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2022-March-11-Nature-Based Therapy, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Nature-Based Therapy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 11, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Department of Counseling and Human Services is now offering a graduate certificate in Nature-Based Therapy. The certificate offers an immersive, comprehensive preparation for the creation of nature-based therapeutic services and programming, as well as the integration of nature-based therapeutic practices into traditional approaches.

“The physical and psychological benefits of engaging with nature are well documented in literature. As urbanization continues to increase, it is more important than ever to intentionally integrate …

Optimizing The Best Play In Basketball Using Deep Learning, Leili Javadpour, Jessica Blakeslee, Mehdi A. Khazaeli, Peter J. Schroeder

Eberhardt School of Business Faculty Articles

In a close game of basketball, victory or defeat can depend on a single shot. Being able to identify the best player and play scenario for a given opponent’s defense can increase the likelihood of victory. Progress in technology has resulted in an increase in the popularity of sports analytics over the last two decades, where data can be used by teams and individuals to their advantage. A popular data analytic technique in sports is deep learning. Deep learning is a branch of machine learning that finds patterns within big data and can predict future decisions. The process relies on …

Undergraduate Certificant In Fin Tech, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

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Graduate Certificate In Fin Tech, Joanna Burkhardt

Library Impact Statements

No abstract provided.

2022-March-10-Etsu Earns Prestigious Military Friendly Designation, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 10, 2022) – East Tennessee State University student Brandon Paul spent nine years serving his country as a member of the Coast Guard. Stationed at various locations throughout the United States, Paul is now a junior who plans to apply to the university’s dental hygiene program this semester.

2021 Veterans Day service

The support he has received at ETSU helped propel him forward. 

“The Veterans Affairs office on campus has been a complete blessing to have, and the staff, especially David Haselroth, consistently goes above and beyond for the military-affiliated students on campus,” he said. “I …

The Role Of Economic Development On The Effectiveness Of Industrial Pollution Reduction Policy In Chinese Cities, Wei Wang, Haibo Wang, Jaime Ortiz, Bahram Alidaee, Bowen Sun

International Business and Entrepreneurship Faculty Publications

The societal impact of industrial pollution produced by economic activities is a global concern. This paper presents a causal analytic framework to evaluate the effectiveness of government policy on the reduction of industrial pollutants in 284 Chinese cities between 2005 and 2016. This study reports on the interaction between industrial pollution reduction and the level of regional economic development from four dimensions by using analysis of variance (ANOVA),multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) and a bootstrap autoregressive-distributed lag (ARDL) test. The results indicate that city government policies, economic power, the influence of megacities, and the geographical region of the cities have …

Essays On Good Practice In Academic Writing: A Comparison Across Business Disciplines, Rawayda Abdou, Kevin Paul Corbett, Elun Hack, Deirdre Mcquillan

Articles

This is a series of essays to support PhD students and early career researchers within the field of business. By delving into a cross disciplinary perspective on academic writing in the business domain, researchers will better understand differences for writing. Essay 1 highlights what is important for writing in economics. Essay 2 adopts a different approach by arguing for more pluralism and applied approaches when writing in Human Resource Management. The essay opens up new possibilities and opportunities for PhD students and early career researchers interested in more applied approaches. Essay 3 guides qualitative researchers writing in sports management where …

2022-March-09-Expanding Opportunities, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 9, 2022) – Officials from East Tennessee State University (ETSU) and Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) signed an articulation agreement today that expands admissions opportunities for ETSU students who are interested in a career in medicine.

The agreement creates a “Guaranteed Admissions Interview Program” for ETSU undergraduates who have applied to attend medical school at VCOM. Students who meet the criteria for the program will interview on campus at VCOM with three VCOM faculty/administrators and participate in the designated interview day activities. 

VCOM receives more than 16,000 applications annually for about 625 …

Who Gives A Trump? Evidence Of Framing Effects In Tax Policy, Mark A. Mcknight, Curtis R. Price, Andrew T. Dill, Timothy G. Bryan, Brett L. Bueltel

Accounting Faculty Research

We use a framed survey to measure how associating the name “Trump” with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) affects people’s satisfaction of said Act. Our research included 72 participant clients from a Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA) program, who were asked to provide baseline data regarding political affiliation and attitudes prior to having tax returns completed. We find that using the name “Trump” with people who self-identify as Republican results in more satisfaction with the Act, whereas, for people with who do not self-identify as Republican, association with the name “Trump” does not precipitate stronger or weaker satisfaction …

2022-March-08-A Tribute To Abba Coming To Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2022) – Patrons of the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts will enjoy what the performing band has called the “closest to ABBA you’ll ever get.” 

ABBA – The Concert plays Saturday, June 11, at 8 p.m. and will feature many classics, including “Waterloo,” “Mamma Mia,” “Money, Money, Money,” “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance on Me,” “The Name of the Game,” “S.O.S” and “Voulez-Vous.”

Concert is June 11

Tickets for ABBA – The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA go on sale Friday, March 11, at 10 a.m. at ETSUMartinCenter.org. 

“They are …

2022-March-08-Civility Week And Festival Of Ideas, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 8, 2022) – East Tennessee State University will soon begin its week-long celebration of Civility Week and Festival of Ideas. Festivities will begin Monday, March 28, and will conclude Monday, April 4. Three keynote speakers will be present at the event, including CNN host Van Jones, award-winning journalist David Plazas, and former co-host of “The View” Meghan McCain.

View the full media release here.

Van Jones

Ada News - 03/07/2022, American Dental Association, Publishing Division

ADA News

Established in 1970 as the official newspaper of the American Dental Association, the ADA News serves practicing dentists and others allied to the dental profession in the U.S. and internationally. It is the No. 1 source of news and information about the many benefits and services the ADA delivers to members daily as well as timely information on scientific, social, political and economic developments affecting dentistry and health care.

2022-March-07-Etsu Preparing Future Math Teachers, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 7, 2022) – Math education major Tataya Johnson isn’t sure where she wants to eventually teach.

She does want to be wherever “the biggest need is.” 

“I want to help those who need it most because I was once the young girl from an inner city who did not have access to support systems that every child needs to be successful,” said Johnson, a junior at East Tennessee State University. 

Professors in ETSU’s Mathematics and Statistics Department are preparing students like Johnson to enter a workforce that desperately needs more teachers, especially in math.

Jobs plentiful …

Small Enterprises And The Silver Economy, Aisling Conwaylenihan, Helen Mcguirk

Publications

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Age Diversity Climate Affecting Individual-Level Work-Related Outcomes, Lara Belotti, Sara Zaniboni, Luca Menghini, Cristian Balducci, Dave Cadiz, Stefano Toderi

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

The present study answers the call for more studies to investigate the age diversity climate’s effect on individual-level outcomes. Building on the social identity approach and social exchange theory, we surveyed 110 Italian employees aged between 18 and 61 years old (M = 46.10, SD = 10.02) and investigated the role of age diversity climate in predicting intentions to quit (H1), job-related wellbeing (H2), and work engagement (H3). Our findings confirmed the hypotheses (H1 and H2), showing the added effect of age diversity climate over and above age, job tenure, role clarity, job demands, job control, perceived support, and perceived …

2022-March-03-Etsu Research Explores Pharmacists' Role In Decreasing Fall Risk, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2022) – Fall risk is a major cause of injury and death for older patients. Traditionally, a pharmacist’s role in lowering that risk has been unknown – until now.

Since pharmacists play a major role in managing patients’ drug interactions, faculty and staff from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences teamed up to explore how pharmacists can help decrease fall risk for older patients by assessing medications and patient characteristics such as height, weight and gender.

This specific research aim was part of …

2022-March-03-Etsu Research Explores Pharmacists' Role In Decreasing Fall Risk, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2022) – Fall risk is a major cause of injury and death for older patients. Traditionally, a pharmacist’s role in lowering that risk has been unknown – until now.

Since pharmacists play a major role in managing patients’ drug interactions, faculty and staff from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and the College of Clinical and Rehabilitative Health Sciences teamed up to explore how pharmacists can help decrease fall risk for older patients by assessing medications and patient characteristics such as height, weight and gender. 

This specific research aim was part of …

2022-March-03-Etsu Response- Ukraine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 3, 2022) – East Tennessee State University has updated its ETSU Response website to provide information on support for those affected by the Russian military operation in Ukraine.

The website, etsu.edu/response, provides links and contact information for those who wish to provide volunteer or monetary support to relief agencies working with the people of Ukraine to provide humanitarian aid.  

While the ETSU Dean of Students office is reaching out to offer support and assistance to students who have homes in the region, the ETSU Response website also helps connect students, faculty and staff who may have …

2022-March-03-Dr. Enuf And Etsu Students Launch 'Be Original' Campaign, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 3, 2022) – Dr. Enuf, a popular drink in the Appalachian Highlands, is collaborating with the East Tennessee State University Research Corporation to offer students an experiential learning opportunity. The Dr. Enuf “Be Original” campaign, a student-led, academic initiative, provides high school students a platform to express their originality, ending with a celebration event on April 27.

High school students in the Appalachian Highlands will be able to submit videos and photos to Dr. Enuf for the chance to win prizes, including free tickets to ETSU’s spring concert on April 29, featuring country artist …

2022-03-03 Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate meeting minutes from March 3, 2022.

2022-03-03 Faculty Senate Newsletter, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Faculty Senate newsletter from March 3, 2022.

2022-03-01 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from March 1, 2022.

Challenges Of The Industrial Revolution Era 1.0 To 5.0 : University Digital Library In Indoensia, Merlin Apriliyanti, Ilham M

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study explains the development of the world of libraries to establish a very close relationship with the world of information technology. For this reason, facilities and infrastructure are needed to facilitate data and information retrieval quickly and accurately. Facing the challenges of the Industrial Revolution 5.0 era by utilizing information technology, libraries must also adapt to the times. Because the library has an important role, among others, as a source of information and the development of knowledge. Used libraries are still conventional to be converted into digital libraries. In essence, this development represents the desire of library users for …

One Size Does Not Fit All: Understanding Differences In Perceived Organizational Support During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ruby Daniels, Leslie A. Miller, Michael Zia Mian, Stephanie L. Black

Marketing Faculty Publications (Archived)

The COVID-19 crisis forced organizations to radically rethink how to lead their workforce. Facing an unprecedented drop in consumer demand, business leaders struggled to balance staying financially solvent with the responsibility of supporting their employees during the crisis. Early surveys found many employees did not perceive their organizations communicated a clear plan of action; others questioned whether their employers cared about workers' health and safety. While researchers have examined perceived organizational support, studies are only now starting to examine workers' perceived support during a pandemic. The study used a mixed method design to collect quantitative and qualitative data from 949 …

Learning Styles, Megan Paul

Umbrella Summaries

What are learning styles?

The concept of learning styles is the idea that people differ in the way that they learn best, and instructors should determine each trainee’s optimal style and then use training methods that match the trainee’s style (Pashler, 2009). There are dozens of different learning style classifications, including such styles or dimensions as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile modality preferences (Dunn & Greggs, 2003, cited in Coffield et al., 2004); concrete vs. abstract and sequential vs. random (Gregorc, 1982a, cited in Coffield et al., 2004); holistic vs. analytic and verbalizer vs. imager (Riding & Raynor, 1998, cited …

Sexist Comments & Responses: Stereotypes, Robbyn T. Scribner, April Townsend, Susan R. Madsen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

Although sexist comments and remarks are prevalent and normalized in everyday conversation, public discourse, and virtually every other social setting throughout the world, researchers at the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) wanted to understand how women experience sexist comments in Utah. This is the fourth of five briefs presenting the results of an extensive study designed to collect and analyze both the wide variety of sexist comments Utah women experienced and the responses women made (or wish they had made) to such comments. The goal of this series is to educate both men and women on the many forms …

Sexist Comments & Responses: Undervaluing Women, Robbyn T. Scribner, April Townsend, Susan R. Madsen

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

Although sexist comments and remarks are prevalent and normalized in everyday conversation, public discourse, and virtually every other social setting throughout the world, researchers at the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) wanted to understand how women experience such comments in Utah. This is the last of five briefs reporting the results of an extensive study on this topic. The study was designed with the intent of collecting and analyzing a wide variety of sexist comments experienced by women across the state in addition to the responses women made (or wish they had) to sexist comments. The goal of the …

2022-March-02-Michael Carbonaro To Share 'Lies On Stage' At Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2022) – Best known as the star and executive producer of the hit series, “The Carbonaro Effect” on truTV, Michael Carbonaro has also made frequent television appearances in shows such as “Happily Divorced,” “30 Rock,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “CSI Miami.” In 2016, the illusionist embarked on his first theater tour with the show “Michael Carbonaro Live!” and is back with a new show, “Carbonaro: Lies on Stage,” conjuring up a concoction of unbelievable magic and hysterical offbeat shenanigans for audiences of all ages. 

On Sunday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m., Carbonaro will work his magic …

2022-March-02-Early Voting Site, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU announces early voting location

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (March 2, 2022) – East Tennessee State University will be the site of an early voting location on campus, providing students, faculty, staff and other members of the community a convenient location to participate in early voting. To celebrate the achievement, the Office of Leadership and Civic Engagement’s ETSU Votes initiative, in partnership with the Washington County Election Commission, hosted an unveiling ceremony Wednesday, March 2, at …

2022-March-02-Graduation Celebration: Real World 101, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (March 2, 2022) – The East Tennessee State University National Alumni Association invites undergraduate students with 60-plus hours to its “Graduation Celebration: Real World 101” event to be held on Tuesday, March 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the ballroom in the D.P. Culp Student Center. The event will provide students with advice and preparation for graduation and life thereafter. Displays, prizes and music are part of this free event.

Graduation Celebration gives students a chance to order their official ETSU class rings and graduation supplies, including invitations and thank-you notes, from Balfour.  Students will also receive information …