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2023-November-17-Semester Recap, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Greetings!

I want to share with you a quick recap of our semester achievements and noteworthy headlines within our college. 

August had lots of milestones, including welcoming our Class of 2027 during Gatton Ready and our White Coat Ceremony. 

We celebrated the accomplishments of Dr. Jessica Burchette, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, who was honored with the prestigious Distinguished Faculty Award for Teaching at our university's Faculty Convocation. Dr. Burchette's dedication and commitment to excellence in teaching have significantly contributed to our academic success.  

In addition, Drs. Burchette and Katelyn Alexander, Director of Experiential Education, were both named new …

2023-November-17-Etsu Board Approves Employee Pay Raises, New Contract For President.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

During its quarterly meeting held earlier today, East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees approved the largest pay increase for employees in the university’s modern history. This includes raising the university’s starting hourly wage for full-time, benefits-eligible employees to at least $13.65, a 19.3 percent increase over the current starting rate of $11.44.

The starting wages for employees of ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine and Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy will be at least $15 per hour. Additionally, full-time, benefits-eligible employees will receive a 4.5 percent increase, capped at $7,500 per person. The $7,500 maximum does not apply to employees …

Staff Council Agenda, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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2023-November-17-Etsu Athletic Equipment Staff Help Players, Coaches In Myriad Ways.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

While most of the glory in athletics is reserved for on-the-field heroics, there are droves of dedicated staffers who labor long hours.

Such is the case at East Tennessee State University.

And while Sam Rice and Roger Hammons work in relative obscurity, both perform critical work, finding their profession of athletic equipment management exciting and rewarding.

They call it a “customer service” job. “You have to take care of the players every day – coaches as well – making sure everybody has the equipment they need for practice and games,” said Rice, athletic equipment manager in ETSU’s Department of Intercollegiate …

2023-11-17 Research And Creative Productions Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Research And Creative Productions Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

The meeting minutes of the Research and Creative Productions Committee for November 17, 2023.

Effectiveness Of Government Leadership To Maintain Productivity In A Virtual Environment, Crystal J. Showell

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this qualitative flexible design single case study was to expand the understanding of reasons behind the potential challenges of federal government leaders with maintaining employee productivity in a virtual environment. The general problem addressed was the challenges leaders face with maintaining employee productivity in a virtual environment, resulting in reduced organizational performance. The research included determining the driving factors in employee productivity in the federal government while in a virtual environment and determining if there was a specific leadership style to help maintain productivity and organizational performance. The research questions and sub-questions fully addressed the specific problem …

Staff Council Minutes, Georgia Southern University

Staff Council Meeting Minutes & Agendas

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Current Management Issues In Health Information Technology, Gladys Dadson

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Health information technology can improve quality care delivery, thereby boosting the healthcare business reputation. However, it can negatively affect quality care delivery and lead to a negative business reputation if not efficiently managed. This single qualitative study aimed to explore the causes of the inefficiencies in managing health information technology and strategies that healthcare organizations use to ensure its efficiencies. In a purposive sample, the researcher conducted telephone interviews with twenty-one participants from Lancaster General Hospital. The participants comprised medical doctors, Doctor of Nursing practitioners, managers of health informatics, and informatics specialists working in various divisions and E-health operations. Other …

Spreading Holiday Cheer: Lindenwood To Host Winterfest 2023, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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2023-11-16 Employee Benefits Committee Proposal Redraft, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Revised proposal for the Employee Benefits Committee submitted to the Faculty Senate on November 16, 2023.

2023-11-16 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from November 16, 2023.

2023-11-16 Letter From The Dean Of The College Of Education, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., April D. Miller

Faculty Senate Records

A memo sent out by April D. Mller, Dean of the College of Education, to the faculty of the college sent on November 16, 2023, titled "Discussion on College Restructure."

2023-November-15-Campus Conversations Etsu Army Rotc, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

In this episode of Campus Conversations, President Noland speaks with LTC Jared Powell about the legacy of success of ETSU's Army ROTC program and the accomplishments of ETSU's cadets, past and present.

2023-November-15-The Value Of Higher Education In Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

I have written before about the value of higher education to both individuals as well as our communities. Now, I am proud to share that East Tennessee State University has joined forces with nine other public universities in Tennessee to help share that message across the state. Through a new campaign called “Four the Future,” we are working to increase awareness of the strong return on investment our universities provide for all Tennesseans.

At an individual level, a university education remains the surest path to economic mobility. Median earnings for bachelor’s degree-holders are 84 percent higher than those …

Updated Chart Of Accounting Doctoral Graduates By School And Year, James R. Hasselback

Individual and Corporate Publications

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2023-November-14-Etsu Presenting Annual Holiday Concert.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Looking for a nudge to get in the holiday spirit?

East Tennessee State University has you covered with the annual Holiday Concert, a popular Department of Music tradition for more than half a century.

A pair of performances are set for Saturday, Dec. 2, at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts. Times for the concert, titled “And On Earth, Peace,” are 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

“This is such a special ETSU tradition,” said Dr. Alan Stevens, chair of the department. “Though tickets will be available at the door, we strongly recommend purchasing those now.”

The festive …

2023-November-14-Etsu Joins Statewide Coalition To Share Value Of Higher Ed.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University is one of 10 public universities in Tennessee that are coming together to increase awareness of the value of a four-year university degree in Tennessee. The “Four the Future” campaign is a multi-year, coordinated effort to engage community and business leaders, prospective students, and Tennesseans in all 95 counties around the value of higher education from a public university.

Participating schools include:

• Austin Peay State University (Clarksville)
• East Tennessee State University (Johnson City)
• Middle Tennessee State University (Murfreesboro)
• Tennessee State University (Nashville)
• Tennessee Technological University (Cookeville)
• University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
• Univ. of Tennessee Health Science Center …

2023-11-14 Number Of Faculty By Department, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

The number of faculty by department at Morehead State University calculated on November 13, 2023.

Infrastructure System Obstacles And Technology Adoption By Firms In Transition Countries, John Anderson, Muazzam Toshmatova

Department of Economics: Faculty Publications

This study uses business survey data to analyze firm perceptions of infrastructure systems in transition countries as obstacles to conducting business. Factors that contribute to reported perceptions are modeled, including country macroeconomic conditions, firm characteristics, and measures of overall reforms and infrastructure system reforms. Identified obstacles arise from binding constraints that limit economic growth, reflect implicit shadow costs, and signal areas in need of policy reform or infrastructure investment. The analysis covers electric power, telecommunications, transportation, and water and wastewater infrastructure systems. Also examined is whether transition indicators of reforms, intended to reflect improvements, are associated with perceptions of obstacles. …

2023-November-13-Etsu Announces 2023 Notable Women Award Winners.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program has named Drs. Fereshteh Gerayli and Amber Kinser as the 2023 recipients of the Notable Women of ETSU Award.

The two award recipients will be honored at the annual Notable Women of ETSU Colloquium on Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5-7 p.m. in the Reece Museum at ETSU. The event highlights the expertise and accomplishments of women at ETSU; provides a forum for the exchange of ideas, research and projects generated by faculty; and identifies faculty whose work advances understanding of women and their lives.

The public is invited to this …

2023-November-13-Author Jim Minick Coming To Etsu.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Well-known author Jim Minick is coming to East Tennessee State University this week for a public reading that is free and open to the public.

“Jim Minick is one of Appalachia’s most accomplished and versatile writers, and the Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative is thrilled to partner with the Environmental Studies Program to bring him to campus,” said Dr. Jesse Graves, poet-in-residence and professor of English at ETSU. “Our students will have a chance to learn from a writer who has excelled in poetry, fiction, memoir writing, and now, with his new book, investigative historical journalism. Jim Minick is …

2023-November-13-First-Year Experience Course Eases Transition From High School To College.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The first year of college provides excitement, opportunities to learn and make new friends, and a degree of newfound freedom for young adults. It can also give them a bit of anxiety and uncertainty as they navigate a larger campus and tougher classes than they had in high school.

That’s where first-year experience (FYE) courses come in, helping to make the transition from high school to college smoother for students. At East Tennessee State University, “ETSU 1020,” or “Foundations for Student Success,” does just that.

While it has been through a couple of name changes in its history, ETSU 1020 …

2023-November-13-Research Corporation Partners With Engineering Platform.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

MicroByre Inc., a leading microbial engineering platform company, and the East Tennessee State University Research Corporation (ETSURC), a non-profit driving collaboration and innovation beyond the ETSU campus, announce a strategic partnership to create microbial-derived products via precision fermentation.

This announcement is a significant expansion of the co-development work in which the ETSURC and MicroByre have been engaged. Pairing MicroByre’s sustainable biomanufacturing technology with the ETSURC’s expertise in the materials industry will help quickly bring new bio-based solutions to market.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with the ETSURC to bring new biotechnology solutions to the marketplace,” said Sarah Richardson, CEO …

2023-November-13-A Chance Encounter.Pdf, University Advancement, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

It’s a story of chance encounters, dreams being realized, and a love for bluegrass music, one that extends from Michigan to the mountains of Tennessee.

For Jim Kortge, his college preparation led him into a career in engineering physics, but he always loved music. He played violin, then viola, through high school and big band/jazz guitar for years. When he heard Earl Scruggs’ “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” he had to learn banjo.

He and his wife Kathy (who plays Dobro) would often travel from their Fenton, Michigan home to various bluegrass events, including one at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. …

Investment Fraud In The Mountain West, Riley Ruff, Vanessa Booth, Caitlin J. Saladino, William E. Brown Jr.

Criminal Justice

This fact sheet focuses on investment fraud data in the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. The original report includes data from “The 2023 State of Investment Fraud” study conducted by Carlson Law.

2023-11-13 Departmental Faculty Numbers, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Departmental faculty statistics as of November 13, 2023.

2023-November-12-Etsu Men’S Basketball Hosting Educator Night.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University is expressing gratitude to K-12 educators by offering them free tickets to the ETSU Men’s Basketball game vs Davidson College on November 17 at 7 p.m. in Freedom Hall.

ETSU recognizes the profound impact educators have on the community and the region, and in a special gesture of appreciation, extends an invitation to local educators and their families to watch as Coach Brooks Savage and his team face the Bulldogs.

Anyone employed by a K-12 school or district can reserve two FREE tickets, granting them entry to the game. Additionally, educators can receive up to two …

2023-11-10 University Graduate Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., University Graduate Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

Meeting minutes from the University Graduate Committee from November 10, 2023.

2023-11-10 Research And Creative Productions Committee Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate., Research And Creative Productions Committee.

Faculty Senate Records

The meeting minutes of the Research and Creative Productions Committee for November 10, 2023.

Lindenwood Celebrates Grand Opening Of Math Success Center, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.