022-April-01-Board Of Trustees Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU Board of Trustees to hold quarterly meeting April 22

JOHNSON CITY — East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, April 22.

All meetings will be conducted in person at the D.P. Culp Student Center, East Tennessee Room.

Meetings are scheduled as follows:

• Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee – 8 a.m.
• Finance and Administration Committee – 9:45 a.m.
• Audit Committee – 11:30 a.m.
• Board of Trustees Meeting – 1 p.m.

Committee meeting times are approximate and will begin following the conclusion of the previous meeting. When they become …

2022-April-01-Etsu's Spring Literary Festival Is April 12-13, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (April 1, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s annual Spring Literary Festival, packed with award-winning and nationally recognized writers, is set for later this month.

Poet Maurice Manning

“This is such a wonderful event, and I could not be happier about the talented writers who will be with us this year,” said Dr. Jesse Graves, ETSU’s poet-in-residence. “We are thrilled to be able to bring our literary community back together in the Reece Museum and the Martin Center.” 

Sponsored by the Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative and the Department of Literature and Language, the two-day …

2022-April-01-Meet Mylan Hutchins, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Help Support Day of Giving

For Mylan Hutchins, a human services major with a double minor in special education and American Sign Language (ASL), service is a calling. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Hutchins came to East Tennessee State University as one of her first steps into what has evolved into a fulfilling journey of self-discovery.

“I came to ETSU because I wanted that experience of getting away from what you’re comfortable with,” said Hutchins. “I didn’t know anyone, and everyone I did know was suddenly several hours away. It was exciting.”

It wasn’t long until Hutchins realized those steps were …

2022-April-01-Championship Game, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

On Tuesday, May 3 at 8 p.m., the ETSU JV Overwatch esports team will face the University of South Florida in the grand finals of the NACE Starleague Open Division.

NACE is the National Association of Collegiate Esports. They are the largest member association of varsity esports programs at colleges and universities across the U.S. Their Starleague is split in to three divisions: Varsity, Challenger, and Open. In this season, the ETSU JV team participated in the Open division.

The ETSU team is 4-2 (12-8) in the regular season and 4-1 (12-4) in the playoffs so far, for a current …

2022-April-01-University School To Hold Pickin In The Schoolyard Fundraiser At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – University School will host “Pickin’ in The Schoolyard” on Saturday, April 23 on the campus of East Tennessee State University from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 

This event is an annual fundraiser for the Junior Appalachian Musicians Program (JAM) at University School. It will include several student groups performing Appalachian music throughout the event. Members of ETSU’s Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Studies, JAM string bands and other University School students are scheduled to perform on both the school lawn and in the gymnasium. 

JAM is an after-school music program that introduces students to the Appalachian music of …

2022 April, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for April of 2022.

Effects Of Socioeconomic Status On Consumer Behavior And Attitudes Towards A Brand’S Image, Abbey Haymond

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This research seeks to understand more about the effects of socioeconomic background on consumer behavior and its impact on the perception of brand images. Data from people of different SES were compared to understand how they view advertisements intended for different audiences and their corresponding effects. It was conducted by sending out a confidential, voluntary survey to a convenience sample targeting 100 consumers. Consumers were asked to rate statements, on a scale of one to five, for each of the research questions to assess specific aspects of their consumer attitudes and behaviors. The high SES group has a higher average …

2022-04-00 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from April of 2022.

Asymmetries In The Bargaining Process, Margaret E. Winters

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

Although both sides in academic collective bargaining state that they are interested in the best interests of the institution, there are, of course, differences as to what these interests are and how they are to be achieved. Some of the divergences are differences of degree (the union may look for much larger raises for the economic good of their members and the administration team may look to maintain economic viability for the institution), while others are differences of kind, asymmetries in the process. The present paper considers the latter kind of difference, considering the teams, their planning processes, and their …

Retrenchment Clauses And The Problem Of Force Majeure: Evidence From Aaup Chapter Collective Bargaining Agreements In Ohio, Dominic Wells, Trey Peters

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

In May of 2020, the University of Akron administration invoked the force majeure clause in their collective bargaining agreement with faculty, which they used to justify bypassing the negotiated retrenchment procedures. The AAUP-Akron challenged the decision by administration, but ultimately lost in arbitration. Faculty at the university were laid off without consideration of rank or tenure status. The arbitrators decision in favor of the administration underscores the need for clear retrenchment language in contracts. This article analyzes the retrenchment language in AAUP chapter contracts in Ohio. Contracts are coded for language on financial exigency, conditions, consultation, order, alternatives, notice, and …

Pandemic Responses: What They Reveal About Crisis Management, Decision-Making, And Shared Governance, Daniel J. Julius

Journal of Collective Bargaining in the Academy

Colleges and universities have, by and large, responded well, one might say, very effectively as organizations, to the pandemic. This observation may come as a surprise because some would vehemently disagree. Surprising also because in many academic environments, decision-making around managing crises, let alone implementation of solutions, is slow, politicized, and often driven by personal or constituent agendas. Responding to internal or external challenges, implementing strategic plans or effectuating decisions proactively, particularly at the system or institutional level, is difficult. I believe this less than sanguine view is commonly held, and research on decision making in academic organizations over the …

2022-March-31-Sustaining Public Radio, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (March 31, 2022) With its annual spring fund drive (April 2-8) just days away, WETS-FM station director Wayne Winkler is hopeful that dollars raised will return to previous levels prior to the pandemic.

“Like every household and every business, the COVID-19 pandemic hit WETS-FM hard,” Winkler said. “Much of our underwriting comes from venues and organizations hosting events, and many of those places were closed and not hosting events which drastically affected underwriting.

“We continued with our fund drives, and it came as no surprise that the amounts we raised were drastically lower,” he said. “People had …

2022-March-31-Etsu To Host Tedx Event For Civility Week, Festival Of Ideas, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Creative Writing Society will host TEDxETSU Monday, April 4, at 7 p.m. as the finale to the week-long celebrations of Civility Week and the Festival of Ideas. 

The student-led event will feature various TED-like talks and performances that all share the theme of “Connection.” It will take place in the D.P. Culp Student Center ballroom, which is located on the third floor of the building. Seating is limited to 100 people and requires a ticket to attend. Tickets are available and can be picked up by students with proof …

2022-March-31-Etsu Director Of Veterans Affairs Outlines Vision, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 31, 2022) – When now-retired Colonel Dan Bishop received orders to leave Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and journey to Johnson City, he and his wife couldn’t locate the northeast Tennessee city on a map. 

The Army veteran ran East Tennessee State University’s ROTC program from 2012-2014. He liked what he saw, on campus and off.  

“We had a wonderful time here,” Bishop said. “The people are friendly, the mountains are beautiful and the university was, and still is, very supportive of the military community. We always thought we might come back here when I left active …

2022-03-31 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the President of Morehead State University to the campus community regarding upcoming events, employees evaluations, vacation policy changes, salary increases, and upcoming centennial celebrations from March 31, 2022.

2022-03-31 Faculty Regent Statement, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A statement presented by the Faculty Regent to the Faculty Senate regarding shared governance submitted on March 31, 2022.

2022-03-31 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from March 31, 2022.

2022-03-31 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from March 31, 2022.

2022-March-30-Etsu To Host Medical Summer Camp For Rural Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Hands-on Learning

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2022) – Rural high school students already eyeing a career in medicine can get an early glimpse into the field by attending the free Rural High School Medical Camp hosted by East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine. 

Registration is now open for the camp, which is geared toward rising juniors and seniors or recent graduates of high schools from rural or underserved areas interested in becoming a primary care physician. The week-long camp will be …

2022-March-30-Enjoy Retirement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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

Timothy Erwin – Instructor, University School, 24 years of service

Published March 30, 2022, as part of the Accent email newsletter for faculty and staff.

2022-March-30-Student Pharmacists Help Serve Expectant Mothers In The Community, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 30, 2022) – An East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy student organization recently created care packages for women in the community.

The college’s Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) chapter earned a $450 Hands and Feet grant, which they used to create care packages in conjunction with Agape Women's Services in Johnson City to help expectant mothers through the process of pregnancy and early motherhood. The packages include diapers, wipes, vitamins, supplements, baby bottles, pacifiers, and Bibles. The student pharmacists had a drive at the college to help collect items, and local Walgreens leadership …

2022-March-30-Welcome To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University welcomes the following faculty and staff members who recently joined the university:

Ben Carpenter is a transfer advisor in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. He comes to ETSU from Bushnell University, where he was an academic advisor. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Milligan University.

Olivia Dover is director of Clinical Education and assistant professor of radiologic science in the Department of Allied Health Sciences. She was previously a CT technologist at Blue Ridge Regional Hospital. She holds a Master of Science in Allied Health degree from ETSU.

Dr. Richard Hough is a professor …

2022-03-30 General Education Council Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., General Education Council.

Faculty Senate Records

Meeting minutes of the General Education Council for the March 30, 2022.

2022-March-29-Quillen College Of Medicine Ranks High For Serving The Underserved, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 29, 2022) – U.S. News & World Report ranked East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine No. 3 in the country for “Medical Schools with the Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas.”

The “Best Graduate School Rankings” released today by U.S. News also ranked Quillen high in several other categories, including:

• No. 33 among “Medical Schools with the Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas;”
• No. 34 among “Medical Schools with the Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care;” and
• No. 65 in the “Medical Schools: Primary Care” category.

“These rankings underscore the …

2022-March-28-Jc Female Eagle Has A Name, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 28, 2022) – The new lady American Bald Eagle residing in the Johnson City nest viewed by thousands via one of the East Tennessee State University Department of Biological Sciences’ Eagle Cams now has a name.

... and the winner is: Jolene!

The new female eagle who is currently incubating her first clutch of eggs at …

2022-March-26-In The News Department Of Pediatrics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(March 26, 2022) The faculty and staff at East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics have been busy publishing, writing grants and presenting research:

Creating Resources

• Karen Schetzina was awarded a Tennessee Department of Health grant for her project titled “Caring for Motherhood.” The purpose of the $19,971 grant is to continue engaging providers and community members in the region and beyond in maternal mortality prevention education and includes a new podcast series, called “Growing Stronger Together.” The grant …

2022-March-24-Student Pharmacists Earn National Honor For Drug Misuse Education, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 24, 2022) – A student organization at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy finished among the top service organizations in the country for educating the community about prescription drug misuse.   

The college’s American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists Operation Substance Use Disorders (SUD) committee (formerly Generation Rx) was national first runner-up for the APhA-ASP Operation Substance Use Disorders Chapter Achievement Award in 2020-21.

This is the ninth consecutive year that the chapter has been recognized either nationally or regionally, and it has been named the winner four times in the category. Overall, the …

2022-03-24 Academic Issues Subcommittee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Academic Issues Subcommittee.

Faculty Senate Records

Meeting minutes of the Academic Issues Subcommittee for the March 24, 2022.

2022-March-23-Gatton Students Experience Future Of Pharmacy, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When Abby Lopp, a first-year pharmacy student at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, received the report back of how her body processes different pharmaceutical compounds, also called her pharmacogenomics (PGx) profile, it shined new light on her medical history.

“I used to take Zyrtec in high school and remember feeling tired and drowsy,” said Lopp, from Jefferson North Carolina. “After getting my PGx report back, I learned that I have increased adverse effects from Zyrtec, so now I take Allegra.”

Because all humans have slightly different genes, made up of DNA, people metabolize pharmaceutical drugs differently. …

2022-03-23 Pac-27 Tenure & Reappointment Review, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Draft of revisal for PAc-27 on tenure and reappointment review, submitted to the Faculty Senate on March 23, 2022.