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2020-04-03 Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Undergraduate Curriculum Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee meeting minutes for April 3, 2020.

2020-April-02-New Plant Species At Gray, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 2, 2020) – The Gray Fossil Site in Gray, Tennessee, is famous for preserving the remains of a 5-million-year-old Appalachian ecosystem. Not only do these fossils include a variety of ancient animals like rhinos, mastodons and pandas, they also include a forest’s worth of ancient plants. And that list of plants is now a bit longer thanks to a pair of recent studies identifying two extinct Gray Fossil Site plant species that are entirely new to science.

The past several million years on Earth have been marked by dramatic climatic and environmental change, but few fossil sites …

2020-April-02-Committee Recommends No Tuition Increase, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 2, 2020) — During a called meeting of East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees Finance and Administration Committee on Wednesday, a motion was passed to not increase tuition and mandatory fees for the 2020-21 academic year contingent on the approval of the Governor’s budget. The ETSU Board of Trustees will vote on the recommendation at its quarterly meeting on April 24.

The recommendation was brought before the committee following discussions among shared governance bodies at the university, including the Student Government Association. ETSU is the first locally governed institution (LGI) in Tennessee to announce plans for …

2020-04-02 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Message sent by the President to the campus community on April 2, 2020.

Medication Errors Within The Clinical Setting: A Quality Improvement Project, Gracie Smith, Mary Thornburg, Connor Noble, Breanna Markwell, Sarah Rigsby, Suzi White

2022 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

During a clinical rotation at a large urban teaching hospital, the occurrence of medication errors noted resulted in negative impacts on patient wellness. Research studies indicate that the U.S. spends more than $40 billion each year as a result of medication errors. A large portion of these medication errors are preventable. A thorough literature review of 40 research studies was conducted to identify issues associated with medication errors. This quality improvement project aims to identify the prevalence of medication errors, their effect on patient wellness, its monetary effects in healthcare, and what preventative interventions can be implemented to prevent such …

April 2020 Newsletter, Haworth College Of Business

Haworth College of Business News

• WMU researchers study food consumption behavior during COVID-19 pandemic
• From college to career
• Food marketing students clinch first place at national university case competition
• Students take first place at finance competition
• Sales students claim top spot at regional competition
• Startup that takes the tangle out of power strips wins Bronco Pitch Competition

Covid-19 And The Haworth College Of Business, Haworth College Of Business

Haworth College of Business News

• Supply chain alum helps drive GM's efforts to produce ventilators
• Leading through crisis
• Introducing the Jungle podcast
• Why are store shelves out of products like toilet paper?
• Distance education: You do you
• Getting career-ready during a pandemic
• Six steps to survive a financial crisis
• Serving the community through Meals on Wheels

News From The Graduate School - Masters Of Business Administration Spring 2020, Otterbein Office Of Graduate Programs

Graduate School

Newsletter that provides updates from the Graduate School and the MBA Graduate Program.

Craft Academy Solar Powered Racing (Caspr) Team, Andrew Dorn, Ally Hall, Bryce Watkins, Hayley Milner, Kaleb Trent, Owen Day, Sawyer Putnam, Joyce Stubbs, Steve Stubbs

2022 Celebration of Student Scholarship - Poster Presentations

The ultimate goal of the CASPR team is to build a solar powered car to race in the solar car for the Solar Car Challenge Classic Division, and race in a cross-county race or at the famous Texas Motor Speedway. The car must have taillights, blinkers, headlights, and extra suspension. For the fall semester of 2021, we researched different parts and other solar cars to see what would be the best fit most beneficial. We were able to find all the parts needed for the construction of the car. The Solar Car Challenge website provides some resources to make finding …

2020-April-01-Future Operations Planning, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Dear ETSU Community, 

As the spring semester draws to a close and we finalize plans for our Virtual Commencement ceremony on May 9, advising and registration continues for our summer and fall terms.  Here in Tennessee and across the nation, conversations are also emerging about how businesses and government will begin the process of resuming operations at levels similar to how they were prior to the COVID-19 outbreak. 

The safety and health of the ETSU community remains our highest priority as we continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic. Faculty and staff will continue to work from remote locations through …

2020-April-01-Faculty And Staff Appreciation Week, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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Everyday routines have changed dramatically for many ETSU employees working remotely, as well as those conducting essential responsibilities on campus. During these unprecedented times, the ETSU campus has developed a can-do attitude and remains dedicated to our mission – to improve the lives of the people in our region. 

During spring break, our faculty and staff worked tirelessly to move courses and campus resources online. This work did not go unnoticed. Thank you for what you do each day to motivate and engage students and colleagues, multi-task in a remote work environment that may be shared by many, and for …

2020-April-01-Live Town Hall With President Noland, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

This Town Hall occurred in 2020. Click here to view a recording of the livestream. 

Join ETSU President Brian Noland for his next Virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. The town hall will be streamed on ETSU's Facebook page.

Send your questions to [email protected].

2020-April-01-Meet Dr Kevin Breuel, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When ETSU Health turned its attention to setting up a drive-through testing site to increase the availability of COVID-19 testing in the region in mid-March, Dr. Kevin Breuel and his laboratory team at ETSU Clinical Labs (ECL) played a pivotal role in making it happen.  

By working with outside reference labs, they were able to ensure that ETSU Health would get enough test collection kits to provide this vital service to the community. They also worked closely with the COVID leadership team to monitor and decrease turnaround time for test results.  

Read more about Breuel, who joined ETSU in 1991 …

2020-April-01-Mentor Services For Small Businesses, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 1, 2020) – The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at East Tennessee State University has partnered with the College of Business and Technology’s Department of Management and Marketing to provide guidance, information, and resources to small businesses in our region amidst the COVID-19 crisis.

TSBDC is offering weekly free Zoom webinars to explain available Small Business Administration (SBA) funding and other financial assistance available.   More information is available on the TSBDC Facebook page.

“The College of Business and Technology and the Department of Management and Marketing are here to serve this region and we strongly …

The Hr Connection, Georgia Southern University

Human Resources Newsletter

• A message from university president Dr. Marrero
• Goodbye People Admin
• Comp Time Payout in June
• Summer 2020 TAP Deadline Soon
• April HR Calendar
• Wellness Corner
• Help Wanted

2020-April-01-Etsu Health To Transition Drive-Through Covid-19 Testing Site To Health Department, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 1, 2020) – With an increase in regional COVID-19 testing capacity, ETSU Health will close its drive-through COVID-19 testing site, located at 325 North State of Franklin, effective April 1, 2020. While the drive-through site will no longer be open, ETSU Health will continue to administer COVID-19 testing in its clinics.

“The local health department has just opened their drive-through testing sites in Washington County and the surrounding counties,” said Dr. Jonathan Moorman, chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine. “These new sites are open to the public …

2020-April-01-Our Covid-19 Story, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – The Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University is asking local residents to document their personal experiences of living through the COVID-19 pandemic here in the region.

The Center for Appalachian Studies and Services, which includes the Archives of Appalachia, will collect materials during the duration of the COVID-19 crisis and permanently house them within the center.

“Our project, ‘Telling Your Story: Documenting COVID-19 in East Tennessee,’ will chronicle how the people of our region journeyed through these unprecedented times,” said Dr. Jeremy Smith, director of the Archives of Appalachia.  “We want to hear from our …

2020-April-01- 2020 Deans Distinguished Awards, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Every year, the faculty advisory committee and the Dean select faculty members to be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the College of Medicine in teaching, research, and service. This year’s recipients were Dr. Reid Blackwelder, Dr. Mark Young, and Dr. Ken Ferslew.

Dr. Reid Blackwelder, Professor and Chair of Family Medicine, received the Dean’s Distinguished Award for Teaching.

Since 2000, Dr. Blackwelder has received 37 ETSU/Quillen teaching honors and awards. Throughout his time at Quillen, he has also been frequently recognized for his strong commitment to humanism and patient-centered care in medicine and has been recognized at the …

2020 April, Morehead State University. Office Of Communications & Marketing.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Press releases for April of 2020.

2020-04-01 Message From The Provost, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Message issued to the faculty by the Office of the Provost on April 1, 2020.

2020-March-31-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 March.  Thank you for your service!

Bert C. Bach – Special Assistant to the President, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

Lorena Alice McKinley Burton – Medical Education Coordinator, Academic and Faculty Affairs, Quillen College of Medicine

Patrick Cronin – Professor and Director of Arts Outreach, Theatre and Dance

Angela Dawn Finney – Internal Auditor, Internal Audit

Larry Thomas Gourley – Custodian, Facilities Management

Ricky Lynn Holmes* – Painter Lead Worker, Plant Maintenance and Repairs

Jerry Lee Keplinger – Coordinator, Biomedical Sciences

Stuart Leicht – Professor, …

2020-March-31-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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

Makayla Barrett is a dispatcher in Public Safety. She holds a B.S. degree in psychology and criminal justice from ETSU.

Jonathan Michael Briest is a custodian with Facilities Management after serving as a temporary employee. He is a graduate of University School.

Elizabeth Graham is assistant director for Dual Enrollment Programs in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. She holds a master’s degree in college student personnel from the University of Tennessee.

Amanda L. Hixson is an executive aide in the Multicultural Center. She was previously a compliance specialist …

2020-03-31 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

Message issued by the President to the faculty and staff on March 31, 2020.

2020-March-30-Finance And Administration Committee Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 30, 2020) — East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold a called meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee on Wednesday, April 1, at 3 p.m.

The meeting will be conducted permitting participation by electronic or other means of communication if necessary. Due to extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, public attendance to the meeting will be available via livestream at www.etsu.edu/trustees/livestream.php. 

When they become available, the agenda and accompanying materials for the meeting will be posted online at www.etsu.edu/trustees under “Meeting Schedule & Materials.”

For more information, call 423-439-4317.  For disability accommodations, call …

2020-March-30-Covid-19 Response, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Despite the extraordinary circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the East Tennessee State University community remains united and committed to our mission to improve the lives of the people of our region. Our students, faculty and staff are discovering new ways to connect with one another virtually and to help our neighbors across the region.

Our ETSU family continues a legacy of resilience. In light of the many disruptions to daily life, students and faculty have embraced online course delivery and the University remains dedicated to the academic achievements of our students and ensuring they remain on track to graduation. The …

2020-05-30 Message From The Provost, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

A message issued to the faculty and staff from the Office of the Provost on May 30, 2020.

2020-March-27-College Of Nursing Ranked Nationally For Online Nursing Degree Programs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 27, 2020) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Nursing was ranked 11^th among the top accredited online nursing programs and schools in the country by Learn.org.

The list included the top 50 online nursing programs and schools according to Learn.org. ETSU was the only institution in Tennessee listed in in the top 20.

“This ranking is another affirmation of the high quality we provide our students through all of our programs – including our online programs,” said Dr. Wendy Nehring, dean of the ETSU College of Nursing. “Our online programs allow nurses to continue their …

2020-03-26 Pass/Fail Option Proposal, Morehead State University. Office Of The Provost.

Faculty Senate Records

Pass/Fail option proposal sent out by the Office of the Provost on March 26, 2020.

2020-March-25-Etsu Health Begins Offering Telemedicine Appointments, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 25, 2020) – Beginning next week, ETSU Health is bringing medical care closer to home for its patients by offering telemedicine appointments. Telemedicine is the use of electronic audio and video communication to provide remote health care services to patients.

“ETSU Health has partnered with VisuWell, a telehealth company, to provide patients access to our health care team using a web-based portal,” said Dr. Timothy Canavan, a professor at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine and chair of the Department of OB/GYN.

While plans for the telemedicine service at ETSU Health were in place before …

2020-March-25-Manufacturing Face Shields, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 25, 2020) – Health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak need personal protective equipment to reduce exposure and limit spread of the disease. East Tennessee State University and community partners are addressing the shortage of medical equipment by developing and manufacturing face shields.

In March, Gov. Bill Lee and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission requested assistance in meeting the increased demand for face shields. The 3D-printed headband for the shield can take a long time to produce, so Dr. Keith Johnson and Bill Hemphill from the Department of Engineering, Engineering Technology and Surveying …