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2020-September-25-The Carter Railroad Museums Appalachian Rail Fest Set For Sept, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 25, 2020) – Coal seams and timber spreads of the south were a primary reason for the railroads of the southern Appalachians back in the day, and remains the case when Appalachian Rail Fest returns to the free Carter Railroad Museum on the campus of East Tennessee State University on Sept. 26.

Now an annual part of the restarted Heritage Days program held on the final Saturday of each month, this event is a fan favorite and sure-fire hit for visitors to the multi-room facility. 

“American success came from the businesses of coal, coke and limestone mined …

2020-September-25-Student Cory Whitfield Elected To Serve On Nasw-Tn Board Of Directors, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 25, 2020) – Cory Whitfield, a graduate student in East Tennessee State University’s Master of Social Work Program, was recently elected to serve as the student representative on the National Association of Social Workers, Tennessee Chapter’s (NASW-TN) Board of Directors.

As student representative, Whitfield will assist chapter office members in promoting racial and social justice and strengthening and promoting the social work profession in Tennessee. He will work alongside 17 other social workers from across the state who serve on the board.

Whitfield currently resides in Elizabethton with his wife and two sons. He earned his bachelor …

2020-September-25-Friday Concert Video, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 25, 2020) – Due to the rain, today’s live performance by the ETSU Majorettes as part of the Marching Bucs’ Friday Concert on the Plaza series is cancelled.

However, a pre-recorded video of the Majorettes will be shared on the group’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/etsumajorettes, at 3:30 p.m. The ETSU Trumpet Ensemble, which was also to perform during today’s event, will be highlighted during a later Friday concert. Friday Concerts on the Plaza is a series of free public mini-concerts featuring small groups composed of members of the East Tennessee State University Marching Bucs. Concerts are planned …

2020-September-24-Rising Researchers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (Sept. 24, 2020) Five East Tennessee State University faculty members have been selected to participate in the inaugural Faculty Research Cohort.

Launched this fall, the cohort was established to provide opportunities for professional growth in scholarship and research skills.  “One of our goals in creating this program was to help tenure-track faculty who are just getting started define their research agenda and acquire the resources they need,” said ETSU faculty member Dr. Trena Paulus.

Each member of the cohort received a grant and will spend the next year working on a research project.

The ETSU Faculty Research …

2020-September-24-New Procedure Change, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (Sept. 24, 2020) Students applying for admission to East Tennessee State University for the 2021 year will not be required to submit ACT and SAT scores.  The university will use the applicant’s GPA in making decisions regarding admissions.  Applicants who do not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be required to present an ACT or SAT score.

Those who are seeking consideration for scholarships, however, such as the Academic Performance Scholarship, must submit any required ACT/SAT score by March 1, 2021.  Students do not need to make a separate application for scholarships but need to have taken …

2025-09-24 Faculty Senate Evaluations Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Evaluations Committee.

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The Faculty Senate Evaluations Committee meeting minutes for September 24, 2020.

2020-September-22-Meet Sean Vinh ('21), Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(Sept. 22, 2020)—Sean Vinh’s final year at Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has been a bit different than he imagined it would be due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic has not diminished the sense of community that Vinh has experienced and appreciated during his time at East Tennessee State University.

“I think the friendships I’ve made here are the best memories I’ve made here,” said Vinh, a fourth-year student pharmacist from Knoxville. “We all go through tough times and good times, so it’s always nice to share that with somebody. The community here is really tight-knit, so it’s …

2020-September-22-The Curtain Rises, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (Sept. 22, 2020) Though it will be in a virtual world, the curtain will rise this fall for the Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University.

Two plays plus a musical showcase are planned for the fall 2020 semester. Students will rehearse on Zoom and the performances will be recorded on that platform as well.  Slated for this fall are “Appropriate” by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins on Oct. 9; “Every Person,” an adaptation by ETSU faculty member Bobby Funk of the 15^th century play “Everyman,” on Oct. 30; and the Musical Theatre Showcase on Dec. …

2020-September-22-National Voter Registration Day, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 22, 2020) – ETSU Votes is celebrating National Voter Registration Day (Sept. 22) by inviting students, faculty and the community to a variety of “Election 101” webinars and voter registration events this week.

These events will cover the voter registration process, absentee ballots, polling locations, work opportunities, and key dates voters need to know.

Voter information tables will be set up to provide information in person today from 3-5 p.m. at the Basler Center for Physical Activity and Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon-3 p.m. on the first floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center. Individuals visiting the …

2020-September-22-Meet Sean Vinh, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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(Sept. 22, 2020) Sean Vinh’s final year at Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has been a bit different than he imagined it would be due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the pandemic has not diminished the sense of community that Vinh has experienced and appreciated during his time at East Tennessee State University.

“I think the friendships I’ve made here are the best memories I’ve made here,” said Vinh, a fourth-year student pharmacist from Knoxville. “We all go through tough times and good times, so it’s always nice to share that with somebody. The community here is really tight-knit, so …

2020-September-22-Etsu Announces Inaugural Group Of Quillen Distinguished Research Fellows, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 22, 2020) – East Tennessee State University recently announced its inaugural group of nine Quillen Distinguished Research Fellows.

“Quillen College of Medicine has a very strong mission of research, so we developed a new fellowship program that recognizes established researchers who have developed a long history of external funding and sustained, productive research programs,” said Dr. Greg Ordway, associate dean for research and graduate education at Quillen. “The purpose is to get them together to fertilize collaborative research endeavors and to develop ways to increase research programs at ETSU through collaboration across departments and colleges and with …

2020-September-21-Fafsa Completion Workshop, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 21, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships will host a Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshop that runs from Oct. 5-9.

ETSU will have staff available between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. each day to virtually assist students and their families in completing the 2021-22 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). One-hour time slots for these sessions are limited, and students may register (https://forms.gle/VoP1T6mfGZTZ4LZE6) by Sept. 30. Students and their families may select a meeting time that is most convenient for them.

“Some funding opportunities will simply not be …

2020-September-21-Michael Young Scholarship, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (Sept. 21, 2020) A new scholarship at East Tennessee State University will support students who are active participants at the Langston Centre in Johnson City.

The center is a multicultural facility focused on arts, education and community leadership.  The scholarship is named in memory of Michael Young, a member of the Langston High School Class of 1965 who was the last student to graduate from the school.  From 1893-1965, Langston was Johnson City’s school for African American students.  Young passed away April 4, 2020.

This new scholarship is being established between the Langston Education and Arts Development …

2020-09-21 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

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A message from the Office of the President sent September 21, 2020 regarding the upcoming spring semester and winter terms.

2020-September-18-Etsu Offering New Out-Of-State Tuition Strategy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – (Sept. 18, 2020) Out-of-State tuition will be reset for new incoming undergraduate students at East Tennessee State University beginning Fall ‘21, making ETSU a more affordable and accessible university for out of state students.

This is part of a new out-of-state tuition strategy approved today (Sept. 18) by the ETSU Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting.

“ETSU is committed to accessibility and affordability, and we are already attracting a large population of out-of-state students who come to our campus because of our high-quality programs,” said Dr. Joe Sherlin, vice president for Student Life and Enrollment. “These …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to Order
• Consent Agenda
• Presidential Updates and Comments
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• Human Resources Updates
• 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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2020-September-17-Summer Deans List, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 17, 2020) – East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for summer 2020.

To receive this honor, undergraduate students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of undergraduate coursework with no grade below ‘B-’ in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

TENNESSEE 

Blountville: Savannah L. Horne; Kylee E. Milliken

Bluff City: Crystal J. Harris; Alyson S. Wilson

Bristol: Terry L. Armstrong; Eve M. Bradford; Makinsey L. Horne; Chanda M. …

2020-09-17 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate newsletter from September 17, 2020.

2020-09-17 Internal Employment Policies, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate Internal Employment Policies submitted on September 17, 2020.

2020-09-17 Faculty Senate Announcements, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate announcements from September 17, 2020.

2020-September-16-Mountain City Extended Hours Health Center Celebrates 30th Anniversary, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Located inside the Johnson County Community Hospital at 1901 South Shady Street, the Mountain City Extended Hours Health Center is open six days a week and offers a sliding fee schedule to ensure access for individuals without insurance.

MOUNTAIN CITY (Sept. 16, 2020)  – East Tennessee State University’s Mountain City Extended Hours Health Center is celebrating 30 years of providing health care to rural Johnson County and its neighboring communities.

The nurse-managed clinic was established to fill a need in a community that in the late 1980s had experienced the closure of their local hospital.

“Community leaders, including members of …

2020-September-15-Professor Providing Voice Tips For Teachers Wearing Masks, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 15, 2020) – As many local teachers have returned to in-person instruction in their classrooms this fall, they are learning to deal with new challenges that have arisen as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A professor at East Tennessee State University is helping them navigate one important issue they are currently facing – protecting their voices while teaching and wearing a mask.

Dr. Chaya Nanjundeswaran Guntupalli, associate professor in the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences (CCRHS), is reaching out to area teachers with voice tips.

“This …

2020-September-15-Marching Bucs Launching Friday Concerts On The Plaza, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (September 15, 2020) – The Marching Bucs of East Tennessee State University may not be able to take the field at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium this fall, but that’s not stopping them from making music!

Members of the ETSU marching band will begin a series of Friday Concerts on the Plaza on Friday, Sept. 18. These free public mini-concerts will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Borchuck Plaza outside the Charles C. Sherrod Library.

“One of the defining traits of the ETSU Marching Bucs is the family atmosphere that exists within the group,” said Dr. Joe Moore, …

2020-09-15 General Education Council Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., General Education Council.

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General Education Council meeting minutes for September 15, 2020.

Connections Impact On Student Persistence: Impact Report Spring 2015 To Fall 2018, Amanda M. Hagman, Heidi Kesler, Matt Sanders, Mitchell Colver

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Connections is Utah State University's (USU) first-year seminary. A primary objective of Connections is student persistence. It is designed to help students become learners. While being a learner is not synonymous with being a college student, it aligns students’ expectations with what is required to succeed in college and at USU. This impact report explores the influence of Connections participation on student persistence to the next term. Participation in Connections is associated with a 1.4% increase in persistence to the next term. The positive impact of Connections is increasing with strategic programmatic changes.

Writing Fellows: Impact Analysis Fall 2015 To Spring 2019, Amanda M. Hagman, Julie Foust, Erik Dickamore, Hayden Hoopes

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The Writing Fellows program strategically places high performing writing mentors in courses with rigorous writing requirements. Writing Fellows work with each student in a course by reviewing their writing and offering mentoring to improve their written communication skills. Persistence is a secondary objective of the Writing Fellow program. As such, an impact evaluation on persistence should only be used as part of an evaluation of the influence of the Writing Fellows program on student wellbeing. This impact evaluation on student persistence found that students in courses with a Writing Fellow experienced a significant increase in persistence to the next term …

New Student Orientation: Impact Analysis Fall 2017 To Spring 2019, Amanda M. Hagman, Jacob Van Den Akker, Erik Dickamore, Lisa Simmons

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The transition to university represents a major life change more incoming students. To facilitate this transition, USU adopted a phased-orientation system that provides students information justin- time for use. Currently, Module 3 can be completed either in-person or online. This analysis explores both the impact of the phased-orientation modules and the impact of completing Module 3 online verse in-person on student persistence to the next term. METHODS: First students who completed Module 3 online were compared to students who completed Module 3 in-person. Next students who completed all 5 modules were compared to students who only completed the required modules. …

Writing Center: Impact Analysis Fall 2014 To Fall 2018, Amanda M. Hagman, Kendall Becker, Susan B. Andersen, Star Coulbrooke, Erik Dickamore, Jasilyn Heaps

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The Utah State University (USU) Writing Center is dedicated to empowering students to express their knowledge and ideas in writing. Their approach promotes academic inquiry, critical thinking, and expressions of diversity. While research and evaluation suggest that the Writing Center significantly impacts student academic performance, the impact on student persistence is not yet clear. This report explores the association between USU’s Writing Center and students’ persistence toward graduation. METHODS: Students’ Writing Center use was captured through student log-ins at writing appointments. Students who had a record of using the Writing Center were compared to similar students who did not have …

How Do Usu Students Use University Support Services?, Amanda M. Hagman, Meghan Lewis, Kristi Swainston, Mitchell Colver

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The central mission of USU is to be one of the nation’s premier student-centered universities. This is accomplished by fostering academics and offering opportunities to expand students’ vision of the world around them through co- and extra-curricular activities. These auxiliary activities are designed to support academic achievement and to engage students in meaningful opportunities to practice and enhance their personal and professional well-being. This analysis describes how students are using co- and extra-curricular services. It investigates the most salient student-facing programming in supporting student retention.