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2020-August-21-Dr Mohamed Elgazzar Receives Distinguished Faculty Award For Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Dr. Mohamed Elgazzar receives 2020 Distinguished Faculty Award for Research

JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – The Distinguished Faculty Award in Research was presented to Dr. Mohamed Elgazzar, professor in the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine’s Department of Internal Medicine.

The award was presented at the annual Faculty Convocation, which was delivered in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A member of the ETSU faculty since 2010, Elgazzar has gained national recognition for his research focusing on the molecular immunobiology of sepsis and chronic inflammation.

“Dr. Elgazzar is a brilliant researcher,” said Dr. Zhi Q. Yao, …

2020-August-21-Dr Donna Cherry Receives 2020 Distinguished Faculty Award For Service, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – The Distinguished Faculty Award for Service was presented to Dr. Donna Cherry, associate professor in the Department of Social Work in the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences.

The award was presented at the annual Faculty Convocation, which was delivered in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cherry, who has taught at ETSU since 2009, has held numerous service roles at the university and throughout the community.

“Overall, Dr. Cherry’s service record is remarkable,” said Dr. Mary Mullins, chair of the Department of Social Work. “The impact of service …

2020-August-21-Welcome Week 2020, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – It will certainly look different this year than in years past, but in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, East Tennessee State University’s traditional Welcome Week will still provide new and returning students with opportunities to enjoy entertainment, engage with fellow students, learn about campus services and student organizations, and win prizes.

Over a two-week period – from Aug. 24-Sept. 3 – students may take part in a variety of virtual and self-guided events.

Highlights of the week include a drive-in movie, a virtual trivia event, and a virtual major concert.

Buctainment will host a …

2020-August-21-Women On Wednesdays, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 21, 2020) – “Suffrage in Southern Appalachia” is the focus of a free virtual talk by Rebecca Proffitt at East Tennessee State University on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at noon via Zoom.

This talk, held in conjunction with the centennial of Women’s Suffrage, is part of the “Women on Wednesdays” lecture series sponsored by the university’s Women’s Studies Program. The live stream may be viewed at https://etsu.zoom.us/j/91733077013. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

Rebecca Proffitt

2020-August-20-Latimer Pack Appointed To Leadership Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 20, 2020)  – East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Linda Latimer and Dr. Robert Pack are among 38 leaders from across Tennessee who will spend the next year engaging in collaborative, non-partisan dialogue on issues of statewide importance as part of Leadership Tennessee’s class of 2020-2021.

Latimer is a member of ETSU’s Board of Trustees. Pack serves as associate dean for academic affairs and professor of Community and Behavioral Health in ETSU’s College of Public Health.

Entering its eighth year, Leadership Tennessee selects a new class of leaders annually to take part in a statewide study course while …

2020-August-20-Enhanced Safety Measures, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 20, 2020) – In just a few days, the fall 2020 semester will begin at East Tennessee State University, and as students, faculty and staff prepare for the start of a new academic year, several changes to campus operations have been put in place as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The institution’s values are clear: people come first,” said ETSU President Brian Noland. “Each of us has a responsibility to make decisions that safeguard our own health as well as the health and safety of others. Protecting the health of everyone and maintaining a safe campus …

2020-08-20 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate newsletter from August 20, 2020.

2020-08-20 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate meeting minutes from August 20, 2020.

2020-08-20 Faculty Senate Announcements, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate announcements from August 20, 2020.

2020-August-19-Cross Country Press Release, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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2020-08-19 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

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Message sent by the President on August 19, 2020 to the faculty and staff discussing the week of the semester and upcoming events.

2020-August-18-Equity And Inclusion Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 18, 2020) – “By All, For All: Remapping Our Communities, Economies and Lives Through Equity and Inclusion” is the theme of the second annual Equity and Inclusion Conference at East Tennessee State University.

This conference, which will be held virtually on Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept. 22-23, is sponsored by the ETSU Office of Equity and Inclusion.

The objectives of the conference are to:

• Increase knowledge and awareness of equity and inclusion issues on campus;
• Recognize the importance of equity and inclusion in the well-being of communities;
• Increase empathy for diverse populations and experiences; and
• Provide tools for making classrooms …

2020-August-18-Dr Roslyn Robinson Becomes First Cno At Etsu Health, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 18, 2020) – ETSU Health has named Dr. Roslyn Robinson as its first chief nursing officer (CNO). Robinson also becomes the new associate dean of practice and community partnerships in the East Tennessee State University College of Nursing.

As ETSU Health’s first CNO, Robinson will be responsible for working with other ETSU Health leaders to establish policies that benefit nursing staff and patients by formulating and implementing new nursing strategies within ETSU Health’s clinical sites.

“As the CNO for ETSU Health, my role will align with ETSU Health’s senior administration team by offering the best insights to …

2020-August-17-Pop-N-Doc Womens Suffrage, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 17, 2020) – The year 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guaranteeing women’s right to vote, and in recognition of that milestone, women’s suffrage is the topic for August in an East Tennessee State University film discussion series.

ETSU’s Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement and Center for Teaching Excellence are hosting a “Pop-n-Doc” virtual film discussion series for students, faculty, staff and the public to prompt dialogue regarding civic engagement, diversity, justice and the American experience.

Each month, participants watch, on their own, one popular film …

2020-August-17-Department Of Social Work Hosts Msw Information Sessions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 17, 2020)  – East Tennessee State University’s Department of Social Work will host several virtual information sessions to promote opportunities for students to pursue a master of social work (M.S.W.) degree at its Abingdon, Asheville, Johnson City and Sevierville sites.

The first session is set for Thursday, Aug. 27. Additional sessions will be held Sept. 24, Oct. 29, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17. All of the sessions are open to the public and will be held on Zoom (Zoom meeting ID: 934 5430 3676; Password: MSW).

ETSU’s M.S.W. program has been accredited since 2007 and offers a …

2020-08-14 Message From The Provost, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

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A message issued to the faculty from the Office of the Provost regarding attendance on August 14, 2020.

Are Universities Using The Right Assessment Tools During The Pandemic And Crisis Times?, Mohanad Halaweh

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All industries have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and have worked to develop alternative strategies and actions to survive and continue business operations; the education sector is no exception. University administrators and instructors have faced challenges in finding the appropriate mechanisms to manage the final examination process. This essay suggests that project-based learning (PBL) assessment could be an effective alternative to online examinations. It advocates the adoption of PBL by highlighting the challenges/pitfalls associated with online exams supported by proctoring software tools.

2020-August-14-Johnson Named To Ctli, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY –  (August 14, 2020) Dr. Keith Johnson, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion at East Tennessee State University, is one of 30 leaders from across the state selected as the newest cohort for the Complete Tennessee Leadership Institute (CTLI).

By 2025, at least half of the jobs in Tennessee will require some type of postsecondary credential, according to data from the Center for Economic Research in Tennessee; latest figures from the Lumina Foundation put Tennessee’s college attainment rate at 45%. Since 2016, CTLI has created a space where leaders from across Tennessee collectively focus on eliminating barriers to …

2020-August-13-Dept Of Audiology And Speech-Language Pathology Welcomes New Chair, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 13, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences (CCRHS) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Bess Sirmon-Taylor as chair of the Department of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology.

Prior to joining ETSU’s faculty this summer, Sirmon-Taylor served as associate dean for academic affairs at University of Texas at El Paso, College of Health Sciences.

She is a licensed and nationally certified speech-language pathologist and worked as a clinical practitioner for more than 25 years before becoming a full-time academic. Her research interests focus on concussion management and analysis of ethics in health …

2020-August-13-Etsus First Major Covid-19 Research Grant To Explore Diseases Impact On Diabetes, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY (Aug. 13, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Zhi Q. Yao was recently awarded a $100,000 grant from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to explore the impact of diabetes on COVID-19 and the impact of COVID-19 on diabetes and related complications.

The grant is ETSU’s first major funding for COVID-19-specific research.

COVID-19 Research Grant

The ADA states that “recent clinical results have shown that people with diabetes are at higher risk of death from COVID-19 and that COVID-19 drives an increased risk …

2020-08-13 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate newsletter from August 13, 2020.

2020-08-13 Live Stream Manual, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

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Live Stream Manual issued by the Office of the Provost on August 13, 2020.

2020-08-13 Resolution Honoring Michael Hail, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate resolution honoring Michael Hale delivered on August 13, 2020.

2020-08-13 Message From The Provost, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

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A message issued to the faculty from the Office of the Provost on August 13, 2020.

2020-08-13 Faculty Senate Election Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate election meeting minutes from August 13, 2020.

2020-08-13 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate meeting minutes from August 13, 2020.

2020-08-13 Quality Enhancement Plan Framework, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Proposed Quality Enhancement Plan framework presented to the Faculty Senate on August 13, 2020.

2020-08-13 Responsibilities Of Faculty Senate Executive Council, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Responsibilities of Faculty Senate Executive Council as read before the senate on August 13, 2020.

2020-08-13 Resolution Honoring Timothy Hare, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

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Faculty Senate resolution honoring Timothy Hare delivered on August 13, 2020.