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How Is Immigrant Entrepreneurial Opportunity Formation Influenced By Interactions Between Home And Host Countries?, Kingsley C. Njoku, Thomas M. Cooney

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This study examined how the entrepreneurial opportunity formation process among different ethnic groups was influenced by their origins and the cultural values accustomed to them. Using a qualitative phenomenological approach, data was collected from 20 participants (five each from four different ethnic groups) using an in-depth interview technique. The study found that the interactions between an immigrant's home and host environments can take different forms (i.e., enablers and threats) which will influence their career choices in diverse ways. The study model framework showed that participants are influenced distinctly subject to their ethnic backgrounds and the nature of their interactions with …

Plaster College Of Business And Entrepreneurship Receives Accreditations, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

No abstract provided.

2022-February-14-Rhonda Vincent Coming To Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old-Time and Roots Music Studies will present a highly anticipated concert at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on March 11 featuring Grand Ole Opry star Rhonda Vincent and The Rage. 

This concert will kick off a yearlong commemoration of the program’s 40th anniversary. The ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band will open the concert at 7 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase at the ETSU Martin Center website: etsutickets.com/martincenter/Online/default.asp. 

Vincent powers one of the hottest bands in any genre of music today, organizers said. Vincent’s early life …

2022-February-11-Assistant Dean Of Equity, Inclusion And Student Success, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Jessie Wang

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 11, 2022) – East Tennessee State University’s Clemmer College has announced that Jessica ‘Jessie’ Wang will serve in the college’s inaugural role of assistant dean of Equity, Inclusion, and Student Success. This is an expansion upon her previous role, director of Student Success.

The news comes following distinct recommendations made to the college by their Diversity and Belongingness Task Force last Spring semester. After a college-wide survey and consultation, college leadership concluded an administrative level position would be beneficial in elevating the college’s commitment to …

2022-February-11-Celebration Of Service, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(Feb. 11, 2022) During the annual Celebration of Service event on February 11, ETSU recognized employees who celebrated a milestone anniversary in 2021.  Participating in the event were ETSU President Brian Noland, ETSU Provost Kimberly McCorkle, and Lori Erickson from the Office of Human Resources. 

Thank you for your service!

Those honored at the event were:

5 Years of Service
Samia Afrin
Barbara R. Akers
Timothy B. Altonen, Jr.
Patricia Ann Aniol
Gerardo Arceo Gomez
Jessica Erin Arnold
Caleb Bazyler
Caleb Brian Bennett
Laura S. Bennington
Bridget Bergiel
Andrew Mitchell Berry
Rebecca Lynn Birdwell
Stephen B. Blankenship
James Boone
Michael …

Dynamic Interplay Of Operations And R And D Capabilities In U.S. High-Tech Firm: Predictive Impact Analysis, He-Boong Kwon, Jooh Lee, Laee Choi

Rohrer College of Business Departmental Research

This study presents a unique analytic process in measuring two complementary capabilities (operations and R&D) and assessing their comparative impact on firm performance, represented by Return on Sales (ROS) and Tobin’s Q. First, as a new approach, the combined data envelopment analysis (DEA)-artificial neural network (ANN) measures both capabilities by using data from U.S. high-tech firms. Then, the joint OLS multiple regression (MR)-ANN model investigates the individual effect of these capabilities and further explores their relative influence and the synergistic interplay on ROS and Tobin’s Q. At its core, this study not only proposes an innovative approach to quantifying capabilities, …

2022-February-10-Etsu Health Adolescent Clinic Giving Guidance On Healthy Teen Relationships, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2022) – In recognition of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, ETSU Health Pediatrics’ Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic is working to help young adults in the region to recognize signs of unhealthy relationships.

The clinic is a resource for those ages 13 to 21, providing not only well-care visits, sports physicals and acute illness visits, but also such services as mental health screenings, educational evaluations, sexual health services, and more.

“Our team of caring health providers at the ETSU Health Adolescent & Young Adult Clinic is dedicated to partnering with you to help you develop …

2022-February-10-Etsu Hosting South Arts Film Screenings, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2022) – For more than a decade, East Tennessee State University has presented spring films free of charge from the South Arts Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. 

The tradition continues this semester. 

“We are so excited to have this relationship,” said Dr. Shara Lange, an associate professor and program head for Radio/TV/Film at ETSU. “I encourage students, faculty, staff and the public to engage with these films.”  

Here is a look at the spring lineup:  

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  At 7 p.m. on Feb. 14 in the D.P. Culp Student Center Auditorium, “Proper Pronouns” will air. The film …

Trainee Reactions, Megan Paul

Umbrella Summaries

What are trainee reactions?

Trainee reactions refer to “subjective evaluations learners make about their training experiences” (Sitzmann et al., 2008, p. 280). Commonly referred to as “level 1” evaluations (e.g., Kirkpatrick, 1998), reactions are the most commonly used type of training evaluation and are measured with post-training surveys. Though measures are occasionally included in published research, there are no universal or even widely used measures. Instead, questions are developed by each organization or trainer based on their particular goals and interests. As a result, there is significant variation in what is measured. Originally, reactions referred only to how well a …

2022-February-09-Shining A Light, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – (Feb. 9, 2022) For ETSU student Ian Shockley, long before the director calls “camera, action,” there’s lights.

A love for theater and, specifically, a deep passion for lighting design brought the Jonesborough resident to East Tennessee State University after graduating with honors from David Crockett High School in 2019.

Now in his junior year, Shockley is about to make his own debut.  Next week, when the ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance presents the drama “Straight White Men,” it will mark Shockley’s first mainstage show as a lighting designer.

And he can’t wait.

“Lighting greatly …

Inflation: Just How Bad Is It?, Timothy Meyer

Cornhusker Economics

Amidst the chaotic news cycle of politics, the pandemic, and global affairs, a new topic is making headlines – inflation. To some, rising inflation causes greater fear than the other headlines combined; to others, it is nothing more than a minor nuisance. This article will explain why people’s divisive attitudes toward inflation are likely justified.

Black History Month Events, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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2022-February-08-Boston Brass Coming To Etsu Martin Center, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 8, 2022) – An internationally renowned brass quintet is coming to Johnson City.  

Boston Brass will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 26, in the Grand Hall of the East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts.

Boston Brass by Allison Bridger

“This will be a wonderful concert in a fun and friendly environment,” said Dr. Brett Long, an assistant professor in the ETSU Department of Music. “We are excited to have Boston Brass offer a world class performance for ETSU students and our community.”   

Boston Brass aims to provide a “one-of-a-kind …

Law School News: National Housing Advocate Named To Lead Rwu's New Real Estate Initiatives 02/08/2022, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Life of the Law School (1993- )

No abstract provided.

Dynamic Interplay Of Operations And R&D Capabilities In U.S. High-Tech Firms: Predictive Impact Analysis, Jooh Lee, He-Boong Kwon

Rohrer College of Business Departmental Research

This study presents a unique analytic process in measuring two complementary capabilities (operations and R&D) and assessing their comparative impact on firm performance, represented by Return on Sales (ROS) and Tobin's Q. First, as a new approach, the combined data envelopment analysis (DEA)-artificial neural network (ANN) measures both capabilities by using data from U.S. high-tech firms. Then, the joint OLS multiple regression (MR)-ANN model investigates the individual effect of these capabilities and further explores their relative influence and the synergistic interplay on ROS and Tobin's Q. At its core, this study not only proposes an innovative approach to quantifying capabilities, …

Ada News - 02/07/2022, 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.

Only 7.8% Of Eligible Vehicles In Utah Enroll In The Utah Road Usage Charge (Ruc) Program, Tyson Bomsta, Joe Davis

Research on Capitol Hill

Senior Tyson and sophomore Joe are Center for Growth Opportunity Research Fellows studying economics and finance at USU. The duo focused their research on their native Utah. The increase in fuel-efficient and electric cars has begun to impact Utah’s ability to fund roadwork, and this is likely to become a more serious problem as time goes on. Taxing gas is no longer a viable way to raise the funds necessary, and Joe and Tyson are looking at ways to reform our tax structure to keep Utahns on the road. Both students agree that research is the best way to learn. …

2022-February-07-At A Glance Chronicles Universitys Pride Points, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2022) – A new publication called “ETSU At a Glance” weaves together a mix of eye-catching graphics, photos and interesting facts to spotlight some of the diverse contributions, accolades and achievements that have occurred over the past year at East Tennessee State University.

Produced by ETSU’s Office of University Marketing and Communications, “At a Glance” includes a section dedicated to university-wide statistics and spotlights all the colleges and other major areas of the university such as Athletics, ETSU Health, Roan Scholars, Student Life and Enrollment, Sherrod Library and the ETSU …

2022-February-07-Etsu Students Get Skills, Field Experience In Geosciences, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 7, 2022) – Melissa Magno’s role as a geologist at Colliers Engineering & Design is diverse. She observes and samples drilling operations. She crafts maps, figures and reports based on her interpretations of a range of data.  

Magno, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in geology from East Tennessee State University in 2018, landed her current role at the Charlotte, North Carolina based-firm after working as both a consultant and field technician. 

The education she received at ETSU helped prepare her for the professional world.  

As an ETSU student, she served as a research assistant in …

2022-February-07-Upcoming Trustees Meeting, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY — (Feb. 7, 2022) East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, February 18.

All meetings will be conducted in person at the D.P. Culp Student Center, East Tennessee Room.

Meetings are scheduled as follows:

• Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee – 8 a.m.
• Finance and Administration Committee – 9:45 a.m.
• Audit Committee – 11:30 a.m.
• Board of Trustees Meeting – 1 p.m.

Committee meeting times are approximate and will begin following the conclusion of the previous meeting. When they become available, the agenda and accompanying materials for …

Rare Earth Element Supply Chain: China’S Chokehold Creates A Dangerous Us Dependency, Sabrina Ellis

Research on Capitol Hill

USU senior Sabrina, a Cache Valley native, studies international business and got involved in research through the Center for Anticipatory Intelligence.Utah’s Silicon Slopes industry is dependent, like most US technology enterprises, on rare earth elements used to make critical computer components. China holds a near monopoly on these elements and could cause considerable damage to Utah’s economy if its government chose to restrict access to rare earth elements or faced supply chain issues. Sabrina has been studying steps the US can take to minimize the risks our tech industry would face if it lost access to these elements. Sabrina has …

The Online Ordering Behaviors Among Participants In The Oklahoma Women, Infants, And Children Program: A Cross-Sectional Analysis, Qi Zhang, Kayoung Park, Junzhou Zhang, Chuanyi Tang

Department of Marketing Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition assistance program in the United States (U.S.). Participants in the program redeem their prescribed food benefits in WIC-authorized grocery stores. Online ordering is an innovative method being pilot-tested in some stores to facilitate WIC participants’ food benefit redemption, which has become especially important in the COVID-19 pandemic. The present research aimed to examine the online ordering (OO) behaviors among 726 WIC households who adopted WIC OO in a grocery chain, XYZ (anonymous) store, in Oklahoma (OK). These households represented approximately 5% of WIC households who redeemed …

2022-February-04-Etsu Public Health Student Elected To National Rural Health Congress, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2022) – East Tennessee State University student Justin Kearley was elected as a 2022 student representative to the Rural Health Congress, the National Rural Health Association’s (NRHA) policy-making body.

Kearley, of Asheville, North Carolina, is a Master of Public Health candidate with a concentration in epidemiology. 

The Rural Health Congress determines the association's positions on public policy through a series of policy briefs and issue papers. In his new role, Kearley will represent students in the development of policy, attend regular meetings and conferences and advocate on behalf of rural health.

“I was interested …

2022-February-04-Sbi Fundamentals Course, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 4, 2022) – “Introduction to ACEs, Using Trauma-Informed Approaches, and Fostering Resilience – Level 1,” an online, asynchronous training course, is now free and available to the public.

This course is offered by the East Tennessee State University Ballad Health Strong BRAIN (Building Resilience through ACEs-Informed Networking) Institute.

It offers an overview of what is meant by adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and how these may impact lifelong physical and mental health. Participants will learn about ACEs and other forms of trauma and stress, including how trauma- and resilience-informed approaches can promote better health and well-being in …

Regional Minimums In The U.S. Beef Complex, Elliott James Dennis, Bradley Lubben

Center for Agricultural Profitability

This report shows how the currently proposed policies differ; shows how these policies have aligned with historical market behavior; provides alternative specifications to regional minimums; and suggests policy alternatives to regional minimums.

The main purpose of this report is to show how current and potential alternative specifications of regional minimums would have historically aligned with observed market behavior. However, the fundamental question in the debate of the validity and effectiveness of regional minimums first rests on whether robust price discovery has historically occurred over time and within each USDA-AMS region. If there has been a lack of price discovery during …

For Better And Worse: How Proactive Personality Alters The Strain Responses To Challenge And Hindrance Stressors, Jordan Nielsen, Brady M. Firth, Eean Crawford

Business Faculty Publications and Presentations

Employees with a proactive personality tend to show exceptional initiative and perseverance, suggesting that they are relatively impervious to stressors. Yet some evidence suggests that proactive personality may exacerbate the effect of stressors on strain. In this study, we clarify these conflicting ideas by systematically distinguishing between different types of chronic work stressors. Integrating the conservation-of-resources model and the challenge–hindrance stressor framework, we suggest that employees with more proactive personalities are especially sensitive to the extent to which chronic work stressors are amenable to their resource investments. Specifically, we hypothesize that, for more proactive employees, challenge stressors (opportunities more amenable …

The Status Of Women In Utah Politics: A 2022 Update, Hannah Payne, Marin Christensen, Susan R. Madsen, Kim Buesser, Lindsey Palmer

Marketing and Strategy Faculty Publications

Although Utah has a rich heritage of women’s involvement in voting, advocacy, and various types of political involvement, Utah has lagged behind most states in terms of women running for and serving in elected political roles for decades. To track progress, the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) began reporting on the status of women in Utah politics in 2014, with updates in 2017, 2021, and now 2022. Although strides have been made in increasing the number of women serving in political roles in recent years, there is still work to be done. Research continues to confirm that when both …

2022-February-03-Open Houses Slated For Coming Months, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 3, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering several Open House events for prospective students or high school teacher or guidance counselor interested in learning more about the pharmacy profession. The dates are as follows:

• Feb. 12, 1-4:30 p.m., RSVP
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  March 22, 4-6:30 p.m., RSVP
• April 30, 1-4:30 p.m., RSVP
• May 10 – 4-6:30 p.m., RSVP

The events will include a welcome from Dean Debbie Byrd, an overview of the college’s nationally recognized program, a chance to talk with student pharmacists and faculty, admissions information, and tours of campus.

“We are …

2022-February-03-Etsu Pharmacy Open Houses Slated For Coming Months, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 3, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering several in-person Open House events for prospective students interested in pursuing a career in pharmacy. The dates are as follows:

• Feb. 12, 1-4:30 p.m.
• March 22, 4-6:30 p.m.
• April 30, 1-4:30 p.m.
• May 10, 4-6:30 p.m.

The events will include a welcome from Dean Debbie Byrd, an overview of the college’s nationally recognized program, a chance to talk with student pharmacists and faculty, admissions information and tours of campus.

“We are excited to offer these preview days to …

2022-February-03-Uh Alumni Olivia Ares Earns Girl Scouts Gold Award, University School, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

UH Class of 2021 Alumni, Olivia Ares, is one of 29 girls to earn a 2021 Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians.

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