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2023-September-01-Appalachian Highlands Center For Nursing Advancement Holds Summit, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

(September 1, 2023) – The Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement wrapped up a two-day summit on Friday that brought together key state and regional stakeholders to discuss and plan ways to strengthen the nursing pipeline across the region and the state.  

“The summit was a wonderful opportunity for us to share our vision and hear from key stakeholders as we refine our plan for the future,” said Dr. Holly Wei, interim director for the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement and interim executive associate dean and chief nursing administrator with the ETSU College of Nursing.  

“I hope everyone left …

2023-September-01-Peak Fall Color Coming Soon In Highest Elevations, According To Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

From Roan Mountain and Mount Mitchell to Clingmans Dome and Mount LeConte, fall color is quickly increasing in the region’s most extreme elevations.  

“Colors move down in elevation as we progress through October,” said Travis Watson, East Tennessee State University’s campus arborist. “As for a drive through the mountains, the second and third weeks of October should be an excellent time.”   

Weather over the last six months has been mostly ideal for those who look forward to the parade of red, orange and yellow.    

“The consistent rainfall over summer combined with cool nights and sunny days as we move into …

2023-September-01-Find Etsu Swag At New Retail Spot At Greene Stadium, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

When fans enter William B. Greene Jr. Stadium tomorrow for the Buccaneer football home opener against Carson-Newman, they’ll have an exciting new place to snag some cool blue and gold gear. 

Bucky’s Treasure Chest will make its debut as the place where fans can purchase officially licensed T-shirts, ballcaps, key rings, ponchos, seat cushions and other items to show their ETSU pride .

Operated by the ETSU Bookstore and located just inside the main entrance to the stadium, Bucky’s Treasure Chest was created to increase the space for retail items and provide easy access to new gear for fans, …

2023-September-01-Neat Places On Campus, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Maybe you’re a first-year or new grad student at East Tennessee State University, or you just began your career as a professional here, and you’d like a nice place to read and reflect. Perhaps you live in the area and want a new place to take an evening walk. Maybe you’ve been around a while, but want to find a spot to learn something new. ETSU has you covered!

The ETSU campus has a wealth of neat spots that are a little out of the ordinary. Here are a few great places you might not have discovered yet:

Conifer Garden …

2023-September-01-Tackling Tb Both Medically And Socially, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Well before Handaa Enkh-Amgalan arrived on the campus of East Tennessee State University, her life had been marked by grave illness and skeptics – as well as profound triumph.

Author of “Stigmatized: A Mongolian Girl’s Journey from Stigma and Illness to Empowerment,” she has spent recent years leading projects and coordinating programs around the world aimed at a variety of topics, including for the International Rescue Committee, an international organization that responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises.

And this week, her expertise will be recognized on the world’s main policymaking stage: she will deliver opening remarks at the second …

2023-September-01-The Importance Of Getting Your Zzzs, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The fall semester is in full swing at high schools and colleges throughout the region, with students focusing their attention on classes, assignments, work and activities with friends and organizations. But in all the excitement and busyness, there might be one important thing to which students give short shrift: a good night’s sleep.

The high school and college years can be a time when teens and young adults develop poor sleep habits which sometimes continue for years to come.

“The excitement around getting the most out of the school experience often leads to higher engagement in social activities, as well …

2023-September-01-The Language And Culture Resource Center- Unite, Learn, Grow, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Take a closer look at East Tennessee State University’s Language and Culture Resource Center in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. 

The center, located in the D.P. Culp Student Center, offers opportunities for people within the ETSU and regional communities to share cultural experiences, celebrate diverse backgrounds and build connections between native English and multilingual speakers. 

Stephanie Roman De La Sancha says the center is a place where people “can come and unite and be together, and learn from one another, and grow together as a community.” 

Learn more about the Language and Culture Resource Center here.

Leveraging Accessible Tourism Development Through Mega-Events, And The Disability-Attitude Gap, Michael Duignan, Ian Brittain, Marcus Hansen, Alan Fyall, Simon Gerard, Stephen Page

Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works

Able-bodied, and increasingly people with disabilities, represent a key audience for mega-events; occasions that act as crucibles where social problems endemic to host destinations can be exposed and tackled through targeted social policy. Drawing on the social model of disability, the paper examines how Japan utilised Tokyo 2020 as a field configuring event to disrupt systems of ableist thinking and tackle physical and attitudinal barriers restricting Persons with Disabilities (PwD) to accessible tourism. Qualitative evidence reveals national commitments to relegitimise, improve accessibility for - and acceptance toward - PwD in Japanese society, through transformations to the built environment, national awareness, …

Collective Friend Group Reactions To Organizational Change: A Field Theory Approach, James M. Vardaman, Liam P. Maher, Christopher M. Sterling, David G. Allen, Andrew J. Dhaenens

Management Faculty Publications and Presentations

This paper integrates field theory with a social network perspective to show that perceptions of the quality of the organization's change communication become collectively shared in friend groups, and that these collective perceptions positively influence collective job performance in those friend groups. Findings from two studies show that these collective perceptions influence collective performance both directly and by interacting with change history in friend groups. The results extend theory by highlighting the importance of friendships as a mechanism for change recipient reactions becoming collectively shared. The findings further suggest that collective histories and communication perceptions play a vital role in …

The Economic Impact Of Saginaw Bay Bass Fishing Tournaments, Christian Gluker

Other Faculty Publications

The 2023 National Professional Fishing League Tournament and the Major League Fishing Tournament are estimated to have generated or supported economic benefits for Bay County in the following ways:

• The tournaments brought 582 total visitors from 25 states.
• There were 4,141 total visitor days. These visitors spent on average seven to eight days in the Bay City area.
• Direct spending of all visitors was $815,000.
• The total economic impact of all visitors is estimated at $976,000 in economic output supporting 10 jobs.
• Visitors generated approximately $8,187 in additional tax revenue for Bay County.

Spreading Kindness And Generosity: Nonprofits, Fundraising And Volunteering In East Texas, Manuel Reyes-Loya, Cecilia Cuellar

Hibbs Brief

In this issue of the Hibbs Brief, we discuss kindness and generosity in our communities and their economic impact on our region. We explore figures associated with nonprofit organizations and volunteering in Texas, particularly for the East Texas region and the Tyler Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

An Analysis Of Temporal Features In Multivariate Time Series To Forecast Network Events, Soo Yeon Ji, Bong Keun Jeong, Dong H. Jeong

Management and Decision Sciences

Analyzing network traffic over time is crucial for understanding the changes in network activity. To properly examine network traffic patterns over time, multiple network events in each timestamp need to be converted to time series data. In this study, we propose a new approach to transform network traffic data into time series formats by extracting temporal features to analyze normal/attack patterns. The normal patterns indicate network traffic occurred without any intrusion-related activities, whereas the attack patterns denote potential threats that deviate from the normal patterns. To evaluate the features, long short-term memory (LSTM) is applied to forecast multi-step network normal …

The Fair Market Value-Fair Value Dichotomy: Valuation Discounts In Recent Shareholder Dissent Cases, Danny A. Pannese, Benoit Boyer, Paul N. Iannone

WCBT Faculty Publications

Many business owners offer some form of minority equity—real equity, not phantom arrangements (e.g., stock appreciation rights)—in their companies either in exchange for investment funding or as awards to key employees or important independent contractors.

Unusual Changes In The U.S. Treasury Security Market During The Fourth Round Of Quantitative Easing, Kyle D. Allen, Scott E. Hein

Finance Faculty Publications and Presentations

The Covid-19 Pandemic and policy response rattled the US Treasury markets. Conventional US Treasuries, inflation adjusted US Treasuries, and the relationship between the two developed in ways such that ignoring changes in real interest rates yielded distorted inflation expectations estimates. Since the beginning of the pandemic, monetary policy kept nominal rates low and close to zero, but positive. Real rates, on the other hand, became increasingly negative. The relationship between the two market rates became negatively correlated, and distorted because of the fourth round of quantitative easing, along with the Fed preventing nominal yields from turning negative. Federal Reserve actions …

Money Market Reforms: The Effect On The Commercial Paper Market, Kyle Allen, Pritam Saha, Matthew Whitledge, Drew Winters

Finance Faculty Publications and Presentations

This study examines the effects of the 2016 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reforms of Money Market Funds (MMFs) on the commercial paper market. By exploiting the differential time effect, we document a rise in the commercial paper (CP) rates. The rise in CP rates is more pronounced when the shadow floating NAV period starts and is similar across different types of commercial paper. Our cross-sectional analysis finds support for relationship-based lending in both commercial paper holdings and rates. We find that big issuers experienced a decrease and small issuers observed an increase in commercial paper outstanding from MMFs in …

An Extension Of The Theory Of Technology Dominance: Capturing The Underlying Causal Complexity, Steve G. Sutton, Vicky Arnold, Matthew Holt

Accounting Faculty Publications

The Theory of Technology Dominance (TTD) provides a theoretical foundation for understanding how intelligent systems impact human decision-making. The theory has three phases with propositions related to (1) the foundations of reliance, (2) short-term effects on novice versus expert decision-making, and (3) long-term epistemological effects related to individual deskilling and profession-wide stagnation. In this theory paper, we propose an extension of TTD, that we refer to as TTD2, primarily to increase our theoretical understanding of how, why, and when the short-term and long-term effects on decision-making occur and why advances in technology design have exacerbated some weaknesses and eroded some …

Exploring The Impact Of Technology Dominance On Audit Professionalism Through Data Analytic-Driven Healthcare Audits, Jared Koreff, Lisa Baudot, Steve G. Sutton

School of Business Faculty Research

Artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled tools and analytics hold the potential to radically alter audit processes by disseminating centralized audit expertise. We examine this potential in the context of data analytic-driven audits mandated to reduce fraud, waste, and abuse in a government-sponsored healthcare program. To do so, we draw on semistructured interviews with healthcare providers (i.e., auditees) subject to healthcare audits. Our work shows how use of paraprofessional auditors guided by AI-enabled tools and analytics reflects a very different audit environment. Specifically, auditees’ experiences suggest paraprofessional auditors lack specific expertise and credentials to conduct data-driven audits, apply judgment in deference to technology, …

J Mich Dent Assoc September 2023

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

Reports from the deans of Michigan’s two dental schools covering the past year’s activities serve as the dual cover stories for this issue. Other feature articles include a discussion of professionalism, a diagnostic challenge describing adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, and a memorial tribute to recently deceased MDA Executive Director Karen Burgess. Monthly departments include Dentistry and the Law, Staff Matters^® human resource guidance, MDA Services (endorsed programs), MDA Foundation, news updates in News You Need, and more.

Staff Matters: Supporting Employees After A Maternity Leave, Jodi Schafer Sphr, Shrm-Scp

The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association

This article reviews federal law regarding employer obligations to new mothers, including the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act. The article contains suggestions for ways to support new mothers returning to work in a practice. This article is an installment of the MDA Journal’s monthly Staff Matters^® department.

Low-Cost Pm2.5 Sensors Can Help Identify Driving Factors Of Poor Air Quality And Benefit Communities, Tim Keyes, Rea Domingo, Samantha Dynowski, Royal Graves, Martha Klein, Melissa Leonard, John Pilgrim, Alison Sanchirico, Kate Trinkaus

WCBT Faculty Publications

Air quality is critical for public health. Residents rely chiefly on government agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the United States to establish standards for the measurement of harmful contaminants including ozone, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic chemicals (VOCs), and fine particulate matter at or below 2.5 μm. According to the California Air Resources Board [1], “short-term PM2.5 exposure (up to 24-h duration) has been associated with premature mortality, increased hospital admissions for heart or lung causes, acute and chronic bronchitis, asthma attacks, emergency room visits, respiratory symptoms, and restricted activity days”. While public agency resources …

2023-September-01-Etsu Trustees Approve New Women's Athletics Program, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

During its regular quarterly meeting held earlier today, the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees set a new direction for the university's future in athletics and commemorated significant milestones in student enrollment.

New athletics program

To provide additional athletics opportunities for women, the board approved the establishment of a new women's Acrobatics and Tumbling athletics program. It is currently recognized as an emerging sport by the NCAA and is expected to achieve NCAA Championship Sport status by 2024.

Fifty-three other colleges currently offer the sport. The university has marked out a strategic roadmap for the program, with plans to …

Auditor Materiality Threshold And Audit Quality: Evidence From The Revised Isa 700 In The United Kingdom, Beng Wee Goh, Kiat Bee Jimmy Lee, Dan Li, Na Li, Muzhi Wang

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Using a broad sample of U.K. firms that are required to disclose auditor materiality thresholds under the International Standards on Auditing (U.K. and Ireland) 700, we examine whether the auditor materiality threshold is associated with audit quality. We document that a lower materiality threshold is associated with higher audit quality, as measured by lower absolute discretionary accruals, higher accruals quality, and a lower propensity to just meet or beat analysts’ earnings expectations. We also find some evidence that the negative association between the materiality threshold and audit quality is attenuated when the audit committee is more effective and when the …

2023-September-01-A Conversation With Etsu Faculty Patrick Brown, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

After more than a decade of teaching at East Tennessee State University, Dr. Patrick Brown does not "stand still” in his instructional design.

Brown, an associate professor in the ETSU College of Public Health’s Department of Health Sciences, chaired the committee that helped to lay the groundwork for ETSU’s Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE), and he continues to champion teaching excellence at ETSU and nationally as an expert in the POGIL (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning) method of instruction.

Throughout his 13 years of teaching at ETSU, Brown has seen tremendous changes in the classroom.

“The normalization of online learning …

2023-September-01-Etsu Board Of Trustees To Hold Quarterly Meeting September 15, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, September 15.

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 – 1:30 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 the meeting will be posted at …

2023-September-01-Etsu Launches $3.4 Million Project Through Biomade, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

In recent years, government, business and education leaders across the United States have started working collaboratively to make clear to high school students and others that bioindustrial manufacturing is a reliable and growing career path.

East Tennessee State University is playing a leading role.

BioMADE, a national institute with a mission of helping secure America’s future through bioindustrial manufacturing innovation, education and collaboration, has awarded the university $1.3 million in project funding. The grant total exceeds $3.3 million when including costs shared by ETSU and partners.

“East Tennessee State University is proud to take a proactive role in advancing educational …

2023-September-01-Bucs Go Beyond Slam Dunk Season, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

This seven months has been probably the most remarkable of my professional career.

It was one of the joys of my life - really the greatest joys of my life; I've never been part of something like this as a coach.

I just haven’t.

A moment, when you realized, “This is it. This is something really, really special.”

Vandy! [laughter] [cheering]

We held them to 31 points, first of all, which is pretty impressive. That just showed that we can play defense for sure.

Yeah, I think it was just like a big statement.

Even when Coach Mock with this …

2023-September-01-Go Beyond The Classroom Mini-Grants, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Creating simulations that train nurses to perform medical procedures, teaching gardening and nutrition to local elementary school students and preparing tax returns for community members are just a few examples of opportunities that are available for East Tennessee State University students to get hands-on experience while making a positive impact on the region.

These experiences are among five initiatives that will receive ETSU’s inaugural “Go Beyond the Classroom” mini-grants, designed to enhance and expand community-engaged learning in courses, programs and co-curricular experiences.

“Community-engaged learning provides the opportunity for our students to make connections between their academic course content and …

2023-September-01-Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Fall is a magical time on campus. The start of the academic year brings with it a plethora of opportunities, experiences, and possibilities. However, amidst the buzz of our vibrant campus life, it is easy to feel overwhelmed, juggling academic pursuits with personal responsibilities and the many extracurricular experiences ETSU has to offer.

Nationally, campuses are witnessing a mental health crisis. Recognizing the gravity of this situation, earlier this month, I signed a proclamation designating September as "Suicide Prevention Awareness Month" at ETSU. The recognition is not just an acknowledgment of the seriousness of the issue but a call to …

2023-September-01-Etsu Names New Director Of Institute For Appalachian Music And Culture, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

East Tennessee State University’s Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services has appointed Dr. Lee Bidgood as director of the Institute for Appalachian Music and Culture. 

“We are excited by the prospect of this new Institute, which will greatly enhance our ability to serve our communities and celebrate the cultural traditions of our region. Dr. Bidgood’s proven track record as a musician and scholar makes him the ideal person to lead this effort,” said Dr. Ron Roach, chair of the Department of Appalachian Studies and Center director.

An accomplished musician, Bidgood performed with the Steep Canyon Rangers and …

The Information In Asset Fire Sales, Sheng Huang, Matthew C. Ringgenberg, Zhe Zhang

Research Collection Lee Kong Chian School Of Business

Asset prices remain depressed for years following mutual fund fire sales, but little is known about the causes of these price drops. We show that asymmetric information generates price pressure during fire sales. We separate trades into expected trades, which assume fund managers scale down their portfolio, and discretionary trades. We find that discretionary trades contain fundamental information, whereas expected trades do not. Moreover, other traders cannot distinguish between discretionary and expected trades. Our findings help explain the magnitude and persistence of fire sale discounts: fund managers choose which assets to sell, and information asymmetries make it difficult for arbitrageurs …