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The Greenbook, Faculty Handbook, 2025-2026, Marshall University Academic Affairs

The Greenbook

This book has been published for the faculty of Marshall University for the specified period of time. This book was created by Academic Affairs and is for the period of 2025-2026.

0893: Maurice G. Burnside Collection, 1793-2003, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection was deaccessioned from East Carolina University to Marshall University Special Collections. The original processing, organizing, and files were maintained in this transfer. The only change that has been made is the addition of the new accession number to the existing folders.

The bulk of this collection pertains to Dr. Burnside’s congressional and political activities (1945-1956) and is composed largely of scrapbooks, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Materials reflect the time and effort Dr. Burnside directed towards environmental issues, unemployment, the problems faced by small businesses and farmers, and the promotion of tariffs on foreign products that competed with local …

20250626: College Of Science, 1975-2002, College Of Science

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Science at Marshall University from 1975-2002. Items were received in 2025 from the Dean of College of Science, Dr. Wesley Stites. This collection includes notable materials from or about the history of of the Science Building and its renovations. Also included is the project manual for the RCB Biotechnology Center.This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, June 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, May 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

Spring Commencement, 2025, Marshall University

Marshall University Commencement

Program for the Commencement of Marshall University, Saturday, May 10, 2025 held at the Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, West Virginia.

Integrating Positive Psychology And Spirituality To Foster Meaning And Well-Being In Older Adults, Crystal Morris

Adultspan Journal

This perspective article explores the integration of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) and spirituality in therapy to foster meaning and well-being in older adults. It highlights exercises such as the positive introduction, positive legacy, character strengths, mindfulness, mindful-based yoga, and a manifestation prayer journaling. The interventions presented are tools to support older adults that may experience depression, difficult life transitions, and the search for renewed meaning. Therapists who integrate PPIs and spirituality into therapy can promote a holistic, non-pathological approach to treatment.

20250428: Student Government Association, 1910-1990, Student Government Association

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Student Government Association at Marshall University from 1910-1990. Items were received sometime in the 1990s and include a Senate Agendas and MInutes, SGA newsletters, Executive Branch Meeting Minutes, a definitive history until 1936, and other materials related to their operation as a student group. Please download inventory for full list of contents.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, April 25, 2025, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, April 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

20250408: Marshall Artist Series, 2025, Marshall Artist Series

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Artist Series at Marshall University from March-April 2025. Items were received in April 2025. Items include movie-sized posters of the programs from the Artist Series, including Javier Zamora, BANFF Mountain Film Festival, and more. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, March 28, 2025, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, March 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

20250314: Sigma Sigma Sigma (Tri Sig), 1963-1993, Student Organizations

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from an alumnus of the Sigma Sigma Sigma organizations at Marshall University from 1963-1993. Items were received in 2025 from Lenora Sutphin. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

20250313: Swag And Giveaways Collection, 2005-2015, Marshall University

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the various organizations that would have provided physical ephemera or materials about Marshall University, Marshall's 50th anniversary as a university, "Bucks for Brains" paperweight, and stemless wine glasses branded with the Marshall logo. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, February 28, 2025, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, February 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

20250219: College Of Arts And Media, 1982-2019, College Of Arts And Media

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Arts and Media at Marshall University from 1982-2019. Items were received in 2024 and include notable materials from the Tri-State Arts Forum Newsletter, and Fine Arts Gala events over the years. This is not an exhaustive list, but the attached inventory will give a broad overview of what is contained in each of the boxes.

20250205: Marshall Artist Series, 2016-2024, Marshall Artist Series

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of the Artist Series at Marshall University from 2016-2024. Items were received in 2025. Items include movie-sized posters of the programs from the Artist Series, including Piff the Magic Dragon, Mikey Day, Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and more. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

20250204: University Communications, 1940-2012, University Communications

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of University Communications at Marshall University from 1940-2012. Items were received before 2022 and include notable materials including a Marshall University Cookbook (2005), some Parthenon issues, a copy of the book "A Coach in Progress: Marshall Football: A Story of Survival and Revival" , some letters and news clippings, some Marshall University Greenline Newsletters, and a 1940 copy of the student yearbook The Chief Justice. Please download the full list of contents.

Enhancing Elementary Students Conceptual Understandings Of Scientific Phenomena: The Impact Of Steam-First And Stem-First Approaches, Michael W. Corrigan, Joseph T. Wong, Doug Grove, Sage Anderson, Bradley S. Hughes

Elementary & Secondary Education Faculty Research

This study delves into the realm of student conceptual change, examining shifting understandings as important steppingstones on the path to sensemaking and canonical understanding in science education. It explores the potential of a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) curriculum, aiming to provide equitable learning opportunities, especially for emerging bilingual (EB) student populations. To achieve this, elementary school educators from randomly assigned schools received professional development training to implement a novel curriculum encompassing both STEM and STEAM (STEM + Arts) approaches to life science instruction. These approaches comprised: (1) an NGSS-aligned STEM unit employing inquiry-based science instruction; (2) an …

20250201: Football Vhs Collection, 1992-2009, Athletics

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the Department of Athletics at Marshall University from 1992-2009. Items were received in 2025. This is not the only collection of materials for Marshall University Football, but this specific collection includes coverage of the football season, including but not limited to games during the date range period. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents in this specific collection.

The Implementation Of Faculty Development In Providing Effective Feedback Utilizing Simulation, Mark Gustafson, Jessica Amos, Lisa Calderwood

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Background

Feedback is important in medical education, but various factors can impact its effectiveness. Feedback frameworks have been created to address these challenges, but simulation-based instruction of these frameworks has not been studied. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction utilizing simulation to teach faculty how to deliver feedback.

Methods

Faculty development feedback workshops were held from October 2022 through May 2023 at Charleston Area Medical Center Institute for Academic Medicine. Each workshop consisted of a didactic session and 3 simulated scenarios during which the faculty learner gave feedback to a resident. Surveys were conducted before the workshop, …

Introducing A Point-Of-Care Tool To Teach Health Science Students About Social Determinants Of Health, Cassandra Simpkins, Alexandra Bowman, Kathleen Bors, Meghan Allwes, Lisa Calderwood

Marshall Journal of Medicine

Background

Social determinants of health (SDoH) are recognized as modifiable drivers of optimal health and an opportunity to achieve health equity, yet many clinicians still experience barriers to addressing their patients’ social needs. To help connect patients to supportive resources, the American Academy of Family Physicians developed the Neighborhood Navigator (NN) tool. This study examined the impact of incorporating the NN tool into SDoH education for medical and pharmacy students and examined their perceptions of the tool.

Methods

This prospective study of third- and fourth-year medical and PharmD students included assessments before and after an SDoH learning activity. The survey …

A Decade Of Scientific Excellence: Celebrating The Marshall Journal Of Medicine, Darshana T. Shah

Marshall Journal of Medicine

No abstract provided.

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Graduate Council Meeting, January 31, 2025, Marshall University Graduate Council

Graduate Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

20250127: Help Program, 1981-2015, Academic Affairs

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials Marshall University's H.E.L.P. Center from 1981-2015. Items were received in 2025. This collection contains materials connected to Marshall University’s H.E.L.P. Program and, more broadly speaking, Marshall University. The collection includes photographs, video tapes, newspapers, news clippings, newsletters, internal documents, books/booklets, correspondence, training materials, and other memorabilia. The collection is presently organized into one series of four boxes:

• Box 1: Dr. Barbara Guyer, Photographs, Publications, Correspondence, Medical H.E.L.P., Articles, and News clippings
• Box 2: Newspapers, News clippings, Newsletters, Photographs, Photo-slides, and Plaque
• Box 3: Materials Related to Myers Hall and Construction/Expansion of H.E.L.P. Building
• Box 4: Video …

The Minutes Of The Marshall University Staff Council Meeting, January 2025, Marshall University Staff Council

Staff Council Minutes

No abstract provided.

20250110: Assorted University Materials, 1975-2024, Marshall University

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from various departments at Marshall University from 1975-2024. Items were received between 2023 and 2024 and include notable materials from the Memorial Fountain Dedication as a Historic Landmark certificate, a signed copy of "Permission to Dream" by Chris Gardner, a thank you note from President Donald Dedmon to Georgia Mason for her letter to the university about the plane crash, Appreciative Advising Handouts, and promotional materials from the Marshall Artists Series. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

20250109: Mu Facilities Master Plan And Sesquicentennial Coins, 2013-2022, University Communications

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the office of University Communications at Marshall University from 2013-2022. Items were received in 2024 and include notable materials about the MU Facilities Master Plans (from 2013 AND from 2022) and 3 silver Marshall Coins.