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2021-April-01-Meet Samuel Wisecarver, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Samuel WiseCarver, who is graduating from ETSU with his bachelor’s degree on May 7, struggled to decide between teaching and medicine for his career path. He has enjoyed tutoring his peers at ETSU, but, after becoming an Honors-in-Discipline student in chemistry – a subject he struggled with in high school – he ultimately chose medicine and will enter medical school at Vanderbilt University on a full scholarship this summer. During his time as a student, the Johnson City native has been active in the Student Government Association as both a senator and a Student Court justice, as well as the …

2021-April-01-Teaching In Higher Ed, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY –  (April 1, 2021) Thinking about teaching at a college or university someday?

This fall, the Clemmer College at East Tennessee State University will offer a graduate certificate in Higher Education Teaching.

The 15-credit hour program is designed for those who are seeking higher education teaching positions as well as current faculty who want to enhance their skills.  Students will learn about pedagogical and curriculum design tools relevant within the higher education landscape.

Eligibility requirements include having a 3.0 grade point average in the most current awarded degree program.  Applicants must also hold a graduate degree or be …

2021-April-01-Quillen College Of Medicine To Host Medical Summer Camp For Rural Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (April 1, 2021) – Rural high school students already eyeing a career in medicine can get an early glimpse into the field by attending the Rural High School Medical Camp hosted by East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine. 

The camp is geared toward rising juniors and seniors or recent graduates of high schools in rural areas who want to pursue a career in medicine or any other health related career. The camp will be a single-day camp offered on both June 8 and 15. The Rural High School Medical Camp will include information about the various …

2021-April-01-Wild And Scenic Film Festival, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – The Wild & Scenic Film Festival has been held in downtown Johnson City for the past four years, but this year, things are different, and planners are taking the festival to viewers, who can watch from the comfort and safety of their homes live on Saturday, April 10, at 7 p.m.

Held each January in Nevada City, California, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world and inspires audiences to protect it. A fundraiser for the South Yuba River Citizen’s League (SYRCL), the flagship festival provides support fostering the science, …

The Hr Connection, Georgia Southern University

Human Resources Newsletter

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Preventing Needle Stick Injuries: A Quality Improvement Project, Adrianna Kerns, Emilea Pitts, Grace Richman, Katie Rawlings, Megan Riley, Mary Suzanne White

2021 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

"Needlestick injuries (NSI) affect approximately 1,000 people per day across U.S. hospitals. Needlestick injuries cost an estimated $3,042 per victim annually, according to the report. The costs go toward laboratory fees for testing exposed employees, associated labor and counseling and post-exposure follow-ups." (Beckner's Clinical Leadership & Infection Control, 2020). It was noted at an urban teaching hospital that needlestick injuries are an issue. Researchers believe this number is an underestimate of the actual amount of needle stick injuries. The purpose is to increase the education of staff nurses on the topic of needle stick injuries. We thoroughly reviewed 56 studies …

Cultivating Gratitude And Learning: Virtual Agriculture Education For Elementary School Students, Heather Smith, Joy Gritton

2021 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Oral Presentations

In a time when the majority of young children know more about a computer than agriculture, this project brings agriculture to them in a unique way. This presentation introduces a program that aims to connect elementary students with the vast agriculture industry in the digital age using appropriate technology. The project consists of teaching children in Eastern Kentucky and beyond about agriculture and land use through the virtual dissemination of relevant stories, facts, and activities. In this way children can learn how agriculture is vital to their everyday life. Featured topics include horticulture crops, agronomic crops, livestock, and the history …

Twitchtv Strategic Analysis, Carter Matt

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

TwitchTV is a livestreaming platform that exists within the livestream community industry. It connects content creators known as streamers with viewers that can engage with the streamer and community via chat. This report seeks to provide an analysis of TwitchTV’s current position within this industry and provide recommendations for further developing its platform. It also seeks to analyze trends in the industry and environment that may affect TwitchTV in the short and long term. Specific tools utilized to analyze these trends and growth opportunities include a Porter’s Five Forces analysis, PESTEL analysis, and SWOT analysis.

Trader Joe's Case Study, Madisson Magee

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

My senior project is focused around analyzing Trader Joe’s business model and writing a case study focusing on the management strategies of the company. I wanted to know what made them so successful and recognizable as brand in the grocery store industry. My case study is based off of a Harvard Business School published case. Not only did I want to understand their success, but also what factors impact them and what issues they face in maintaining a successful business model. To do this, I analyzed many aspects of their company, where they stand against competitors and internal and external …

2021 April, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for April of 2021.

2021-April-01-Board Of Trustees Quarterly Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 1, 2021) — East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, April 23. 

All meetings will be conducted in person at the ETSU Alumni Association office located in the Model Mill . Attendance will be limited to Trustees, presenters and support staff. All meetings will be livestreamed for public viewing. 

Meetings are scheduled as follows:

• 
  Audit Committee – 8 a.m.
• Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee – 9:15 a.m.
• Finance and Administration Committee – 10:45 a.m.
• Board of Trustees Meeting – 1 p.m.

In compliance with the …

2021-April-01-Meet Joey Hinkle, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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ETSU was founded as a teacher’s college in 1911 with 29 students and one singular mission: to improve the quality of life for the people of the region.

Thousands of aspiring teachers have followed in those footsteps, but that mission of service has remained unchanged.  The Clemmer College continues to prepare teachers but has expanded to add a number of new programs.

The college’s Human Services program caught the eye of Elizabethton native Joey Hinkle when he was looking at colleges.  ETSU’s mission to improve the lives of others resonated with Joey, who wanted to earn a degree that would …

Gearing Up Higher Education For A More Resilient Future Post Covid-19, Themin Suwardy, Avantika Tomar, Neemee Das

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Education is premised on an institution’s ability to gather faculty and students, and to provide space and opportunities to produce and disseminate knowledge. Besides its direct medical and healthcare impact, COVID-19 has been a significant disruptor to the higher education sector. This paper highlights its impact on international student mobility, international collaborations, and the delivery of teaching and learning. To successfully ride out the recovery, institutions will need to build resilient strategies to operate in the new, post-COVID normal by engaging with stakeholders, ensuring financial sustainability, and embracing purposeful digital transformation in university operations, teaching, and learning.

2021-April-01-The College Tour Media Kit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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A new nationally broadcast TV series created by Emmy-nominated and multi-award-winning producers, The College Tour, has released an episode featuring East Tennessee State University as told through the stories of eight students and two alumni who share their unique experiences and offer an inside look at life on campus and within the Johnson City community.  This page includes key resources for members of the media interested in ETSU’s episode of The College Tour.

For media inquiries, please contact:
Amanda Mowell, Director for Communications

For marketing questions, please contact:
Reagan Streetman, Director of Marketing

A landing page has been …

2021-April-01-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 March.  Thank you for your service!

Deborah Lynn Frakes – Office Coordinator, Experiential Programs, Pharmacy Practice, 19 years of service

Tonya Renee Ward – Information Research Technician, Biomedical Sciences, 29 years of service

Published April 1, 2021, as part of the Accent email newsletter for faculty and staff.

An Exploration Into Key Roles In Making Project-Based Learning Happen: Insights From A Case Study Of A University, Gary Pan, Poh Sun Seow, Shankararaman, Venky, Kevin Koh

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Purpose: One of the main obstacles facing project-based learning (PBL) adoption relates to a lack of understanding by teachers and students in the roles they are required to play in the learning process. This study aims to address this obstacle, so as to better promote regular adoption of PBL pedagogy in educational institutions. Design/methodology/approach: The strategy was to undertake an in-depth case study of PBL courses taught in UNI-X’s undergraduate curriculum. The case study approach is particularly appropriate for this exploratory study because it allows to capture the organizational dynamics of the phenomenon better and also its ability to explain …

Walmart Strategic Analysis, Christian Burbach

Honors Program: Senior Projects (Public)

This strategic analysis of Walmart touches on the factors that affect the business going forward. Ecommerce, PESTEL analyses, and other analyses come together in this article.

Enhancing Cultural Intelligence And Digital Literacy In Accounting Education: Insights From A University’S Global Student Consulting Programme, Clarence Goh, Yuanto Kusnadi, Gary Pan, Poh Sun Seow

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Recent literature has advocated for the use of project based learning to engage students in active learning. This study examines how students’ learning of cultural intelligence and digital literacy are enhanced through an overseas project-based learning (PBL) programme at a Singapore University (UNIS), called the UNIS-XO pedagogy. Specifically, this study provides a framework through which students, faculty members, and industry partner can collaborate through consulting programs with the aim to provide feasible recommendations to the clients. Our findings suggest that an experiential PBL with an overseas client is an important learning experience through which students can strengthen their digital literacy …

2021-04-01 Faculty Senate Regent Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Report made by the Faculty Regent to the Faculty Senate on April 1, 2021.

2021-04-01 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from April 1, 2021.

2021-04-01 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from April 1, 2021.

Pivoting At The Midpoint: How Midpoint Course Adjustments Influence Student Engagement, Alexander C. Romney, Mitchell Pound

Journal on Empowering Teaching Excellence

In higher education, instructors must often pivot to new methods, approaches, and exercises to help students achieve learning objectives in a particular course. These course pivots can be challenging to navigate; however, they are often the difference between a successful course and an unsuccessful one. Research on the punctuated equilibrium model of group development provides important insights for instructors on managing and navigating course pivots. This article reviews research on midpoint transitions and discusses the benefits of implementing midpoint pivots. It then introduces an example of a midpoint course pivot: The Stop-Start-Continue exercise. It concludes with a discussion of the …

2021-March-31-Etsu College Of Nursing Named Top Rn To Bsn Program In Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (March 31, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing was recently named the No. 1 RN to BSN program in the state of Tennessee by NursingProcess.org.

To rank the programs, NursingProcess.org gathered a list of all nursing schools offering RN to BSN programs in every state and then ranked the best based on academic quality, affordability, reputation of the school, and editorial staff rankings.

ETSU’s RN to BSN program is focused on advancing the skills and preparation of current associate degree and diploma nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree. This program is completely online, offering convenience …

2021-March-31-Westover Settles In As Chair Of Literature And Language, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (March 31, 2021) – As he nears the end of his first year as chair of the Department of Literature and Language at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Daniel Westover is pleased with what the department has been able to accomplish despite the challenges of the pandemic.

Dr. Daniel Westover

These accomplishments …

2021-March-31-University School Tennis Team, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2021-March-30-Dr Michael Kruppa Awarded Etsus First Candida Auris-Related Grant, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (March 30, 2021) – Dr. Michael Kruppa, an East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine faculty member, has received a grant to study a global emerging fungal infection, Candida auris.

The National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, awarded a R21 grant to Kruppa for his study “Genetic Characterization of phosphomannan biosynthesis in C. auris.”  The two-year, $407,000 award is the first grant awarded to a researcher at ETSU to study Candida auris.

The incidence of Candida auris, a newly emergent species, has risen worldwide since its first recognition …

2021-March-30-Walk A Mile In Her Shoes April, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (March 30, 2021) – Men from throughout the community are invited to “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” at East Tennessee State University on Thursday, April 8.

OASIS (Outreach & Advocacy: Sexuality Information for Students) and ETSU Fraternity and Sorority Life are teaming up to host the International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to raise awareness about serious causes, effects and remediations to men’s sexualized violence. Participants will don high heels across the red carpet in the Cave, located on the first floor of the D.P. Culp …

2021-March-30-Middle School Girls Softball Victory, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2021-March-29-Etsu Health Hosting Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics For Anyone Age 18 And Older, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The ETSU Health COVID-19 vaccine clinics are now full. Patients who wish to add their names to a waitlist in case of cancellations may do so at www.etsuhealth.org. 

JOHNSON CITY (March 29, 2021) – ETSU Health will host COVID-19 vaccine clinics on Thursday, April 1; Saturday, April 3; Tuesday, April 6; and Thursday, April 8, by appointment only. These clinics are open to anyone age 18 and older, regardless of health condition.

The ETSU Health vaccine clinic will administer Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, which only requires one shot. Appointments are available online at ETSUHealth.org for April …

2021-March-29-Etsu Health Tendrá Cuatro ClíNicas De VacunacióN Covid-19 Para Cualquier Persona Mayor De 18 AñOs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Las citas de las clínicas de vacunación contra COVID-19 de ETSU Health ahora están llenas. Los pacientes que deseen agregar sus nombres a una lista de espera en caso de cancelación pueden hacerlo en www.ETSUHealth.org.

JOHNSON CITY (29 de marzo de 2021) - ETSU Health organizará clínicas de vacunación contra COVID-19 el jueves 1 de abril; Sábado 3 de abril; Martes 6 de abril; y el jueves 8 de abril solo con cita previa. Estas clínicas están abiertas a cualquier persona mayor de 18 años, independientemente de su estado de salud.

La Clínica de Vacunas de Salud de ETSU …