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2021-April-01-Going Places, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Aditi Bhave is a secretary in the Counseling Center after serving as a temporary executive aide in the Office of Disability Services.

Kristen N. Gurule is a benefits specialist in the Office of Human Resources. She comes to ETSU from Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, where she was a foundation specialist. She holds a B.A. in psychology from Lincoln Christian University.

Jennifer Hodges is an executive aide in Academic Technology Services.

Christopher Scalf is a maintenance supervisor in the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

Veronica Vann-Ray is a specialist in Academic Support, ETSU Health Family Medicine Johnson City.

Published April …

2021-April-01-Spring Literary Festival, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Spring Literary Festival will be held virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 20-21.

Four well-known authors are featured workshop speakers during the festival, which is sponsored by the Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative and Department of Literature and Language in ETSU’s College of Arts and Sciences.

Poet and playwright Linda Parsons coordinates “Wordstream,” a weekly radio reading series on Knoxville public radio station WDVX-FM with Stellasue Lee and is the reviews editor at Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel. She has contributed poetry to a number of publications, and her fifth poetry collection, …

2021-April-01-Meet Samuel Wisecarver, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Samuel WiseCarver, who is graduating from ETSU with his bachelor’s degree on May 7, struggled to decide between teaching and medicine for his career path. He has enjoyed tutoring his peers at ETSU, but, after becoming an Honors-in-Discipline student in chemistry – a subject he struggled with in high school – he ultimately chose medicine and will enter medical school at Vanderbilt University on a full scholarship this summer. During his time as a student, the Johnson City native has been active in the Student Government Association as both a senator and a Student Court justice, as well as the …

2021-April-01-Teaching In Higher Ed, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY –  (April 1, 2021) Thinking about teaching at a college or university someday?

This fall, the Clemmer College at East Tennessee State University will offer a graduate certificate in Higher Education Teaching.

The 15-credit hour program is designed for those who are seeking higher education teaching positions as well as current faculty who want to enhance their skills.  Students will learn about pedagogical and curriculum design tools relevant within the higher education landscape.

Eligibility requirements include having a 3.0 grade point average in the most current awarded degree program.  Applicants must also hold a graduate degree or be …

2021-April-01-Quillen College Of Medicine To Host Medical Summer Camp For Rural Students, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 1, 2021) – Rural high school students already eyeing a career in medicine can get an early glimpse into the field by attending the Rural High School Medical Camp hosted by East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine. 

The camp is geared toward rising juniors and seniors or recent graduates of high schools in rural areas who want to pursue a career in medicine or any other health related career. The camp will be a single-day camp offered on both June 8 and 15. The Rural High School Medical Camp will include information about the various …

2021-April-01-Wild And Scenic Film Festival, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The Wild & Scenic Film Festival has been held in downtown Johnson City for the past four years, but this year, things are different, and planners are taking the festival to viewers, who can watch from the comfort and safety of their homes live on Saturday, April 10, at 7 p.m.

Held each January in Nevada City, California, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world and inspires audiences to protect it. A fundraiser for the South Yuba River Citizen’s League (SYRCL), the flagship festival provides support fostering the science, …

The Hr Connection, Georgia Southern University

Human Resources Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Honors Project, Zachary M. Murray

Honors Theses

Accounting is an essential function of the operation of all businesses. Accounting is a vital function in the internal operations of all businesses because it is used to manage all monetary transactions. The American Accounting Association defines accounting as, “the process of identifying, measuring, and communicating economic information to permit informed judgments and decisions by the users of the information” (American Accounting Association). In the United States, the market size of the accounting industry as measured by revenue is $110 billion (Statista). For as long as humanity has been participating in trade and the process of buying and selling goods …

Roli I Arsimit Në Zhvillimin Ekonomik Të Vendit, Adelina Gashi

Theses and Dissertations

Arsimimi është konsideruar gjerësisht si një instrument udhëheqës i rritjes ekonomike nëpërmjet kontributit të tij në ndërtimin e kapaciteteve të kapitalit human. Përfitimet nga arsimi nuk shihen vetëm për individin e shkolluar, por edhe për ekonominë si një e tërë. Në këtë kontekst, studime të ndryshme, përgjithësisht të shekullit XX, kanë studiuar ndikimin e arsimit në rritjen ekonomike. Zhvillimi i teknologjisë gjatë atyre viteve solli, ndër të tjera, rritjen e numrit të të arsimuarve, me 200 herë më shumë se në vitet 1990 (Schofer & Meyer, 2005). Analiza dhe studime të shumta janë kryer rreth përfitimeve që sjell arsimi, mbi …

Sistemi I Sigurise Ne Kompani, Fisnik Dernjani

Theses and Dissertations

Ne kete punim trajtohen ceshte te sigurise se kompanive. Nuk ka një zgjidhje të përhershme kur bëhet fjalë për sigurimin e të dhënave tuaja, por kastrategji për të minimizuar dëmin nëse kompania juaj sulmohet ndonjëherë. Duke qënë se të dhënat janë një nga burimet më të rëndësishme që ka një kompani – të cilat drejtojnë ekonominë globale dhe mbajnë organizatat në punë – do ishte më mire që ju të përfshiheni në diskutimin e sigurisë së të dhënave menjëherë.

Të dhënat janë elementi kryesor i shumicës së bizneseve sot dhe vëllimi i të dhënave vazhdon të rritet me 50% në …

Ndikimi R&D Dhe Inovacioneve Në Zhvillimin E Ndërmarrësisë, Laura Kryemadhi

Theses and Dissertations

Për të ecur përpara në një botë konkurruese, çdo kompani duhet të gjejë një kënd unik për t'u dalluar nga turma. Por inovacioni nuk është kurrë i lehtë - dhe nëse duhet bërë një hap të madh përpara, duhet të kuptohet se është një proces i çrregullt, i paparashikueshëm, i paepur. Risia e suksesshme e ndërmarrësve ka të bëjë me mësimin nga gabimet e tyre, këmbënguljen para vështirësive, të ri-mendojnë biznesin e tyre përballë përçarjes. Ndonjëherë do të thotë të bëjnë diçka më mirë që bën dikush tjetër. Shumë studiues besojnë se ndërmarrjet e bazuara në njohuri përpiqen të mbijetojnë …

Roli I Informacionit Të Kontabilitetit Në Menaxhimin E Punëve. Rast Studimi Ndërmarrja“Banja E Kllokotit Fabrika E Ujit Mineral & Co2 Sh.P.K, Ariana Hoxha

Theses and Dissertations

Shumë njerëz mund të kuptojnë shumë mirë botën e biznesit, mund të kuptojnë pjesën e parashikimeve financiare, kodimin, dizajnin, por kjo nuk do të thotë shumëçka. Edhe nëse jemi të mirë në të gjitha aspektet, gjë që është e pamundur, nuk mundet një njeri i vetëm t'i ketë të gjitha aftësitë e duhura. Zotërimi i informacionit të kontabilitetit të plotë, të saktë dhe në kohën e duhur është jetike në mënyrë që të ketë rritje të vazhdueshme në tregje konkurruese. Ky është edhe qëllimi i këtij punimi, që të ndihmojë që kontabiliteti të mos shikohet vetëm si proces për regjistrimin …

Com 210: Writing At Work, Cuny School Of Professional Studies

Open Educational Resources

An overview of professional workplace writing, including audience assessment, preparation for writing and research, design, editing, and collaborative writing. Models of effective writing and practice in preparing business correspondence, reports, instructions, proposals, presentations, and web content, development of competence in creating documents routinely required of professionals in organizations. Relevant for a wide variety of professions.

Principles Of Management, Punit Arora

Open Educational Resources

This course addresses theory and practice of the modern organization, its historic development, and its role in our modern society. The course takes a functional approach, first introducing the role of a manager and the modern managerial environment, then exploring planning, organizing, leading, and control. Particular attention is given to developing the skills necessary to manage, lead, and compete in today’s world.

Eliminating Forced Labor In American Corporations And Their Supply Chain: Existing Solutions And Failures, Breann Hunt

Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

The author of this article examines current judicial precedent pertaining to human rights violations perpetrated in the supply chains of American companies. The author argues that existing legislation is insufficient to prevent firms from profiting from forced labor. The author demonstrates the effect of forced labor upon the competitive landscape and illustrates the damage done to ethical companies forced to compete with low-priced competitors. By analyzing existing research on competitive injury and Antitrust regulation, the author thus proposes that there be a synthesis of third party research capabilities and legislation that would help prove competitive injury due to forced labor …

Analysis Of Business Capstone Consulting Report: Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc, Allison C. Beirne

Honors Theses

My capstone course consisted of a group consulting report on conceptualizing a business, analyzing the internal and external factors, and implementing potential strategies for said business. There are four milestones that my team, Palmetto Consultants, completed over the course of the semester, delegating out the tasks and tools needed to conclude our report. Our team performed very much like a high-functioning business, as we utilized a written contract and interchanged specific roles for each milestone. Before starting on each section of the report, we planned and recorded the work each team member was responsible for and adhered to these plans …

Rise Up: Understanding Youth Social Entrepreneurs And Their Ecosystems, Melissa G. Bublitz, Lan Nguyen Chaplin, Laura A. Peracchio, Ashley Deutsch Cermin, Mentor Dida, Jennifer Edson Escalas, Meike Eilert, Alexei Gloukhovtsev, Elizabeth G. Miller

Marketing Faculty Research and Publications

This research focuses on youth social entrepreneurs who are leading ventures that address pressing societal problems including climate change, gun reform, and social justice. It answers Journal of Public Policy & Marketing’s call for more research in marketing on social entrepreneurship. Consistent with the mission of Transformative Consumer Research to enhance individual and societal well-being, this research explores how the dynamic ecosystem of youth social entrepreneurs empowers them to rise up to transform people, communities, and the future for the better. The authors partnered with 20 established youth social entrepreneurs who have founded social impact initiatives as well as …

Public Safety Agencies And Uav Technology: A Review Of Uses, Lacey L. Weynand

Student Publications

This study utilizes a systematic review of some of the scholarly literature available on drone usage within Southern California, specifically in Los Angeles and Chula Vista. I ask: how do public safety agencies use drone technology? The review will cover cases from existing scholarly literature, as well as policy reports and books from the Google Scholar database. A systematic review was the best methodology to begin fully investigating my research question, since the scope could have been so large that individual data points would have been difficult to find and instead requires a macro-level review. This data will provide a …

Spring 2021, Joëlle Walls

The Investigator Research Magazine

Dear readers,

We are proud to present the spring issue of The Investigator and share with you the expansion of diverse research and scholarly activities occurring at Kennesaw State. Although this year was met with challenges, KSU’s research enterprise has thrived and grown.

In this issue, Pamela Whitten discussed the establishment of the Interdisciplinary Innovation Initiative, an internal funding program to spur new collaborations focused on KSU’s research themes. And alumni Carl Saint-Louis and Karen Armstrong, featured in our cover story, have returned as faculty to mentor the next generation.

This publication would not have been possible without the visual …

The Financial Facet To Sino-African Cooperation: Analyzing Potential Motivations Behind Chinese Investment In African Countries, Jacob T. Carnevale

Political Science Theses and Capstones

China’s reputation transitioned from political isolation throughout the twentieth century to international influence in the twenty-first century. We see this in the continent of Africa, especially, where multiple countries experience political and economic hardships. Today, China invests in African countries to alleviate these hardships and strengthen foreign relations. Some scholars contend that much of China’s approach to foreign direct investment (FDI) in Africa stems from China’s domestic interests, while other scholars contend it is more about relationship-building. Taking note that China does both, I ask which aspect to Sino-African relations primarily motivates Chinese lending in Africa. To analyze this question, …

The Evolution Of Women's Opportunities In The Workplace: A Look At The Past To Interpret The Present, Emily Milich

Senior Honors Projects

No abstract provided.

Assessment Of Presentation Skills (Management), Heidi Bertels

Open Educational Resources

This rubric was designed to assess presentation skills for student in the BS in Business at CUNY College of Staten Island.

Exposing Racism In Fashion: How Black Women Navigate Societal Beauty Standards, Re'nae Dillard '21

Honor Scholar Theses

Throughout American history, Black women have been treated as the most inferior group. Social status is dependent on race, gender, and economic status. These factors contribute to overall social hierarchies. Whiter skin tones are more desired than darker tones. The fashion industry perpetuates white desirability while also displaying Black women as undesirable and inferior. The fashion industry is dominated by white males, and white women are the representations within fashion. Fashion, therefore, is a reflection of the white male’s ideal world: desirable white women, submissive Black women, and very few Black men. Black women however are changing the narrative within …

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Mgt 3950 (Developing An Entrepreneurial Mindset), Baruch College Field Center For Entrepreneurship Faculty

Open Educational Resources

This Entrepreneurial Mindset course is for every student looking to develop a creative, ingenious attitude to succeed in any environment and is not only for students looking to start or run their own business. In this course students will develop the Cognitive, Emotional and Behavioral understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset. The entrepreneurial mindset refers to the ability to develop, recognize and pursue creative and innovative ideas in a well thought out manner, and to solve problems with an open and flexible attitude. Students will learn experientially the role and importance of empathy, human centered introspection and self-awareness along with the …

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Mgt 3960 (An Entrepreneurial Pre-Launch Journey), Baruch College Field Center For Entrepreneurship Faculty

Open Educational Resources

The purpose of this course is to take students through the process of initiating a business venture from the conceptualization phase to just before launch. The course will provide an overview of issues such as ideation, business modeling, and customer discovery. Each student will be required to produce a detailed idea for a business and learn how to build a venture in the marketplace for that idea. Students will present work throughout the semester to the class for feedback and improvement.

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Mgt 3962 (Family Enterprise Dynamics), Baruch College Field Center For Entrepreneurship Faculty

Open Educational Resources

The majority of businesses throughout the world are family owned. This course offers students an opportunity to explore and understand all aspects of a family firm, including family and business dynamics, emotions, conflict management, and communication strategies. Best practices will be discussed, as well as ways to establish governance structures for business continuity and growth. Students will understand the family, ownership, and business systems; have an opportunity to assess a family firm; and provide recommendations for the family and the firm. Students who are involved in their own family firm, or work for one, or wish to become a consultant …

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Mgt 4952 (Designing For Innovation), Baruch College Field Center For Entrepreneurship Faculty

Open Educational Resources

In this design-focused course, creative theories will be translated into practical applications as students find and design solutions to real world problems. In doing so, this course will expose students to a variety of prototyping technologies; however, no prior technical knowledge is required. By emphasizing human-centric design practices and a “maker mindset,” students will learn how to validate an idea by creating, testing, refining, and presenting a physical prototype that has value to their target audience. The course utilizes an “active learning,” interdisciplinary approach in which students will engage in a combination of instructor-led and self-guided work both inside and …

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Mgt 4960 (New Venture Management), Baruch College Field Center For Entrepreneurship Faculty

Open Educational Resources

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the ways in which individuals manage new ventures. Each student will build on their learning from MGT 3950 and apply the theoretical and practical knowledge of new venture management to a venture idea of their choosing. Concepts covered in this class include, but are not limited to, setting up the venture, communicating the opportunity, establishing and managing a company culture, managing people, financing and resources, hiring, training and leading in a changing environment.

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Mgt 4967 (Technology And Innovation In Entrepreneurship), Baruch College Field Center For Entrepreneurship Faculty

Open Educational Resources

This course provides students with a foundation to understand the role, contribution, and potential implications of technology and innovation in any organizational context. The course is relevant for students starting and managing a technology business as well as for students with an interest in taking a strategic approach to the development of technology and innovation in general. The course will provide a mix of theoretical and practical knowledge about the role of technology in entrepreneurship or any form of venture more generally. With a focus on current technologies, the course emphasizes experiential learning, develops students’ understanding of emerging issues, challenges, …

Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Mgt 4969 (Social Entrepreneurship), Baruch College Field Center For Entrepreneurship Faculty

Open Educational Resources

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the ways in which individuals pursue opportunities to catalyze social change and/or address pressing, unmet social and/or environmental needs. To achieve this end, students will develop their own “Theories of Change,” that will articulate how they intend to transform patterns of thought, behavior, social relationships, institutions, and/or social structures to generate beneficial outcomes for communities, organizations, and/or the environment.