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Keeping Close From A Distance: Pandemic Reflections Of A Library Coordinator, Carla Flengeris

Intersections

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Soybean Gall Midge In Nebraska, Anthony J. Mcmechan, Thomas Hunt, Robert J. Wright

Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension, and Education Center

Soybean gall midge (Resseliella maxima Gagné) was described in 2019 as a new insect species in Nebraska, due to observations of widespread early season injury in eastern Nebraska, eastern South Dakota, western Iowa, and southwest Minnesota soybean fields (Gagné et al., 2019). Since its discovery, soybean gall midge has been causing significant injury and yield losses in soybean in eastern Nebraska. Although only recently identified, soybean gall midge is not likely new to the north- central region of the U.S. In 2011, orange larvae were documented in some isolated fields in northeast Nebraska that had received hail damage during the …

Mixed Methods Study Of The Relationship Between Students’ Perceptions Of School Climate, Attendance, And Academic Achievement, Danielle Nicole Carter

Dissertations

As previous studies have shown a relationship between school climate, attendance, and academic achievement within public schools nationwide, the current mixed methods study of the relationship between students’ perception of school climate, attendance, and academic achievement sought to explore such relationships within an urban charter high school in the Midwest. The researcher specifically examined student perceptions of teaching and learning, student-teacher relationships, school safety, and overall climate and investigated whether such perceptions were related to attendance rates or grade point average. For this study, approximately 63 participants in grades 9-12 voluntarily completed anonymous, electronic surveys (adapted from Panorama Instrument with …

New Diagnosis Scores Make It Easier To Identify Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction, Adam Pope

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Pandemic Pandemonium Speech Assignment, Cynthia Rostankowski

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Covid 19 Project, Christine Guzzetta

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(Personal Protective Equipment) Ppe Design Prompt, Kohar Scott

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Pandemic Pandemonium, Alena Sauzade

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Sonnets In Viral Times, Sarah Kate Anderson

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To illuminate our personal experiences during this time of sheltering-in, we will continue our investigation of sonnets as performance texts by writing and acting in our own creations. Held by the structure of the verse, we will create and perform sonnets that communicate our thoughts and feelings about life, loss, survival, resilience, and love during these unprecedented times. We will continue to lend our voices to the verse with specific concentration on embodiment, clarity, personal connection, and the merging of the emotional and intellectual through-line. This collaborative assignment has two parts: a creative writing component, and a skilled performance component.

Coronavirus Chronicles, Diane Guerrazzi

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Pandemic Pandemonium, Tina Korani

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Like many classes, the curriculum for MCOM 284: Advanced User Experience was derailed by COVID-19. However, the students quickly adapted to the situation and instead used what they’ve learned this semester to support the distribution of reliable information regarding the global pandemic. They were challenged to make an interactive visualization, infographic, or game that educates or informs an audience about the symptoms, preventions, or statistics of COVID- 19. Though the individual students worked remotely, they were still able to collaborate to create a diverse set of engaging experiences. Each of the 5 groups: 1. Used Adobe XD to gamify their …

How Can I Help? Investigating The Role Of Social Supports In Academic Resilience For Undergraduate Students, Grace M. Lady

Senior Theses

Academic resilience refers to a student’s ability to emotionally and cognitively adapt to academic adversity, including transitions to new experiences like college. This ability to bounce back is an important characteristic for academic success (Robbins et al., 2018; Hodge et al., 2017). Within the literature, there is a need to understand more interpersonal influences, such as social support, on resilience. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate what social support students rely on and how students use social support through times of academic difficulty, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic and the transition to college. Undergraduate students (N = 189) completed a …

Self-Efficacy Of Professionalism: Online Modules To Improve Implementation On Level Ii Fieldwork, Leigh Leonard, Otd, Ms, Otr/L

Department of Occupational Therapy Faculty Papers

Professionalism is a fundamental component of occupational therapy. The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has many official documents that reference professionalism including the Occupational Therapy Code of Ethics, Standards for Continuing Competence, Standards of Practice for Occupational Therapy, and the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, 4th ed. There are high professional expectations of occupational therapy students, however, the definition of professional behaviors varies among fieldwork educators, faculty, and occupational therapy students. The literature revealed four themes of professionalism that were consistent across all stakeholders. Online education has increasingly become the norm for many programs and there is strong …

Pathways To Retention Of Alternatively Licensed Special Education Teachers, Meghan W. Sinning

Education Doctorate Dissertations

Special Education teacher retention has been a chronic concern for administrators for the past 45 years. Since 1975 when the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) was passed, providing Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) to students with exceptionalities, school districts' ability to hire appropriately licensed Special Education teachers has been a continual concern. Additionally, Special Education teachers’ turnover rate exceeds that of many other content areas in education. The Special Education teacher's attrition rates who have completed an alternate route to licensure program have been even greater than traditionally trained Special Education teachers. The study’s quantitative research has focused on a …

2021-April-01-Appalachian Awakening, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – “Appalachian Awakening,” a short film giving an intimate look at the springtime wildlife of East Tennessee, is being featured online through the month of April. In addition, viewers will be able to join a virtual interview and Q&A with the producer on Earth Day – Thursday, April 22.

East Tennessee Wildlife

Producer Mauricio Antón is a paleoartist based in Madrid, Spain, who served …

2021-April-01-Bfa Exhibitions At The Reece Museum, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The East Tennessee State University Department of Art and Design and the Reece Museum present the “Spring 2021 BFA Senior Exhibition” now through April 30 featuring nine Bachelor of Fine Arts students.

The ETSU Department of Art and Design offers both Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in studio art and graphic design. Studio arts seniors are William Arrowood, Camila Edye, Loki Gardner, Lindsey Goddard, and Jess Uhl. Seniors in graphic design are Hank Collie, Haley McBrayer, Laura Rogers, and Emilee Storie. All nine students will graduate from ETSU in May.

 “Essential” is Arrowood’s look into the home-improvement …

2021-April-01-Dr Ted Olson Wins Appalachian Teaching Award, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (April 1, 2021) – East Tennessee State University professor Dr. Ted Olson is one of two postsecondary level winners of the 2020 Stephen L. Fisher Award for Excellence in Teaching, awarded by the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA).

Dr. Ted Olson

The Fisher Awards are sponsored by the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services …

2021-April-01-Diesel Daze At Carter Railroad Museum, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The George L. Carter Railroad Museum, located in the Campus Center Building of East Tennessee State University, will recall the era of diesel-powered railroading this Saturday, April 24.

With COVID-19 safety protocols in place, visitors will be welcomed to “Diesel Daze,” a day of internal-combustion trains dating from 1935 through 1970. Steam trains will be in operation on exhibits devoted to older reference points, but “usurpers to the throne” of horsepower will be on the HO and N scale displays.

The event places emphasis on unique earlier designs, stylized and painted for eye-catching beauty. 

“Today, the special …

2021-April-01-Etsu Archival Studies Program Ranks Th, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Intelligent.com recently ranked East Tennessee State University’s Online Archival Studies Program, part of the university’s Master of Arts in Liberal Studies degree, 15th in the nation’s “Top 43 Master’s in Liberal Arts Degree Programs” for “Best Archival Studies Focus.”

The ETSU Division of Cross-Disciplinary Studies offers two graduate options for students seeking to pursue archival education: a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS) degree with an archival studies concentration, and a standalone graduate certificate in archival studies. Students who earn the graduate certificate may apply their credits later to the MALS degree. 

Students may also concurrently …

2021-April-01-Etsu Bands Wind Band Classics Ii, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The East Tennessee State University Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will share their second virtual concert performance of the spring semester, which will stream on YouTube on Wednesday, April 14, at 5 p.m. and remain available for viewing afterward.

“Wind Band Classics II” features both concert bands of the ETSU Bands program in performances that were prepared over the course of several weeks and recorded in the Grand Hall of the new Martin Center for the Arts. These performances took place during each band’s rehearsal time, with safety accommodations and COVID-19 precautions in place.

This program of …

2021-April-01-Etsu Celebrating Homecoming In Spring, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University students and alumni were disappointed to not be able to celebrate Homecoming as usual in the fall for the 2020-21 academic year thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as the world, nation, state and university gradually begin moving toward normalcy, students can “click their heels” and say, “There’s No Place Like Homecoming!” this spring.

Homecoming activities are getting underway this week after several months of preparation for this spring’s observation of the annual celebration, which runs from April 10-17. With the exception of some activities being virtual, and of course, spring flowers rather …

2021-April-01-Etsu Museums Receive Awards Of Excellence, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The Reece Museum and Slocumb Galleries at East Tennessee State University received multiple honors from the Tennessee Association of Museums (TAM) during the organization’s recent virtual Awards of Excellence Conference.

The TAM awards are presented annually to museums across the state for exceptional projects, programs and events. Nominations are made by museum staff and individuals. Each entry is presented to the TAM Awards Committee, who makes final judging and awards decisions based on creativity, originality, resourcefulness, success, support of museum mission statement, and utilization of staff and volunteers. Categories include permanent, temporary, blockbuster and traveling exhibits; educational …

2021-April-01-Etsu To Hold Day Of Giving On April 15, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University alumni, friends and the campus community are invited to take part in the university’s annual Day of Giving, which will take place from 9 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, through 8:59 a.m. on Friday, April 16.

Sponsored by the ETSU Office of University Advancement and planned and conducted by a committee of 55 staff, faculty, retirees and alumni of the university, the Day of Giving is a concentrated effort to engage donors and encourage support for student scholarships, research, campus initiatives and more.

This is the third year ETSU has observed a Day …

2021-April-01-Fantastic Fungi, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The documentary film “Fantastic Fungi” will be shown at East Tennessee State University on Monday, May 3, at 7 p.m. in the Martha Street Culp Auditorium on the lower level of the D.P. Culp Student Center.

This critically acclaimed film by Louie Schwartzberg is a descriptive time-lapse journey into the magical, mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sustain and contribute to the regeneration of life on Earth that began 3.5 billion years ago.

Hosted by ETSU’s College of Arts and Sciences and Department of Sustainability, this free screening is open to students, …

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, …