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It's Like A Video Game: How To Use Twine To Create Scenario Based Learning Online, Amanda Mapel Belarmino

UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo

How can you engage students online by utilizing the online environment? Solution: a choose-your-own adventure style game. As an Assistant Professor of Hospitality Management, I teach a class in Strategic Management where I used a software called Twine to create a choose-your-adventure type scenario where the students make their own decisions for a business scenario and then see the consequences of their decisions.

2021-January-22-Nsca Scholarship Recipient, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Jan. 22, 2021) Sungwon Chae, a doctoral student in the Clemmer College at East Tennessee State University, is the recipient of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Minority Scholarship.

The $2,000 scholarship provided by the NSCA Foundation is designed to encourage minorities ages 17 and older to enter the field of strength and conditioning.

Chae is currently in his first year of pursuing a Ph.D. degree in sport physiology at ETSU where his research focus is on resistance training and athlete monitoring.  He is currently assisting the ETSU Weightlifting Team as a sport scientist.

A native …

2021-January-22-Public Safety Earns Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 22, 2021) – The Tennessee Law Enforcement Accreditation (TLEA) Program has granted a third accreditation status to the Department of Public Safety at East Tennessee State University.

To achieve accreditation with TLEA, an agency voluntarily submits to a three-year process of enhancing its professionalism and effectiveness utilizing 160 law enforcement standards and participating in a thorough on-site assessment. The standards evaluate the agency’s policies, which address a variety of areas including organizational, operational and budget management practices. The program is intended to encourage cooperation, recognize professional standing, develop professional services and ensure public safety throughout the State …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

1. Call to Order
2. Consent Agenda
3. Presidential Updates and Comments
4. Information Sharing and Gossip
5. Human Resources Updates
6. Campus Campaign Update
7. Mental Health Resources
8. Treasurer Report
9. Committee Reports
10. Old Business
11. New Business
12. Important Dates and Announcements
13. Adjournment

Staff Council Meeting Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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2021-January-21-Good Citizen Award, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Jan. 21, 2021) Olivia Ares, a senior at University School, is the winner of the Good Citizens Scholarship Contest hosted by the John Sevier-Sarah Hawkins Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution.

In addition to being the chapter winner, Ares is also the Appalachian District winner and will be part of the state competition.

For the competition, Ares prepared an essay on a topic related to American heritage.

At University School, Ares is president of the Green Club and is also a member of the soccer team.  Within the community, she has volunteered and …

2021-January-21-Tendaya Technology Joins Etsu Innovation Lab, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 21, 2021) – The East Tennessee State University Innovation Lab is starting off 2021 with a new member, Tendaya Technology.

Founder Dr. Mutombo J. Muvundamina and a team of five advisors provide contract research, product development and manufacturing. Its mission is to develop and commercialize novel materials for applications in green energy technology and medical technology platforms with specific focuses on polymeric membrane materials for use in high-capacity batteries for various applications, polymeric materials for use in biomedical-related applications and adhesives and composite polymer film/adhesive for utilization in various applications, particularly electronic and energy storage.

Muvundamina has …

2021-January-21-Tiny Mammal Teeth Reveal Ancient Climates, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (January 21, 2021) – If you were planning a visit to Gray, Tennessee, five million years ago, you would want to dress like you were headed to Atlanta, Georgia, but pack rain gear like you would for Tampa, Florida. That’s according to an estimate of the ancient climate of the Gray Fossil Site, part of the results of a new study that uses fossil teeth to explore how climate has changed across North America over the past 37 million years.

It might not seem obvious at first, but teeth are related to climate. In any given place, the …

2021-01-21 Fctl/Fs Survey On Teaching Fall Semester 2020, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A brief overview of results from the FCTL/ FS Survey on Teaching Fall Semester 2020 submitted to the Faculty Senate on January 21, 2021.

2021-01-21 Resolution On Core Mission Of University, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Resolution submitted on January 21, 2021 to the Faculty Senate on the Core Mission of the University.

2021-01-21 Announcements For The Faculty Senate, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Announcements given to the Faculty Senate on January 21, 2021.

2021-01-20 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee meeting minutes for January 20, 2021.

2021-January-19-Tsbdc To Present Ppp Webinar, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 19, 2021) – The Small Business Association in consultation with the U.S. Department of the Treasury recently announced the reopening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for new borrowers and certain existing PPP bowers. On Thursday, Jan. 21, the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University will hold a free webinar from 4-5 p.m. providing an overview of the re-launch.

In this webinar, attendees will learn how to:

• Apply
• Find a lender
• Navigate the request process
• Apply for forgiveness

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Webinar presenters are Aundrea …

2021-01-19 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

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A message sent by the President of Morehead State University to the faculty and staff regarding the Covid-19 testing and vaccine on January 19, 2021.

2021-January-18-Rocket To Launch, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Jan. 19, 2021) East Tennessee State University’s esports varsity program will soon add a new team.

Plans were announced today to launch a Rocket League esports team, bringing the university’s number of esports programs to three.  Last year, ETSU began recruiting for its Overwatch and League of Legends teams, and esports Head Coach Jeff Shell said the search has already begun for the six students who will comprise the inaugural Rocket League team.

“Rocket League was already one of the most popular games available prior to last September when it became available for free to play,” Shell …

2021-January-15-2021 Spring Virtual Tour, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 15, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s Student Government Association is bringing its Spring 2021 Virtual Music and Comedy Tour to campus for five consecutive Wednesday evenings of entertainment for students, faculty and staff.

This series of virtual performances and discussions with musicians and stars from television and Broadway is co-sponsored by Buctainment, Campus Recreation, the D.P. Culp Student Center, the Martin Center for the Arts, and Student Life and Enrollment. Each session will take place at 9 p.m. on Looped Live and includes a Q&A with the artist.

Kicking the series off on Feb. 3 will …

2021-January-15-Bettie Mae Fikes Virtual Talk, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 15, 2021) – Bettie Mae Fikes, known as “The Queen of the Blues,” will give a live virtual lecture for East Tennessee State University on Thursday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

This celebrated icon of the 1960s Civil Rights movement has sustained her public activity by frequently performing as a core member of the SNCC Freedom Singers and has graced the stages of Carnegie Hall, the Newport Jazz Festival and the Library of Congress. She is a recipient of the Long Walk to Freedom Award and was recently inducted into the Smithsonian Institute’s “Museum of …

2021-01-15 Message From The Vice President Of Student Affairs, Morehead State University. Office Of The Vice President Of Student Affairs.

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A message sent on January 15, 2021 from the Vice President of Student Affairs to all students, staff and faculty regarding public health precautions to applied while on campus during the pandemic.

2021-January-14-Etsu Graduate Commissions With Army Nursing Corps, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 14, 2021) – Azael Rodriguez-Roman has joined the ranks of more than 1,500 cadets commissioned at East Tennessee State University since its ROTC Program began more than 65 years ago.

Rodriguez-Roman was a member of the Eddie Reed Range Challenge Team and completed Nursing Summer Training at Fort Carson, Colorado, in summer of 2019. He took the oath of office earlier this month during a small ceremony led by Maj. Kent Monas, professor of military science at ETSU. Rodriguez-Roman commissioned as a second lieutenant into the Army Nursing Corps.

He received a bachelor’s of nursing degree …

2021-01-14 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

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A letter sent to the students of Morehead State University regarding the spring semester on January 14, 2021.

2021-January-13-Human Services Program Ranked Sixth In Nation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Jan. 13, 2021) A program at East Tennessee State University that prepares students to help others and to run agencies and programs that serve communities has been ranked among the nation’s best by the website Learn.org.

ETSU’s bachelor’s program in human services earned a sixth-place ranking at Learn.org.  The rankings examined the country’s top programs in the field of social work.  At ETSU, the program is offered in the Clemmer College’s Department of Counseling and Human Services.

“The ETSU Human Services program attracts students from across the nation,” said Dr. William Garris, associate professor and human services …

2021-January-13-Nature Dire Wolves, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 13, 2021) – Dire wolves were some of the largest and most significant predators of Ice Age North America between 250,000 and 13,000 years ago, but not much is known about the details of their evolution and extinction. It has long been thought that dire wolves were close relatives of the gray wolves that still live in North America today, but a surprising new study published in the journal Nature has found that is not the case at all.

This study, “Dire wolves were the last of an ancient New World canid lineage,” presents the collaborative work …

2021-January-12-Etsu Assists In Giving Regions First Covid-19 Vaccines, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2021) — East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has assisted in recent weeks giving the region’s first COVID-19 vaccines at hospitals across the region in collaboration with Ballad Health and ETSU Health. The events marked a historic moment for a region that has battled the pandemic since March and continues to set new records for COVID-19 case counts.

Over 50 ETSU student pharmacists and faculty have served more than 300 hours so far, distributing over 6,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at locations including Johnson City Medical Center; Holston Valley Medical …

2021-January-12-Chaos At The Capitol Virtual Panel Discussion, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Votes will host a panel discussion titled “Chaos at the Capitol: American Democracy at a Crossroads” on Wednesday, Jan. 13, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. via a Zoom webinar.

The discussion, moderated by Jeff Keeling, digital reporter with WJHL NewsChannel 11, will include several East Tennessee State University faculty members who will focus on the impact of the events of Jan. 6, the historical precedent, the media’s role in covering the events, and the future of American democracy.

Participants include Dr. Daryl A. Carter, a professor in the Department of History and interim director of Africana Studies; Dr. Frederick Gordon, …

2021-January-12-Etsu Assists In Giving Regions First Covid-19 Vaccines, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2021) — East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has assisted in recent weeks giving the region’s first COVID-19 vaccines at hospitals across the region in collaboration with Ballad Health and ETSU Health. The events marked a historic moment for a region that has battled the pandemic since March and continues to set new records for COVID-19 case counts.

Over 50 ETSU student pharmacists and faculty have served more than 300 hours so far, distributing over 6,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at locations including Johnson City Medical Center, Holston Valley Medical …

2021-01-12 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 January 12, 2021.

2021-01-11 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress newsletter from January 11, 2021.

2021-01-11 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from January 11, 2021.

2021-January-07-Etsu Study Examines Health Literacy In Appalachia, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 7, 2020) – Dr. Hadii Mamudu, professor in the Department of Health Services Management and Policy in the East Tennessee State University College of Public Health, authored an article that examines the disproportionately burdened central Appalachian region’s health literacy about cardiovascular disease.

The article, which appeared in the October 2020 issue of the Southern Medical Journal, is titled “Cardiovascular Diseases Health Literacy among Patients, Health Professionals, and Community-Based Stakeholders in a Predominantly Medically Underserved Rural Environment.”

ETSU College of Public Health faculty emerita Dr. Mary Ann Littleton and CVD Appalachia project coordinator Amy Poole are co-authors. Additional …

2021-January-07-Garcia Receives Gilman International Scholarship, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 7, 2021) – Samuel Garcia, a sophomore Roan Scholar at East Tennessee State University, was recently named a recipient of the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.

Since 2001, Gilman Scholarships have assisted qualifying students with study or intern abroad experiences by providing them with skills critical to national security and economic prosperity. The program is administered by the Institute of International Education and congressionally funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Given the current pandemic, the Gilman Program is offering flexibility to participants by allowing for deferrals through the end of …