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2022-January-19-Etsu Program Will Guarantee Admission At Quillen College Of Medicine, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 19, 2022) – When the fall 2022 semester begins, a handful of East Tennessee State University freshmen will be part of a new early assurance program that guarantees their eventual admission to the ETSU Quillen College of Medicine. 

“This is an unbelievably exciting opportunity to partner on the creation of a premiere program at ETSU,” said Dr. Christopher Keller, dean of the Honors College and senior international officer.

Program will accept eight freshmen

A collaboration between Quillen and the Honors College, the program will accept eight freshmen for the fall. Of those students, five will …

Reply To Komatsu Et Al.: From Local Social Mindfulness To Global Sustainability Efforts?, Niels J. Van Doesum, Ryan O. Murphy, Marcello Gallucci, Efrat Aharonov-Majar, Ursula Athenstaedt, Wing Tung Au, Liying Bai, Robert Böhm, Inna Bovina, Nancy R. Buchan, Xiao-Ping Chen, Kitty B. Dumont, Jan B. Engelmann, Kimmo Eriksson, Hyun Euh, Susann Fiedler, Justin Friesen, Simon Gächter, Camilo Garcia, Roberto González, Et. Al.

Faculty Publications

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2022-January-18-Isspf Partnership, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 18, 2022) – A collaboration between the Center of Excellence for Sports Science and Coach Education (CESSCE) at East Tennessee State University and the globally acclaimed International Soccer Science and Performance Federation (ISSPF) has resulted in multiple new shared learning opportunities for students at ETSU.

The news comes as a part of an official announcement on behalf of the ISSPF.

 “We are delighted to partner with ETSU. We are extremely excited to play a fundamental part in the development of online sport and soccer science and coaching related individuals in a region known for its love …

Missouri Boys State And Girls State Moving To Lindenwood, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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Disrupting Thinking Conference 2022 - An Ethical Discussion About The Responsibility For Protection Of Minors In The Digital Environment: A State-Of-The-Art Review, Charles Alves De Castro, Isobel O'Reilly, Aiden Carthy

Other Resources

Disrupting Thinking organised by the School of Accounting and Finance at TU Dublin. Disrupting Thinking endeavours to offer a forum that encourages innovative and disruptive studies that help us to gain a better understanding of our economy and its new dynamics. We seek to challenge the status quo and bring new insights into existing economic and financial theories and the way that our global economy interacts with our social, cultural, and political systems. We will host an exciting conference on the theme Covid-19 Global Challenges – The Economic and Financial Dimensions. https://arrow.tudublin.ie/dt/#:~:text=Join%20us%20at%20our%20first,economy%20and%20its%20new%20dynamics.

2022-01-18 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message sent by the President of Morehead State University to the campus community regarding volunteer proof of Covid testing of staff and faculty from January 18, 2022.

The Influence Of Local Embeddedness On The Economic, Social, And Environmental Sustainability Practices Of Regional Small Firms, Jalleh Sharafizad, Janice Redmond, Craig Parker

Research outputs 2022 to 2026

Despite growing research on economic, social, and environmental sustainability, few studies explore all three sustainability pillars and implemented practices, in the context of regional small firms. This study uses a novel integration of two theoretical concepts, local embeddedness, and sustainability embeddedness orientation, to fill this knowledge gap. Using 26 interviews, the study highlights the nuanced interconnectedness of three new theoretical concepts that link local embeddedness and sustainability embeddedness–locally embedded sustainability values, spatially-driven sustainability and locally adapted sustainability. An integrated theoretical framework is provided that uses the three new concepts to explain how and why small firm local embeddedness in regional …

Mba Program Ranked Fourth By St. Louis Business Journal, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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2022-January-13-Wilhoit Named Director Of Appalachian Highlands Center For Nursing Advancement, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan. 13, 2022) – East Tennessee State University and Ballad Health announced that Dr. Kathryn Wilhoit has been named the inaugural director of the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement. She began her new role on Jan. 1, 2022.

Wilhoit brings more than 40 years of experience in clinical and research-based nursing, administration and leadership experience to this role. Most recently, she served as interim dean of the ETSU College of Nursing from January through August 2021, and then as special assistant to the dean of Nursing from August  through December 2021.

“Dr. Wilhoit is a proven leader …

Diversity And Inclusion Climates, Megan Paul

Umbrella Summaries

What are diversity and inclusion climates?

Diversity climate and inclusion climate are separate but related concepts, and there are various definitions of each. For the purposes of this review, diversity climate refers to “employees’ shared perceptions that an employer utilizes fair personnel practices and socially integrates underrepresented employees into the work environment” (McKay et al., 2008, p. 350). Inclusion climate goes one step farther to value and leverage diversity, such that “individuals of all backgrounds—not just members of historically powerful identity groups—are fairly treated, valued for who they are, and included in core decision making” (Nishii, 2013, p. 1754). A …

Digital Humanities Awarded Neh Grant, Lindenwood University

Archived Lindenwood Press Releases

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2022-January-12-Etsu Professor Produces New Work On Tennessee Ernie Ford, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 12, 2022) – Born in Bristol, Tennessee, just after World War I ended, Ernest Jennings Ford – known best as Tennessee Ernie Ford – reached tremendous levels of fame.

A radio and television host and singer who crossed many genres, Ford became especially well known for his 1955 recording of “Sixteen Tons,” one of the biggest country and pop hits of the 1950s.

Dr. Ted Olson

Thanks to the work of East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson, fans can learn even more about this performer from Appalachia. 
Olson produced and curated “Tennessee Ernie Ford: Classic …

Technology, Case Practice, And Turnover: Early Findings From Virginia, Quality Improvement Center For Workforce Development

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Listening sessions conducted by Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) staff with child welfare staff across the state and exit survey results from the 120 local departments of social services (LDSS) found that the biggest complaint among caseworkers, particularly those leaving their jobs, was the lack of technological supports and flexibility to help them complete administrative tasks more quickly. VDSS, in partnership with the Quality Improvement Center for Workforce Development (QICWD), designed a multi-phase case-supportive technology intervention to help child welfare caseworkers complete their case notes and other administrative tasks required as part of their job. The goals of the …

The Motivations And Practices Of Impact Assessment In Socially Responsible Investing: The French Case And Its Implications For The Accounting And Impact Investing Communities, Diane-Laure Arjalies, Pierre Chollet, Patricia Crifo, Nicolas Mottis

Business Publications

This research note elaborates on the impact assessment practices of the French Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) industry. The research was conducted by the Scientific Committee of the French public SRI label based on interviews, participative observation, a survey, and documentary evidence. SRI is usually distinguished from impact investing in terms of investors’ different intentions (contributing to sustainable development in a financially savvy way for SRI vs. demonstrating a societal impact for impact investing). We show that, beyond this distinction, the meanings and motivations behind impact assessment in the SRI community are broadly different from impact assessment practices in impact investing, …

A Call For The Library Community To Deploy Best Practices Toward A Database For Biocultural Knowledge Relating To Climate Change, Martha B. Lerski

Publications and Research

Abstract

Purpose – In this paper, a call to the library and information science community to support documentation and conservation of cultural and biocultural heritage has been presented.

Design/methodology/approach – Based in existing Literature, this proposal is generative and descriptive— rather than prescriptive—regarding precisely how libraries should collaborate to employ technical and ethical best practices to provide access to vital data, research and cultural narratives relating to climate.

Findings – COVID-19 and climate destruction signal urgent global challenges. Library best practices are positioned to respond to climate change. Literature indicates how libraries preserve, share and cross-link cultural and scientific knowledge. …

2022-01-11 Minutes, Morehead State University. Staff Congress.

Staff Congress Records

Staff Congress meeting minutes from January 11, 2022.

Ada News - 01/10/2022, 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-January-10-Etsu Geosciences Professors, Students Earn Recognitions, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2022) – Students and professors in the Department of Geosciences at East Tennessee State University are earning prestigious awards and generating important research.

Students in Geosciences on a field trip

“These honors and accolades reflect the phenomenal work happening in Geosciences at ETSU,” said Dr. Arpita Nandi, department chair. “Our faculty are engaged in exceptional mentoring, and our students are producing important contributions to the field.”

A look at some of the work happening in Geosciences:

Dr. Ingrid Luffman, an associate professor in the department, won the Excellence in Undergraduate Mentoring Award from the …

2022-January-10-Rawlins Williams Publishes On Student Pandemic Experience, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 10, 2022) – A study looking at the experiences of college students in the transition from the traditional classroom to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic was recently published by two East Tennessee researchers. 

This study, published in The Rehabilitation Professional, a publication of the International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals, was authored by Dr. Lee Ann Rawlins Williams of East Tennessee State University and Treyton R. Williams of Walters State Community College. Rawlins Williams is an assistant professor and Rehabilitative Health Sciences program director in the Department of Rehabilitative Sciences in ETSU’s College of Clinical and …

Paris In The Springtime, Exhibit Sign, Gina Rippens

Rosen Library Exhibits

Sign introducing the Paris in the Springtime exhibit.

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Paris In The Springtime, Exhibit Brochure, Gina Rippens

Rosen Library Exhibits

Brochure featuring exhibit highlights from the display and additional resources.

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Learning Systems In Schools And At Work, Richard D. Busby

Publications & Research

Key Points in this Post:

1. Learning systems in schools differ from learning systems at work
2. The content is different
3. The context is different
4. The complexity is different, specifically about promotion criteria

Question explored: Is it time to assess the current K-12 education system paradigm in order to adapt to the future of work?

2022-January-09-Free Pharmacy Dual Enrollment Class Registration Deadline Jan. 23, Bill Gatton College Of Pharmacy, East Tennessee State University, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (January 9, 2022) – East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy is offering a free college class for dual enrollment high school students across the region to learn more about the pharmacy profession and how to get into pharmacy school. The course will be free for all students who have a 3.0 high school GPA or above and are dual enrolled. ETSU undergraduate students may also pay to register for the course. This course will be online and asynchronous, meaning students can participate at any point.

REGISTER BY JAN. 23

“Training future pharmacists to serve in …

Increasing Healthy Food Access For Low-Income Communities: Protocol Of The Healthy Community Stores Case Study Project, Joel Gittelsohn, Christina M. Kasprzak, Alex B. Hill, Samantha M. Sundermeir, Melissa N. Laska, Rachael D. Dombrowski, Julia Deangelo, Angela Odoms-Young, Lucia A. Leone

Urban Studies and Planning Faculty Research Publications

Improving healthy food access in low-income communities continues to be a public health challenge. One strategy for improving healthy food access has been to introduce community food stores, with the mission of increasing healthy food access; however, no study has explored the experiences of different initiatives and models in opening and sustaining healthy food stores. This study used a case study approach to understand the experiences of healthy food stores in low-income communities. The purpose of this paper is to describe the methodology used and protocol followed. A case study approach was used to describe seven healthy food stores across …

2022-January-07-'Resilience Reconsidered', University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 7, 2022) – “Resilience Reconsidered” is the focus of a talk sponsored by the East Tennessee State University Ballad Health Strong BRAIN Institute (SBI) to be held Tuesday, Jan. 11, at noon via Zoom.

This talk, the second in the SBI’s Resilience Presentation Series, will be given by Dr. Michael Cull, an associate professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Kentucky.

Cull says that the critical component in a more resilient, better engineered system of helping is the team.

“Designing collaborative work in professional teams has the potential to transform …

On The Estimation Of Cross-Firm Productivity Spillovers With An Application To Fdi, Emir Malikov, Shunan Zhao

Molasky Family Department of Economics and Real Estate Faculty Research

We develop a novel methodology for the proxy variable identification of firm productivity in the presence of productivity-modifying learning and spillovers which facilitates a unified "internally consistent" analysis of the spillover effects between firms. Contrary to the popular two-step empirical approach, ours does not postulate contradictory assumptions about firm productivity across the estimation steps. Instead, we explicitly accommodate crosssectional dependence in productivity induced by spillovers which facilitates identification of both the productivity and spillover effects therein simultaneously. We apply our model to study cross-firm spillovers in China’s electric machinery manufacturing, with a particular focus on productivity effects of inbound FDI.

Exploratory Content Analysis Of Direct-To-Consumer Pet Genomics: What Is Being Marketed And What Are Consumers Saying?, Nikki E. Bennett, Silvio Ernesto Mirabal Torres, Peter B. Gray

Anthropology Faculty Research

Mars Petcare introduced the first direct-to-consumer domestic dog genetic test in 2009 and Basepaws introduced the first direct-to-consumer cat genetic test in 2016. Social science research has evaluated numerous aspects of the human direct-to-consumer market, yet no such exploration has evaluated the occurrence of pet owners pursuing pet genetic tests. Using a mixed methods approach, we conducted an exploratory content analysis of direct-to-consumer pet genetic company webpages and consumer reviews shared on Amazon. Initial data reviews indicated some companies may be key industry players, relative to others. Our results present content frequency for each group (key industry players, all other …

Hands-On Introductory Training In Backdoor And Sql Injection Attacks, Anil Singh, Sandra Henderson

Information Systems Faculty Publications

Software, though vital to organizations, come with risks attached. Malicious use of software has caused a great deal of damage to individuals, companies, and even countries. Accounting students generally do not acquire detailed understanding of such threats. To introduce accounting students to software vulnerabilities, we provide two MS Access exercises illustrating simplified versions of Backdoor attacks and SQL injection attacks. These quick and simple-to-do introductory exercises help accounting students get a closer look at software vulnerabilities. The COSO framework, to address such risks is discussed. Post exercise survey revealed increased understanding of software vulnerabilities.

2022-January-06-Etsu Professors Publish Work On Mask Making, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Jan. 6, 2022) – With the omicron variant sweeping the globe, COVID-19 continues to make headlines.

Flashback to March 2020, when news about the virus was spreading rapidly, women in Appalachia were gathering information about prevention efforts and acting quickly with what resources they had. These women provided homemade masks for themselves, their families and the community.

Research focuses on Appalachian women

That’s according to East Tennessee State University professors Dr. Melanie B. Richards and Dr. Mildred F. Perreault, who have provided important analysis when it comes to health communication.

Their findings, featured in “Survive & …

2022-January-06-Etsu Health Ophthalmologist Accepting New Patients, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Jan, 6, 2022)  – Dr. Brent Aebi, ophthalmologist, has joined ETSU Health to further his passion for providing care for others.

He is accepting new patients at ETSU Health Surgery.

Aebi has advanced training and experience treating diabetic eye disease, corneal disease, retinal disease, glaucoma, cataracts and other eye conditions. He offers cataract surgery with advanced intraocular lens technology.

“When a patient chooses me as their physician, I have a responsibility to give them my full attention and effort. I do not take that responsibility lightly,” Aebi said. “I believe you should treat every person with dignity …