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

Anne Sparkman – WIOA Career Specialist, Families First, one year plus 20 years of service to the state of Tennessee

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

2021-March-01-Study Of Journalists' Approach To Covid-19, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Dr. Mildred F. (Mimi) Perreault of East Tennessee State University is the coauthor of an article examining how journalists approached coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was recently published in American Behavioral Scientist.

Dr. Mimi Perreault

“Journalists doing journalism during COVID experience a high level of personal responsibility to provide information to the public because it could save lives,” Perreault says. “People could be in a better place if I’m really careful about how I write what I write and I emphasize the facts and …

2021-March-01-Steam-Up 21 Brings Popular Annual Event Back To Carter Railroad Museum, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – The George L. Carter Railroad Museum, located in the Campus Center Building of East Tennessee State University, brings the enjoyment of steam locomotion in miniature form back to the Tri-Cities on Saturday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Following the canceled 2020 Heritage Days season impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the museum and its fans are planning for this year’s day of recalling the steam engines that once knit the nation and the industrial world together. 

From the smallest work units to the magnificent giants that headed up crack express trains and “hot …

2021-03-01 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from March 1, 2021.

2021-March-01-Meet Isabella Wilson, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The postponement of the Southern Conference football season from fall 2020 to spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic not only meant no football on the field, it also meant the suspension of everything that goes along with it, including marching band. So when Dr. Joe Moore, ETSU director of athletic bands, whose 2020 Marching Bucs had been slated to form the largest band in the history of the university, put out a call for students to volunteer to be part of a small pep band so a few members could stay in practice, he thought he would only hear …

2021-March-01-Beginner Web And Coding Classes, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (March 1, 2021)  –  Cloud Wise Academy, an affiliate member of the East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab, is launching two six-week courses: WordPress for Beginners and Coding for Beginners. Classes begin March 23 and run weeknights from 6-8 p.m. 

Both courses will be offered at the ETSU Innovation Lab, located at 2109 W. Market Street, and will follow CDC and ETSU health and safety guidelines. Virtual options are also available.

WordPress for Beginners is designed to help attendees build websites with little to no coding required.
“WordPress is the most popular content management system in the world,” …

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

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for March of 2021.

2021-03-01 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from March 1, 2021.

2021-February-25-Free Webinars For Esl Support Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

p xmlns:ouc="https://omniupdate.com/XSL/Variables">JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2021)  — Students interested in a high impact pharmacy career whose first language is not English can sign up for a free webinar on March 17 or April 14, at 1 p.m. on both days, to learn more about an English support program at East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy.

The webinars are part of a $45,000 grant the college received to help continue its focus on promoting a diverse and inclusive student culture. The grant supports mentoring, engagement and retention efforts for pharmacy students whose first or best language is …

2021-February-25-Three Emerging Writers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2021) – “Three Emerging Writers” – Shuly Xóchitl Cawood, Ciona Rouse and Larry Thacker – will visit East Tennessee State University virtually on Wednesday, March 3, to work with university students and to give a free public reading of their work.

The reading will begin at 4 p.m. via Zoom.  Each writer will present a 15- to 20-minute reading.

Three Emerging Writers

The “Three Emerging Writers” series is a popular and well-attended …

2021-February-25-President Noland Issues Message To Campus, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The following is a message from ETSU President Brian Noland to students, faculty and staff on February 25, 2021. 

Dear ETSU community,

As I reflect upon the events of the past week, I am struck by the intensity of emotion surrounding our student-led efforts to call awareness to issues of social justice and structural inequities in our nation. This past week, I have spent time gaining a deeper understanding by listening to our faculty, staff, and students, learning from their perspectives. I have also been engaged in similar conversations with community leaders, alumni, and our legislative delegation in an effort …

2021-February-25-National Spotlight On Rural Health Care, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Community Outreach

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 25, 2021) –  A national publication is spotlighting East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy’s innovative approaches to train student pharmacists to care for rural and underserved populations.

The latest issue of Academic Pharmacy NOW, the news magazine of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, addresses health disparities that can result in worse health care outcomes for rural populations and highlights …

2021-02-25 Faculty Senate Evaluations Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Evaluations Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

The Faculty Senate Evaluations Committee meeting minutes for February 25, 2021.

2021-February-24-Dr Retha Gentry Named To Tennessees Rising Star Nurse Leaders, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 24, 2021) –  Dr. Retha Gentry, associate professor in East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing, was recently named a 2021 Tennessee Rising Star Nurse Leader as part of the 40 Under 40 Nurse Leaders program.

Award selection was based on criteria determined by leaders from the Tennessee Action Coalition, Tennessee Nurses Association, and Tennessee Hospital Association. The honorees were chosen based on leadership among peers and others, professional growth and development, contribution to building a culture of health in their community, and commitment as a role model for health. 

“It is a privilege to be selected …

2021-February-24-Carter Railroad Museum To Host Lil Ones On Feb, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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ET&WNC Standard Gauge Operation

Seen here at the shops near Legion Street in 1959, the ET&WNC standard gauge operation was one of the final in America to convert to diesel locomotives, doing so in 1967. Serving the Bemberg and US Rayon plants in Elizabethton, this final segment of the Tweetsie operation was Johnson City’s “own railroad.” 

(Photo credit: Geoff Stunkard collection)

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 24, 2021) –  The George L. Carter Railroad Museum, located in the Campus Center Building of East Tennessee State University, will restart its popular monthly Heritage program with short lines and industrial rails themed “Lil’ Ones” …

2021-February-23-Celebrating M Wayne Dyer And His Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 23, 2021) – The Reece Museum at East Tennessee State University is currently hosting two exhibits celebrating the career and influence of a longtime professor of art. “Field of Life: Monument Structures,” which explores the artistic career of M. Wayne Dyer, and “Depth of Fields” featuring artworks by his former students, are on display through March 19 and March 26, respectively.

“Field of Life: Monument Structures” is a retrospective spanning 50 years of work from 1970 through 2020. Dyer began teaching at ETSU in the fall of 1983. He earned an A.S. in graphic design at Virginia …

Junior Faculty Advising For Effective Student Growth And Academic Success: A Qualitative Study, Noreen Powers, Russell Wartalski

Teacher-Scholar: The Journal of the State Comprehensive University

Supporting the academic advising needs of adult learners is paramount for colleges and universities. Research suggests that the faculty advisor's role is pivotal in students' academic progress. At both the undergraduate and graduate levels, faculty advisors are tasked with supporting adult learners in achieving their professional goals and providing resources to ensure their academic success. Specifically, they help students navigate curriculum requirements and provide support both inside and outside the classroom. The tasks and responsibilities associated with faculty advising can vary based on the institution type and program needs. However, junior faculty who take on advising responsibilities at regional public …

2021-February-19-Etsu Hosts Free Transfer Application Week, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (Feb. 19, 2021) Students looking to transfer to East Tennessee State University in fall 2021 can have their application fee waived during Transfer Application Week, Feb. 22-26.

 The free code BuckyTransfer21 can be used by transfer applicants beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 22, through 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26.

During Transfer Application Week, ETSU will host Virtual ETSU Transfer Days events at local and regional community colleges where students can receive more information on the transfer admissions process, advising, financial aid, scholarships and the Honors College.

A representative from each academic college at ETSU …

2021-February-19-Statement From Etsu President Brian Noland, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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The following is a prepared statement President Brian Noland provided to the ETSU Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting on Friday, February 19, 2021.

This has been a difficult and trying year for our campus, region, and nation as a global pandemic has upended our lives, claimed the lives of loved ones, and disrupted our economy.  Despite the promise of vaccines, pronounced challenges and uncertainties due to COVID remain for our community.  Over the past year we have also witnessed the once peaceful streets of communities across our nation becoming the scene of protests … protests against inequity, violence, …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to order
• Consent Agenda
• Presidential Updates and Comments
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• Human Resources Update
• Treasurer report
• Committee Reports
• Old Business
• New Business
• Important dates and Announcements
• Adjournment

Staff Council Meeting Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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2021-February-18-Etsu Audiology Donates Services Discounted Hearing Aids To Ram Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Audiology Community Outreach

ETSU Audiology students and faculty volunteered their time and expertise through the Remote Area Medical Clinic. Pictured top row, left to right: Dr. Saravanan Elangovan, Rachel Hudson, Dr. Marc Fagelson, LeaAnna Baker, and Becky Jurius; bottom row, left to right: Nancy Yang, Hallie Sealey and Karee Diem.

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 18, 2021)  – Audiology faculty and students from East Tennessee State University have recently donated more than $60,000 in services and discounted hearing aid devices to patients who attended the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic that took place in Gray last November.

RAM is a major nonprofit …

2021-02-18 Faculty Senate Regent's Report, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Report made by the Faculty Regent to the Faculty Senate on February 18, 2021.

2021-02-18 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from February 18, 2021.

2021-02-18 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from February 18, 2021.

2021-February-17-Etsu Hosting Free Webinar To Help Students Applying To Health Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 17, 2021) – The East Tennessee State University Office of Medical Professions Advisement (MPA) is hosting a free webinar to assist college students who are interested in applying to health programs.

The Pre-Health Applications Made Easy (PHAME) webinar on Saturday, March 6, will include application workshops for students interested in applying for medicine (DO & MD), dentistry, physician assistant, pharmacy, podiatry, chiropractic, veterinary and optometry programs. Registration for the webinar, to be held on Zoom, is now open.

This is the first year ETSU’s MPA has offered this Zoom webinar, which is open to college students from …

2021-February-17-Black Men In White Coats Screening, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 17, 2021) – “Black Men in White Coats,” a documentary film by Dr. Dale Okorodudu, is available to view at no charge for East Tennessee State University students, faculty and staff through 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20.

According to Okorodudu, fewer Black men applied to medical school in 2014 than in 1978, and Black men have the lowest life expectancy in the United States. Only 2% of American doctors are Black men. In his documentary, Okorodudu dissects the systemic barriers preventing Black men from becoming medical doctors and the consequences for society at large.

Click here …

2021-02-17 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 the ice storm and modified plans of operations for February 18th and 19th.

2021-February-16-Passing Of Dr. Brian Odle, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University is saddened by the passing of Dr. Brian Odle, who died Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at the age of 53.

Dr. Odle, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, came to ETSU Bill Gatton College ofPharmacy in 2007. His unique teaching style combined memorable storytelling with practical knowledge. Dr. Odle was loved by his students, as well as faculty and staff.

Dr. Odle graduated from MTSU in 1990 with a degree in Biology. He then received his Doctor ofPharmacy degree from University of Tennessee, Memphis, in 1994. Dr. Odle completed a pharmacy practice residency at University of Maryland, …

2021-February-16-Care Womens Health Studies Impact Of Pandemic On Contraceptive Services, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Download the Issue Brief: Early Impact of the  COVID-19 Pandemic on Contraceptive Services in South Carolina & Alabama

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 16, 2021)  – The East Tennessee State University Center for Applied Research and Evaluation in Women’s Health (CARE Women’s Health) is studying the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on contraceptive services in health department clinics and federally qualified health centers (FQHC).

Before the arrival of the pandemic, CARE Women’s Health, housed in the ETSU College of Public Health, had been working with clinical partners in South Carolina and Alabama on ongoing research related to reproductive health. In early 2020, …