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2020-04-30 Ad-Hoc Committee Report On 'Hybrid' Employee Teaching Evaluations, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A power point presentation by the Ad-Hoc Committee on 'Hybrid' Employee Teaching Evaluations made on April 30, 2020.

2020-04-30 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from April 30, 2020.

2020-04-30 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes for April 30, 2020.

2020-April-29-Etsu Student Earns Society Of Critical Care Medicines Star Research Award, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Star Research Achievement Award

JOHNSON CITY (April 29, 2020) – Dr. Tuqa Alkhateeb, a third-year Ph.D. student in East Tennessee State University’s Department of Biomedical Sciences, was selected as a recipient of the Star Research Achievement Award by the Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). 

The Star Research Award is intended to recognize excellence in critical care research and high-quality original investigative research. Accompanying the award was the opportunity to present her research findings at the SCCM 49th Critical Care …

2020-April-29-Entering The Classroom, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (April 29, 2020) More than 70 future teachers from East Tennessee State University are eyeing opportunities in the job market and recently had the chance to talk with principals from across the region about employment opportunities.

The Clemmer College’s Office of Educator Preparation recently held a Virtual Job Fair for the Class of 2020’s teacher candidates who graduate May 9.  Representatives from eight school districts welcomed 75 ETSU students for the event.

Students had the opportunity to indicate the school systems where they were interested working.  Each school district was assigned a Zoom breakout room, and eight …

Mpower: Thesis Project For Increased Financial Investment, Sustainability, And Growth For The Mpower: Lead Through The Creed Program, Annabella Sills

Honors Theses

MPower is a leadership and diversity conference hosted annually by the UM Student Union for incoming freshmen. I conducted a meeting with University officials including the Dean of students providing concrete evidence for why the University of Mississippi should increase financial investment for the program. Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, our scheduled stakeholder meeting had to be pushed to the fall semester as many departments are unable to collaborate on this project at this time. Therefore, this thesis paper has been adjusted accordingly. My thesis work will be used to collaborate with multiple campus departments to increase the sustainability …

2020-April-27-20 Years Of Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 27, 2020) – Dr. Scott Champney, professor emeritus in East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine, has recently published a monograph describing 20 years of research on a novel antibiotic target.

Champney taught in ETSU’s Department of Biomedical Sciences for 31 years. His paper, “Antibiotics Targeting Bacterial Ribosomal Subunit Biogenesis,” was published as the lead article in the April 2020 issue of the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

The paper details Champney’s research, which provides a better understanding of how antibiotics work. Over a period of two decades, seven ETSU Ph.D. students and two master’s students worked …

2020-04-27 Resolution For Holding A University Town Hall Meeting, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

A Faculty Senate resolution supporting online instruction and meetings submitted on April 27, 2020.

2020-April-24-Etsu College Of Nursing Rn To Bsn Ranked Third In Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Mary Campbell

JOHNSON CITY (April 24, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing earned the No. 3 ranking in the 2020 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in Tennessee released by RegisteredNursing.org.

ETSU was the highest-ranking public university in Tennessee in the RN to BSN category.

The RN to BSN program is focused on advancing the skills and preparation of current associate degree and diploma nurses seeking a baccalaureate degree. It is one of many programs offered in the ETSU College of Nursing.

“ETSU’s RN to BSN is completely online, so it’s convenient …

2020-04-24 Message From The Provost, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

A message issued to the faculty from the Office of the Provost on April 24, 2020.

2020-April-23-Etsu To Host Virtual Comedy Series With Snl Cast Members, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 23, 2020) – East Tennessee State University will host a Laughing Alone Together Comedy Series featuring “Saturday Night Live” cast members Mikey Day, Chloe Fineman and Kenan Thompson from April 30-May 7.

These virtual comedy events will be open to all ETSU students, faculty and staff via Zoom.

Mikey Day will be the featured comedian on Thursday, April 30, at 8 p.m. Day is in his fourth season with “Saturday Night Live” as a cast member after joining the show as a writer in the 39^th season. Day gained recognition in his first season as a …

2020-April-22-University School Ranked 8th In Tennessee By Us News Magazine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (April 22, 2020) University School is ranked as the eighth best high school in Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020 “Best High Schools” listing.

Located on the campus of East Tennessee State University, University School is the only school in Northeast Tennessee ranked in the top 10, and is also the highest ranked school east of Murfreesboro.

“University School has a legacy of academic excellence, and we are honored to once again be listed among the state’s best high schools in these rankings,” said Dr. Brian Partin, director of University School.  “Several factors …

2020-April-22-Etsu Education Students Offer Homework Hotline, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY –  (April 22, 2020) Future teachers in the Clemmer College at East Tennessee State University are staffing a “Homework Hotline” for school districts across the Northeast Tennessee region, from Sevierville to Mountain City.

Nearly 50 current undergraduates enrolled in one of ETSU’s teacher preparation programs have volunteered to be available to assist local K-12 students who are now learning from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ETSU’s Dr. Karin Keith says her students are available to assist in all grade levels and subject areas, such as math, science and language areas, as well as in early …

2020-April-22-Us News Ranks University School 8th In State, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communications, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2020-April-22-Student Success Specialists Helping Meet Needs During Covid Crisis, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 22, 2020) – The COVID-19 crisis is creating unprecedented work experience for several East Tennessee State University social work students who are helping their fellow students with challenges related to the pandemic.

Every year, ETSU provides three graduate assistantships to Master of Social Work students who are interested in serving as either Undergraduate or Graduate Student Success Specialists (USSS or GSSS). Their day-to-day responsibilities include assisting students with managing obstacles, resolving problems and finding support, locating services on campus and in the community and setting realistic personal goals.

When ETSU transitioned to online learning mid-semester due to …

Mo’ Money Less Problems: Personal Factors That Correlate With Post-Baccalaureate Attainment, Zachary Goss

Business and Economics Presentations

From the years 1960 to 1997, Bachelor’s Degrees in the United States tripled. More interestingly though, that same time period saw both Master’s and Doctorate degrees in fields such as business, medicine and law quadruple with about a third of students having graduate degrees by 1997. With upwards of 3 million students to enroll in post-baccalaureate programs in 2017, this paper aims to look at personal factors such as: the number of children someone has, the ages of those children, whether or not the employer is paying for the student to attend graduate school, whether the student is married, and …

2020-April-21-Dental Hygiene Student Selected To Represent District At National Conference, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 21, 2020) – Emma Tobias, a junior in East Tennessee State University’s Dental Hygiene Program, was selected as the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) District VI Delegate.

As the delegate, she will represent dental hygiene students from Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi at the ADHA’s National Conference, currently planned for June 12-14 in New Orleans.

“At the conference, I will have the opportunity to make decisions to help the dental hygiene field nationwide,” said Tobias. “I will attend district workshops, attend all sessions of the ADHA House of Delegates, and become familiar with the ADHA’s Annual …

2021-April-21-Kaleb Meredith Selected For All State Honors, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2021-April-21-Soccer News - Bucs Defeat West Greene 4-0, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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Library Services: Impact Analysis Spring 2018 To Fall 2018, Amanda M. Hagman, Lindsay Ozburn, Hayden Hoopes, Erik Dickamore, Bradford R. Cole, Mitchell Colver

Publications

Libraries are an essential element of learning on university campuses. The content housed within libraries supports academic exploration and growth. Physically, libraries are designed to provide access to materials and spaces that facilitate learning. This report explored the impact of student library resource use on student persistence to the next term.

Students' library resource use was captured with EZ Proxy log-ins and library material check-outs. Students who had a record of using library resources were compared to similar students who did not have a record of library resource use. They were compared using prediction-based propensity score matching. Students who used …

2020-April-20-Paleoartist Mauricio AntóN To Speak In Virtual Lecture, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (UPDATED April 20, 2020) – World-renowned paleoartist Mauricio Antón will discuss his work in a free public virtual lecture on Tuesday, April 21.

“First-Hand Study of Extant Animals as a Reference for Natural History Reconstructions: From Dissection to Wildlife Observation” will begin at 7 p.m. and may be accessed via Zoom. The previously published Zoom access information has changed. To access the lecture, go to zoom.com and join the webinar by using meeting ID 963 2470 9325. The lecture is sponsored by East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence in Paleontology, Department of Geosciences and Department of Art …

2020-April-20-Hagemeier Polaha And Quinn Named As Presidential Fellows At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 20, 202) – East Tennessee State University President Brian Noland has named Dr. Nicholas Hagemeier, Dr. Jodi Polaha and Dr. Megan Quinn as Presidential Fellows for the fall 2020 semester.

As fellows, the three faculty members will develop and execute a project that is aligned with one of the university’s major initiatives in teaching, learning and service. The fellows will work closely with President Noland, his leadership team and ETSU Center for Teaching Excellence staff.

Hagemeier has been at ETSU since 2011. He is vice chair and associate professor of Pharmacy Practice and director of Student Professional …

2020-04-20 Campus Update From The Office Of The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Campus update issued by the President to the faculty and staff on April 20, 2020.

2020-April-17-Twenty Under 20 Honorees, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 17, 2020) – East Tennessee State University students Marah Mullins and Shivam Patel are among the recipients of 2020 Appalachian Highlands Twenty Under 20 honors.

Earlier this spring, STREAMWORKS, powered by Eastman Education, recognized 20 students for exemplary achievements in community service, entrepreneurialism, leadership, academics and STEM activities. The honorees serve as ambassadors and role models in their communities.  

 Marah Mullins

Shivam Patel

Marah Mullins (Gate City, Virginia)is majoring in elementary education in the Clemmer College at ETSU. Her goal is to obtain a bachelor’s degree in elementary education, a master’s in educational leadership and …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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Staff Council Meeting Minutes, Georgia Southern University, Staff Council

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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2020-April-16-Teaching Pe Online, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (April 16, 2020) -- For physical education teachers, instructing students how to play tennis, do squats and perform other types of body movements can be challenging in an all-online learning environment. Dr. Kason O’Neil from East Tennessee State University is part of a group of researchers who are leading a grassroots effort to provide strategies, resources and other virtual teaching techniques to the physical education community across the nation.

“Physical education is definitely a hands-on field and our preparation for teachers involves in-person interactions,” said O’Neil, an associate professor of Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Kinesiology in the …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

• Strategic Pillars
• 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

Employability Skills For 21st Century Stem Students: The Employers’ Perspective, Doreen Mcgunagle, Laura Zizka

Publications

Purpose

One of the goals of educational institutions is to prepare their graduates to be workplace-ready. The purpose of this paper is to identify the employability skills lacking in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) industry from employers' perspectives to assist STEM educational institutions in creating more relevant programs inclusive of employability skills.

Design/methodology/approach

This study addresses 16 job-specific skills based on data deriving from the responses of 250 Human Resource Managers (HRMs) who represent five manufacturing industries (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Consumer Products, Electronics and Industrial Manufacturing) located in five regions (Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, West-Mountain and Pacific) of …

2020-04-16 General Education Implementation Update, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., General Education Implementation Committee

Faculty Senate Records

An update submitted to the Faculty Senate from the General Education Implementation Committee on April 16, 2020.