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2022-March-22-Actor, Content Creator And Author Josh Peck Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 22, 2022) – Actor, content creator and author Josh Peck will make an appearance at East Tennessee State University’s Brooks Gymnasium (Memorial Hall) on Sunday, March 27, at 7 p.m. to host a question-and-answer session. The event comes as a result of organization efforts made by Buctainment and the Division of Student Life and Enrollment. 

Peck successfully entered the entertainment business at the age of 8 after working with a stand-up comedy circuit. In his teens, he quickly gained fame for his roles in Nickelodeon’s popular television shows “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & …

2022-March-21-Daughtry Performing At Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2022) – Daughtry, one of the most visible and consistent rock ‘n’ roll bands this century, has sold over 9 million albums and 16 million singles worldwide as well as selling out concerts across the globe.  

In 2020, Daughtry released its newest single, “World on Fire,” from the “Dearly Beloved” album, which marked the band’s return to its rock roots and the top of the rock charts in the United States. 

Daughtry

On Saturday, May 7, at 8 p.m., Daughtry will bring its Dearly Beloved tour to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts in …

2022-March-21-Corey Smith Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 21, 2022) – Corey Smith has sold over 1 million concert tickets, 1.5 million digital singles and over 220,000 albums. Smith’s Spotify channel has amassed over 5 million listeners with more than 73 million streams.  

On Friday, June 24, the singer-songwriter from Georgia will bring his unique mix of country, rock and folk to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts in the ETSU Foundation Grand Hall beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 25, at 10 a.m. at ETSUMartinCenter.org. 

Corey Smith

Smith has amassed a devout fan base, not only in …

2022-March-18-Director Of New Students And Family Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Division of Student Life and Enrollment has announced that Timothy Lewis will serve as director of New Student & Family Programs. Lewis will be responsible for various programs, including New Student Orientation, Preview and Parent & Family Programs, and will assume an advisory role to the Preview and Orientation Leader Organization.

Lewis received his Master of Education degree in the Higher Education and Student Affairs program at the University of South Carolina (UofSC) while working as a graduate assistant in the office of New Student Orientation. Lewis says …

2022-March-18-Etsu's Carter Railroad Museum Sponsoring Train Excursion, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 18, 2022) – The George L. Carter Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society and East Tennessee State University’s George L. Carter Railroad Museum will sponsor a scenic train excursion and riverboat cruise to Knoxville on Saturday, May 14.

Tickets must be purchased no later than May 1. The price for the excursion is $95 for adults and $85 for children ages 3-12. Children 2 and under may ride free.  

The fee includes bus transportation to and from Knoxville, a 90-minute train ride and a luncheon cruise on the Tennessee Paddlewheel Riverboat, The Star of Knoxville. …

Staff Council Minutes, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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Beyond The Ivory Tower: Supporting The Graduate Nonacademic Career Search Through Library Partnerships, Sarah Lane

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

For a variety of reasons, some graduate students ultimately determine that they would like to pursue a career outside of the ivory tower. At the same time, these scholars may be uncertain about how to translate their expertise into a nonacademic position. At Cornell University, a partnership between the Management Library and the Careers Beyond Academia office has allowed librarians to utilize their unique expertise to assist graduate students throughout their job search.

At the Management Library, business librarians have historically worked with the Career Management Center of the Johnson Graduate School of Management to assist MBA and graduate business …

Transitioning To A Master's Degree Granting University: Implications For Librarian Instruction, Outreach, And Collection Development, Mary A. Aquila Ms., :Laken T. Smith Ms., Jennifer L. Wolfe Mrs.

Transforming Libraries for Graduate Students

Athens State University is located in Athens, Alabama in the northern part of Alabama bordering Giles County, Tennessee. It is one of the only upper-level universities serving juniors, seniors, and graduate students in the country. The student body consists primarily of non-traditional and first-generation students. In 2014, Athens State University was approved to offer a graduate program in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management in the College of Business by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE). Since then, Athens State University has expanded its graduate offerings to include five additional fields of study: Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration, Strategic …

2022-March-16-Finance Committee To Meet, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY — (March 16, 2022) East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee on Wednesday, March 30, at 11 a.m. to discuss tuition and mandatory fees and budget for 2022-23.

The meeting will be conducted permitting participation by electronic or other means of communication if necessary. A livestream of the meeting will be available at www.etsu.edu/trustees/livestream.php.

When they become available, the agenda and accompanying materials for the meeting will be posted at www.etsu.edu/trustees under “Meeting Schedule & Materials.”

For more information, call 423-439-4317.  For disability accommodations, call …

Is Same-Gender Mentorship Important For Division Iii Female College Athletes?: An Application Of The Mentor Role Theory, Nicholas Swim, Ehren R. Green, Mary A. Hums, Glenna G. Bower, Khirey B. Walker

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

In the last twenty years, opportunities for women in intercollegiate athletics have grown exponentially. Unfortunately, women still represent a small number of head coaches in intercollegiate athletics, creating a disparity in numbers between female college athletes and female head coaches. This disparity has led to an imbalance for female college athletes searching for female role models and mentors. This study investigated the mentoring experiences of NCAA Division III female college athletes based on their lived experiences with both male and female head coaches. Using Mentor Role Theory (MRT), a set of qualitative responses were collected and analyzed. The participants highlighted …

“It’S Just A Lot They Are Asking From Us”: College Athlete Experiences Of Division Iii To Division Ii Reclassification, Alexandra R. Mitchell, Martin Barrett

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

The purpose of this study was to understand the experiences of college athletes who were directly impacted by their institution’s pursuit of gaining membership to a different NCAA division (i.e., divisional reclassification). More specifically, this study sought to understand specific changes that accompany the Division III to Division II transition, which include: 1) divisional philosophy, 2) financial aid, 3) level of competition, 4) athletically related activities, and 5) academic standards. Conceptually, this study was guided by the stress appraisal and coping process. The Brief COPE inventory of coping responses was applied as a framework from which to understand how college …

Athlete Identity And Mental Health Among Ncaa Division Iii Student-Athletes, Sarah Stokowski, Alison Fridley, Chris Croft, Peyton Stensland, Skye Arthur-Banning

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

Student-athletes often identify with the athlete role and demonstrate high levels of athlete identity. High athlete identity leads to many unintended consequences such as low career maturity and difficulty adapting to a life beyond sport. Additionally, high athlete identity often leads to mental health concerns among the student-athlete population. Informed by self-categorization theory (Turner, 1982), the purpose of this study was to explore athlete identity and mental health among NCAA Division III student-athletes. The Athlete Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS) and The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 were completed by 332 NCAA Division III student-athletes. The results demonstrated that Division III student-athletes …

Prevalence And Predictors Of Depressive Symptoms In Ncaa Division Iii Collegiate Athletes, Sayre Wilson, Sebastian Harenberg, Tara Stilwell, Justine Vosloo, Lindsey Keenan

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

Mental health disorders are important health concerns among collegiate athletes. Estimations of elevated depressive symptoms in this population range from 1.1-26%. However, these data are derived mostly from NCAA Division I institutions or professional athletes. Evidence from lower divisions (e.g., NCAA Division III) is currently sparse in the literature. Hence, the primary purpose of the present study was to examine the prevalence of depressive symptoms in NCAA Division III collegiate athletes. The secondary purpose was to examine which mental health indicators predict depressive symptoms. In total, 186 participants completed several mental health scales (e.g., PHQ-9, DASS-21). The results revealed a …

“I Might As Well Get My Education”: The Experiences Of Black Male Division Iii College Athletes, Lisa M. Rubin, Rhema D. Fuller, Sarah Stokowski

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

Division III college athletes have been largely ignored in the growing literature involving college sport. Given that the majority of college athletes that participate in high profile sports are athletes of color, there is a need to explore the experiences of this population, specifically at the Division III level. Informed by the Excellence Beyond Athletics (EBA) framework, which empowers students of color, especially Black male athletes, the purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of Black male athletes at two rural Division III institutions. Ten Black male Division III athletes took part in semi-structured interviews. Using inductive analysis …

Collaborative Initiative To Improve Diii Student-Athlete Well-Being, Bonni C. Hodges Ph.D

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

The professional literature contains little focused specifically on NCAA DIII. NCAA Goals data provide an overview of common characteristics and challenges of DIII student-athletes. However, the large number and variety of DIII member institutions merit DIII athletic programs assessing the needs and well-being challenges of its particular student-athletes and to create and tailor programs and interventions to support student-athlete well-being. A needs assessment of student-athlete well-being issues was carried out at an institution with a large DIII program. Part one, reported here, used focus groups of student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletics administrators. Results suggested well-being challenges at this institution …

Introduction To The Special Issue: Ncaa Division Iii College Athlete Development And Experience, Bonni C. Hodges Ph.D, Lindsey Darvin Ph.D

Journal of Athlete Development and Experience

There is abundant literature on a plethora of topics associated with intercollegiate athletics. Yet, when one begins to dig deeply into the previous literature, it becomes apparent that most of the attention of this work has focused on Division I (DI) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association [NCAA]. To that end, while the NCAA Division III (DIII) level contains a greater number of institutions and more athletes than either of the other divisions of play, this group has largely been ignored throughout the previous literature (NCAA, 2021a; Williams, et al, 2020). This lack of previous literature, combined with the fact …

2022-March-15-Robert Earl Keen Performing At Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2022) – Texas songwriter and entertainer Robert Earl Keen will wrap up 41 years on the road with his 2022 Final Tour, “I’m Comin’ Home: 41 Years On The Road.” Keen’s final public concert will be Sept. 4 in Texas.  

Before that final concert, however, Keen is spending his summer saying farewell to fans across the country. On Sunday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m., the singer-songwriter will perform at the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts in the ETSU Foundation Grand Hall. Local tickets go on sale Friday, March 18, at 10 …

2022-March-15-Help Name New Bald Eagle, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 15, 2022) – For nearly a decade, East Tennessee State University has livestreamed active American bald eagle nests in Johnson City. 

Now, you can help name one of the new female eagles.  

Officials at ETSU have narrowed the suggested names, submitted by nearly 500 viewers in recent weeks, for the female eagle Boone has chosen as his mate.   

Vote at surveymonkey.com/r/ZLK7HBP. The contest closes on Sunday, March 20, at 11:59 p.m.

Here’s a look at the names that voters may choose from: Becca, Becky, Bella, Dani, Danyelle, Dolly, Fancy, Jolene, Rebecca and Tanasi. Earlier this …

2022-March-14-Former Us Poet Laureate Coming To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2022) – A former poet laureate of the United States is coming to East Tennessee State University. 

Natasha Trethewey, a Pulitzer Prize winner, will speak at 6 p.m. on April 6 at the ETSU Foundation Grand Hall in the Martin Center for the Arts. The event is free and open to the public.  

“It is a tremendous honor that our institution gets to host someone as well known and accomplished as Natasha Trethewey,” said Dr. Daryl A. Carter, a professor of history, associate dean and director of the Black American Studies Program. “We …

2022-March-14-Meet Maria Emilia Alfaro, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 14, 2022) – When young girls look at Maria Emilia Alfaro, she hopes they see not only a talented athlete but a skilled math student.  

“If a career in the sciences interests you, don’t be afraid to give it a try,” said Alfaro, who is set to graduate from East Tennessee State University this spring. “I wasn’t sure about it either. But then I took my first statistics class and I loved it.” 

Alfaro, a member of the ETSU women’s tennis team, is also a student in the university’s Mathematics and Statistics Department, carrying an …

2022-March-11-Nature-Based Therapy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Nature-Based Therapy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Department of Counseling and Human Services is now offering a graduate certificate in Nature-Based Therapy. The certificate offers an immersive, comprehensive preparation for the creation of nature-based therapeutic services and programming, as well as the integration of nature-based therapeutic practices into traditional approaches.

“The physical and psychological benefits of engaging with nature are well documented in literature. As urbanization continues to increase, it is more important than ever to intentionally integrate …

2022-March-10-Etsu Earns Prestigious Military Friendly Designation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2022) – East Tennessee State University student Brandon Paul spent nine years serving his country as a member of the Coast Guard. Stationed at various locations throughout the United States, Paul is now a junior who plans to apply to the university’s dental hygiene program this semester.

2021 Veterans Day service

The support he has received at ETSU helped propel him forward. 

“The Veterans Affairs office on campus has been a complete blessing to have, and the staff, especially David Haselroth, consistently goes above and beyond for the military-affiliated students on campus,” he said. “I …

The Status Of Counselling Services For Students With Visual Impairments In Tanzanian Universities, Batista Francis Mgumba

Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences

This article assesses the extent to which counselling services address the special needs of students with visual impairments in Tanzanian universities. The objectives are to: (i) analyse supportive counselling services available for handling social-psychological and educational problems facing students with visual impairments; and (ii) assess the extent to which the available counselling services are capable of addressing social-psychological and educational needs of students with visual impairments. To a great extent, the study was informed by the solution-focused therapy; the cognitive-behavioural therapy; and by the sensory integration therapy. The research employed a multiple case study design with a qualitative approach. Three …

2022-March-09-Expanding Opportunities, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2022) – Officials from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) signed an articulation agreement today that expands admissions opportunities for ETSU students who are interested in a career in medicine.

The agreement creates a “Guaranteed Admissions Interview Program” for ETSU undergraduates who have applied to attend medical school at VCOM. Students who meet the criteria for the program will interview on campus at VCOM with three VCOM faculty/administrators and participate in the designated interview day activities. 

VCOM receives more than 16,000 applications annually for about 625 …

2022-March-08-A Tribute To Abba Coming To Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2022) – Patrons of the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts will enjoy what the performing band has called the “closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” 

ABBA – The Concert plays Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. and will feature many classics, including “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “The Name of the Game,” “S.O.S” and “Voulez-Vous.”

Concert is June 11

Tickets for ABBA – The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA go on sale Friday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at ETSUMartinCenter.org. 

“They are …

2022-March-08-Civility Week And Festival Of Ideas, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2022) – East Tennessee State University will soon begin its week-long celebration of Civility Week and Festival of Ideas. Festivities will begin Monday, March 28, and will conclude Monday, April 4. Three keynote speakers will be present at the event, including CNN host Van Jones, award-winning journalist David Plazas, and former co-host of “The View” Meghan McCain.

View the full media release here.

Van Jones

2022-March-07-Etsu Preparing Future Math Teachers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2022) – Math education major Tataya Johnson isn’t sure where she wants to eventually teach.

She does want to be wherever “the biggest need is.” 

“I want to help those who need it most because I was once the young girl from an inner city who did not have access to support systems that every child needs to be successful,” said Johnson, a junior at East Tennessee State University. 

Professors in ETSU’s Mathematics and Statistics Department are preparing students like Johnson to enter a workforce that desperately needs more teachers, especially in math.

Jobs plentiful …

2022-March-03-Etsu Research Explores Pharmacists' Role In Decreasing Fall Risk, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2022) – Fall risk is a major cause of injury and death for older patients. Traditionally, a pharmacist’s role in lowering that risk has been unknown – until now.

Since pharmacists play a major role in managing patients’ drug interactions, faculty and staff from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences teamed up to explore how pharmacists can help decrease fall risk for older patients by assessing medications and patient characteristics such as height, weight and gender.

This specific research aim was part of …

2022-March-03-Etsu Research Explores Pharmacists' Role In Decreasing Fall Risk, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2022) – Fall risk is a major cause of injury and death for older patients. Traditionally, a pharmacist’s role in lowering that risk has been unknown – until now.

Since pharmacists play a major role in managing patients’ drug interactions, faculty and staff from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences teamed up to explore how pharmacists can help decrease fall risk for older patients by assessing medications and patient characteristics such as height, weight and gender. 

This specific research aim was part of …

2022-March-03-Etsu Response- Ukraine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 3, 2022) – East Tennessee State University has updated its ETSU Response website to provide information on support for those affected by the Russian military operation in Ukraine.

The website, etsu.edu/response, provides links and contact information for those who wish to provide volunteer or monetary support to relief agencies working with the people of Ukraine to provide humanitarian aid.  

While the ETSU Dean of Students office is reaching out to offer support and assistance to students who have homes in the region, the ETSU Response website also helps connect students, faculty and staff who may have …