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2020-06-01 Newsletter, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

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Staff Congress newsletter for June 1, 2020.

2020-06-01 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

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Staff Congress meeting minutes from June 1, 2020.

How To Develop Collaborative Projects That Drive Innovation, Paul Carlile, Steven Davidson, Howard Thomas

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Boston University’s Questrom School of Business is creating an innovative approach to identifying co-operative ways to improve business education.

The Triumph Of Nonsense In Management Studies: A Commentary, Peter Kai, Howard Thomas

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Professor Dennis Tourish’s recent essay (AMLE, March 2020) provides an analysis of why business schools and management education are perceived to be in a state of crisis. This commentary focuses on one important aspect of Tourish’s criticism of the management education field; namely, the quality, value, and appropriateness of the field’s research in advancing knowledge. His main criticisms are that the failure of management research arises from its extremely strong focus on theory development, its inadequate writing, and the formulaic, template style and formal structure of research papers in leading journals. Indeed, the rules and practices underlying the …

2020-May-29-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU welcomes the following new faculty and staff to the university family:

Chelsey S. Blevins is a secretary in Gatton College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice. She was previously an executive aide in the Department of Literature and Language. She holds a B.A. in English from ETSU.

Dr. Leon J.A. Dumas is an assistant professor of medical education in the Quillen College of Medicine after serving as director of Dr. Leon Dumas Inc. He holds his M.Med. degree from the University of the Free State in South Africa.

Nicole Fisher is a secretary in the Department of Psychiatry and …

2020-May-29-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 May.  Thank you for your service!

Gary L. Bishop – Director, Facilities Management Operations

Mitzi J. Douglas – Assistant Director of Payroll, Financial Services

Jeanine Doren Minch – Information Research Technician, Community Outreach

Betty Ann Proffitt – Executive Aide, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis

Published May 29, 2020, as part of the Accent email newsletter for faculty and staff.

2020-May-29-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU welcomes the following new faculty and staff to the university family:

Chelsey S. Blevins is a secretary in Gatton College of Pharmacy’s Department of Pharmacy Practice. She was previously an executive aide in the Department of Literature and Language. She holds a B.A. in English from ETSU.

Dr. Leon J.A. Dumas is an assistant professor of medical education in the Quillen College of Medicine after serving as director of Dr. Leon Dumas Inc. He holds his M.Med. degree from the University of the Free State in South Africa.

Nicole Fisher is a secretary in the Department of Psychiatry and …

2020-May-29-Nsac Championship, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Updated May 29, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s National Student Advertising Competition (NSAC) team headed to the national championship for the second time in three years.

The team won in the semi-finals on May 7 after winning first place in district 7 of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) competition sponsored by Adobe. The final round of competition took place virtually on May 20, with winners to be announced June 8 during ADMERICA Adjusted, the AAF’s national conference, which will be held online. Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams, with additional prizes …

2020-05-29 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

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Message sent by the President to the campus community on May 29, 2020.

2020-May-28-Respiratory Therapy Alumni Caring For Covid-19 Patients In Nyc, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 28, 2020) – As the number of COVID-19 cases started rising in New York City earlier this year, two alumni of East Tennessee State University’s Cardiopulmonary Science Program, Rayford Johnson and Jessica Burleson, were among a group of respiratory therapists from across the country who decided they wanted to use their professional abilities to help. 

Johnson and Burleson have never met and they took separate paths to New York this spring, but both are currently on the front lines, caring for patients on COVID floors in two New York City hospitals. Both said they have never seen …

2020-May-28-Tennessee Poll Covid-19 Economy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 28, 2020) – The most recent Tennessee Poll by East Tennessee State University finds that although Tennesseans feel that the COVID-19 pandemic is the biggest problem facing both the nation and the state, they also believe things are generally going in the right direction for the Volunteer State. 

This is part of a series of releases on the 2020 Tennessee Poll. Visit www.etsu.edu/asrl/tnpoll for additional analysis, methodological reporting, and margin of error calculations for sample and subgroup analysis. 

The poll, fielded from April 22-May 1 by the Applied Social Research Lab (ASRL) at ETSU, surveyed a random …

2020-May-27-College Consensus Ranking, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 27, 2020) – East Tennessee State University is among the 30 Best Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities, a ranking published by College Consensus.

According to College Consensus, such “invisible disabilities” as ADHD, dyslexia and various forms of autism are prevalent on college campuses, and schools are tailoring programs to assist students who live with these challenges.

The institutions on College Consensus’ ranking “take neurodiversity seriously. They all believe that a learning disability does not have to be a roadblock to a successful education and lifepath,” the company’s website says. “In fact, many of these schools celebrate …

2020-May-26-Big Bass Shootout, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 26, 2020) – Connect Outdoors, an affiliate member of East Tennessee State University’s Innovation Lab, will host the Big Bass Shootout through its Connect Fishing League. A series of four one-day tournaments open to all ages is scheduled for May 30, June 6, June 13 and June 20 with the winner to be announced on Father's Day, June 21. 

The Big Bass Shootout is a single best catch Black Bass tournament (Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass or Spotted Bass). Fishing can take place in any public waterway in the U.S. or Canada. Fishing in private ponds is not …

2020-May-26-Pharmacy School Launches Free Webinar Series For Prospective Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 26, 2020) – With COVID-19 shutting down many in-person summer activities for high school and undergraduate students, East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy has launched a free interactive webinar series for students interested in pharmacy called “Gatton Rx Elements.”

The five-week series explores current career options in pharmacy, how to apply to pharmacy school, financial aid options, student life on campus, a virtual tour of Gatton College of Pharmacy and a chance to chat and have virtual coffee with the college’s dean, Dr. Debbie Byrd. The series is taught by Dr. Brooklyn Nelson, clinical …

2020-May-26-Elijah Watt Sells Award, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 26, 2020) – East Tennessee State University alumnus Ryan Lynch is among 133 Certified Public Accountant (CPA) candidates nationwide to earn the 2019 Elijah Watt Sells Award.

The Elijah Watt Sells Award program was established by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) in 1923 to recognize outstanding performance on the CPA Exam. Elijah Watt Sells was one of the first CPAs in the U.S., was active in the establishment of the AICPA and played a large role advancing professional education within the profession.

Nearly 75,000 individuals sat for the CPA Exam in 2019 with only 133 candidates …

2020-May-26-Quillen College Of Medicine Alumni On The Front Lines Of Covid-19 Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 26, 2020) – Alumni of East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine are on the front lines of research and studies happening across the world to develop treatments for the COVID-19 virus. 

Dr. Davey Smith (’96) is leading a clinical trial that is currently underway to evaluate whether the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, given with the antibiotic azithromycin, can prevent hospitalization and death from COVID-19. 

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, is sponsoring the trial, which is being conducted by the NIAID-funded AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG). …

2020-May-22-Big Train Show Canceled, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 22, 2020) – The George L. Carter Railroad Museum on the campus of East Tennessee State University has canceled the 5th Annual Big Train Show for the health and safety of patrons, vendors, and model railroad enthusiasts.

The train show, originally scheduled for June 5-6 in the ETSU Ballad Health Athletic Center (Mini Dome), has steadily become one of the largest in the southeastern United States and the most anticipated show for rail fans and model railroaders in the region. Plans are underway to hold the event in the same venue next year. The tentative date is …

2020-May-21-Tennessee Poll Covid-19 Vaccination Issues, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

 [1] Though this question was intended to measure where respondents went for information they trust on COVID-19, it was worded as “news you can trust on COVID-19,” thereby possibly predisposing the respondent to indicate news organizations over other individuals or organizations. This question was asked open-ended and then coded into categories based on responses. 

About the Tennessee Poll

The Tennessee Poll is conducted by the Applied Social Research Lab (ASRL) in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at East Tennessee State University. ASRL is directed by Dr. Kelly N. Foster, associate professor of sociology.

The Tennessee Poll is an annual …

2020-May-21-Best Compilation Album Of 2019, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 21, 2020) – “Tell It to Me: Revisiting the Johnson City Sessions, 1928-1929,” an album produced and curated by East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson, was recently named Best Compilation Album for 2019 by the Independent Music Awards. 

“Tell It to Me” was released by Germany’s Bear Family Records, an internationally acclaimed record company specializing in painstakingly curated documentary releases of historical American music.  The album was produced in conjunction with the 90^th anniversary celebration in October 2019 marking the influential recording sessions conducted in downtown Johnson City by Columbia Records producer Frank Walker during …

2020-May-20-Recover Together Webinar, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 20, 2020) – A free weekly webinar for local businesses focusing on reopening strategies begins Thursday, May 21 at 4 p.m.

“Recover Together: Reopening Discussion and Best Practices” will be moderated and presented by Mark Bays, director for the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University, and Aundrea Y. Wilcox, TSBDC senior business counselor and KOSBE executive director.

Attendees will gain insight from local business owners on how COVID-19 has influenced their future business strategies. Speakers include:

• Katie Prendergast - Prendergast Construction (construction)
• Ron Metcalfe - WGRV Hometown Radio Greeneville (entertainment)
• Stan Johnson …

2020-May-20-Learning From Observing, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (May 20, 2020) Within the field of education, an approach called emergent inquiry supports teaching and learning by encouraging teachers to build educational experiences based on their observations of children.  Teachers present questions and listen to the ideas of their students, and after observing the children as they play, educational activities, studies and long-term projects are developed based on these observations.

This fall, undergraduate students at East Tennessee State University will have the opportunity to enroll in a new emergent inquiry degree program offered by the Department of Early Childhood Education in the Clemmer College.

The 18-credit …

2020-May-20-First General Engineering Graduates, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 20, 2020) – The Class of 2020 is celebrating many firsts. In addition to being the first class to graduate “virtually,” two students are the first to receive general engineering degrees from East Tennessee State University and Tennessee Tech University. 

First general engineering graduates

In fall 2017, ETSU began enrolling students into a joint degree program in general engineering that continues to be the only one of its …

2020-May-19-Tennessee Poll Politics, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 19, 2020) – The Tennessee Poll, conducted late last month by the Applied Social Research Lab at East Tennessee State University, sought to take a snapshot of the state’s potential voters in advance of the 2020 general election. At this time, it is impossible to predict who will vote in November, but 52.8% of the eligible voting population in Tennessee cast a ballot in 2016, so turnout could be similar in 2020. The Tennessee Poll asked respondents how likely they are to vote in November 2020, and 83% said that they definitely will vote (67%) or will …

2020-May-18-Etsu Health To Offer Free Osteoporosis Screenings, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 18, 2020) – The ETSU Health Osteoporosis Center will offer free osteoporosis screenings every Thursday in June to support osteoporosis awareness in the community and in recognition of Osteoporosis Month, celebrated during May. 

The free dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans will include one hip and the spine, with interpretation. This non-invasive test measures bone mineral density to assess its strength. 

The ETSU Health Osteoporosis Center, located at 2109 W. Market St., Room 143, promotes research; provides diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive services; and facilitates educational opportunities for the public and health care professionals. 

Space for the free screenings …

2020-May-18-Free Freshman Tuition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 18, 2020) – East Tennessee State University is offering high school seniors in Tennessee a new opportunity to attend their first year tuition-free.

“The COVID-19 crisis is causing financial burdens on families that we could have never anticipated, and we do not want to see high school seniors, many of whom have already missed out on traditional milestones, to also miss out on the opportunity to attend a four-year university,” said Dr. Joe Sherlin, vice president for Student Life and Enrollment at ETSU.

Free Freshman Tuition is available during the 2020-21 academic year for first-time, full-time freshmen …

2020-May-15-Meet The Captains, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (May 15, 2020) Two highly-skilled gamers have been recruited as team captains for the new esports varsity team at East Tennessee State University.  Both have been awarded scholarships and will be enrolled as students starting this fall.

Xavier Mitchell of Knox County will lead the team competing in Overwatch® and Lucca Weber of Ennepetal, Germany and current Greeneville resident will captain the League of Legends® team.

Mitchell is joining the digital media program and will be a first-time freshman at ETSU.  He received his orange belt in Taekwondo after only seven months of training.  Within the Overwatch® …

2020-May-15-Emergency Face Shields Project, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 15, 2020) – Across the region resilient workers, makers and volunteers are dedicated to supplying the personal protective equipment health care professionals need to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. One such example is a regional effort underway to manufacture face shields.

Production of several types of the emergency face shields, including one designed by faculty at East Tennessee State University, began in March when Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission issued a statewide request for personal protective equipment.

Dr. Keith Johnson and Bill Hemphill from ETSU’s Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying immediately went …

2020-May-15-Ballad Health Niswonger Childrens Hospital Etsu Welcome Two Distinguished Pediatric Surgeons, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 15, 2020) - Niswonger Children’s Hospital and East Tennessee State University announced today the successful recruitment of two distinguished pediatric surgeons to the region. This marks the first time the region will benefit from as many as three pediatric surgeons, providing the capability to enhance surgical programs and trauma services for children.

Michael Allshouse, DO, and Brad Feltis, MD, PhD, recently agreed to join the faculty at ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine and the team at Niswonger Children’s Hospital, bringing with them impressive credentials in pediatric trauma care, pediatric general surgery and fetal surgery.

The physicians were …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Call to Order
• P3-5, HR Updates
• P3, President;s Diversity Advisory Council (PDAC) Update
• Information Sharing and Gossip
• P4, Approval of April 17, 2020 Minutes-VOTE
• P4, Treasurer's Report
• P3-5, Committee Reports
• New Business
• P4, By-Laws Update-Vote
• P4, Review of Terms for Staff Council Members
• P4, 2020-2021 Elections Update
• P1-5, USG Staff Council Updates
• Adjournment

2020-May-15-Local Art In The Age Of Pandemic, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (May 15, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s Reece Museum, Mary B. Martin School of the Arts and community supporters are building a special collection that will be housed in the Reece Museum’s Permanent Collection titled “Local Art in the Age of the 2020 Global Pandemic.”

The purpose of the joint initiative is to purchase artwork created in 2019 or 2020 from artists who live and/or work in Johnson City or Washington County.

The Reece Museum is a unit of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services, which is part of the Department of Appalachian Studies …