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2023-December-20-Etsu Health Launches Storybook Trail.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Families can now enjoy a new Storybook Trail on ETSU Health’s Johnson City clinic campus. The trail is an outdoor reading experience where families can interact through literacy and physical activity.

ETSU Health partnered with the Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation and Ballad Health’s Department of Population Health to develop the trail. GELF’s Storybook Trail program presents a children’s storybook on child-height panels along a short trail with featured reading tips to promote adult-child interaction around books and nature.

The Storybook Trail on ETSU Health’s Johnson City clinic campus brings to visitors the children's book, “A Rainy Day Adventure” by Dr. …

2023-December-20-Etsu Unveils 2023 Holiday Video Featuring A Star-Studded Cast, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Welcome to Buccaneer Land!

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) proudly announces the release of its much-anticipated annual holiday video. This year, we're dialing up the charm and nostalgia by taking a whimsical journey to "Buccaneer Land," a magical realm inspired by the hit Barbie movie. Prepare to be transported to a world where dreams come alive and creativity knows no bounds!

A Star-Studded Buccaneer Spectacle

Our 2023 edition features a lineup of talent that's nothing short of spectacular. Bringing together a diverse cast from across the campus, the video showcases the many ways to shine in the Buccaneer community. …

2023-December-20-Encouraging Yps To Give Back Through Service.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Helping a relatively new organization to grow and serve the region is one of several items on the plate of East Tennessee State University’s Nathan Farnor for the new year ahead.

Farnor, coordinator of Leadership and Civic Engagement at East Tennessee State University, is chair-elect of the Young Professionals of Johnson City (YPJC) for 2024.

YPJC will celebrate its second anniversary in February. Farnor, who joined the organization in the fall of 2022, has served this year as a member of the Young Professional Advisory Council. In addition to providing guidance on YPJC’s priorities and programming, this council offers support …

How To Write A Manuscript: A Guide For Trainees, Yuqian Tian, Ivy N. Haskins

Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

This is a simple guide for trainees to learn how to write and publish a manuscript. We aim to introduce new trainees to the steps of publishing a manuscript and provide advice to increase their chances of manuscript acceptance.

2023 December 12 - From My Notepads Newsletter, Office Of The President, East Tennessee State University, Brian Noland

From My Notepads: A Newsletter from President Brian Noland

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2023-12-20 Message From The President, Morehead State University. Office Of The President.

Staff Congress Records

A message from the President to the campus community on the passing of professor of emeritus Larry Albert on December 20, 2023.

Holiday Heart Syndrome: What Is It? How Can You Prevent It?, Anna Jones

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The [Dis] Advantage Of Studying Higher Education (He) With Dyslexia, Keith Murphy

Journal of Franco-Irish Studies

Contemporary discourse and literature surrounding dyslexia is often dominated by notions of disability, deficit, lack, vulnerability, and social expectancies around achievement in education. This paper explores that when students identify dyslexia as a limitation, it becomes a barrier to successful learning and has a negative effect on their identity, which impacts them socially and academically, leading to vicissitudes, voice suppression and what I term, academic imprisonment. Accepting dyslexia as an integral part of the self and viewing it through a prism of difference as opposed to a deficit, are emerging themes for students with dyslexia to help achieve, while studying …

Editor's Comments, Michael T. Miller

Journal of Research on the College President

We are pleased to present Volume 7 of the Journal of Research on the College President. In the pages that follow, you will find a variety of research methods exploring the incredibly complex world of the contemporary college president. Wepner, Henk, and Broege explore a model for understanding how a president can survive in the presidential role, Ruch, Coll, and Ruch discuss presidents and college student success, and Jack offers a profile of Black women serving in presidential roles. In total, we have five original research articles included in this volume of the journal.

Leading For What, Leading For Who? An International Comparative Analysis Of University Presidents’ Leadership Amid Covid-19, Santiago Castiello-Gutiérrez, Jon Mcnaughtan, Sarah Maria Schiffecker, Hugo A. García

Journal of Research on the College President

The COVID-19 pandemic presented a unique shared challenge for all HEIs leaders around the world. Besides balancing institutional tasks and ensuring the health and safety of the campus community, university presidents were challenged with promoting equity and showing empathy in their leadership. Framed by Henry Mintzberg’s (1973) theory on managerial roles, this study uses in-depth interviews of 14 university presidents in eight countries, to understand how they enacted different roles in leading their institutions through a global crisis. Despite differences among presidential leadership styles in diverse contexts, findings from the study show that leadership roles shifted from securing their institution’s …

Exploring Non-Traditional Presidents In Higher Education, Susan L. Gorman, David C. Hood, Tania C. Reis

Journal of Research on the College President

Higher educational institutions (HIEDs) are complex organizations at a pivotal moment in history (Bourgeois, 2016; Guskin & Marcy, 2002; McGee, 2015). This qualitative study sought to understand the leadership traits of nontraditional college presidents, particularly those with business management backgrounds, to determine whether HIEDs could benefit from hiring them to help face challenges today. Results of the study were based on data collected from eight current college presidents collected April–August 2022. Three major findings and several subthemes emerged. Two major findings were expected: college presidents with business management experience are business driven and turnaround driven. A third major finding was …

Presidents And Student Success: Repositioning To A Student-Centered Institution, Charles P. Ruch, Kenneth M. Coll, Cathleen B. Ruch

Journal of Research on the College President

Now reopened following the pandemic, each institution is in the process of assessing its impact and adjusting its institutional model to assure sustainability in the future. Returning totally to the ‘status quo ante’ is not a viable option as some repositioning is required. This study highlights three critical elements that inform this process from the perspective of the presidency. First, significant environmental trends and their impact are presented. Upon analysis, improved student success emerges as a critical driving force in repositioning. Second, an overview of successful institutional programs and initiatives that foster a student-centered institution are examined concluding with a …

See New Works By Artist Amanda Ross-Ho At Uab's Aeiva Opening Jan. 12, Shannon Thomason

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A Conceptual Framework For Understanding Presidential Longevity, Shelley B. Wepner, William A. Henk, Nora C. R. Broege

Journal of Research on the College President

High turnover rates with college and university presidents make longevity an important matter for higher education. This paper provides a conceptual framework that identifies factors affecting presidents’ ability to stay in their positions, especially when their longevity is desirable. The framework builds upon 26 years of previous work involving the leadership practices, characteristics, and longevity of education deans, academic deans, and Chief Academic Officers. Four major categorical factors, both internal and external to self, are described that contribute reciprocally to presidents’ ability to last on the job. These four factors—personal identity, professional identity, professional capacities, and professional environment—are connected with …

Profile Of Black Women Presidents At Four-Year Colleges And Universities, L. Hazel Jack

Journal of Research on the College President

While women represent the majority of college students, they are underrepresented in positions of leadership in higher education. The presence of Black women in positions of leadership is even less. This article sought to identify how many Black women are presidents of four-year colleges and universities, what types of institutions these women lead, and their path to the presidency. This research identified 83 Black women college presidents, 55 of which represent some type of first for their institution and, in some cases, even the system or state. Their pathway to the presidency was consistent with the literature finding that women’s …

Uab And Children's Of Alabama Celebrate Bookworm Day With Addition Of New Nicu Book Vending Machine, Public Relations

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December 19, 2023 Ereporter, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

eReporter (campus newsletter)

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Student Perspectives Of Global Citizenship Within A Virtual Exchange

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

Emerging Scholar

Exploring The Need For Additional Title Ix Education And Training, Maria K. Lamiotte

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

This quantitative study explores the differences between students, faculty, and staff about the need for additional Title IX education and training at a community college in Southeastern Connecticut from the four-level construct of the Social-Ecological Model of sexual misconduct prevention. This paper analyzed the existing literature on sexual misconduct education and training across higher education institutions, specifically related to community colleges nationwide. The literature was limited, related to community colleges. The data analysis explored the differences between students, faculty, and staff’s gender, sexual orientation, and college status about the need for additional Title IX education and training using archival data …

Introduction To `5(5s) 2023 Jcihe Emerging Scholar Research Summaries

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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Full Issue 15(5s) Emerging Scholars 2023

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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International Engagement Newsletter, December 19, 2023, University Of Northern Iowa. Office Of International Engagement.

Office of International Engagement newsletter

In this issue:

--- Happy Winter Break
--- Congrats: New International Graduates
--- Holiday Hoopla
--- OIE Winter Break Schedule
--- Tips from Our Director

How Do Staff And Families Perceive The Effects Of After School Programs On The Overall School Experience?, Selena Alonzo

Masters Theses (Archived)

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The Impact Of Effective Teaching In Closing The Achievement Gap For Minority Students Entering Post-Secondary Education: A Case Study, Diamon Cymon Ike Hughes

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

The purpose of this instrumental case study was to explore the practices and strategies utilized by high-performing teachers to impact the learning outcomes for economically disadvantaged and minority students. The theory driving this study was Hattie’s theory of visible learning, which asserts that teaching and learning are the most significant factors impacting student achievement. The study took place at Phoenix Academy Alternative High School. Phoenix is an alternative high school for at-risk students and is a majority economically disadvantaged and minority campus. Participants in the study were teachers who teach core subjects with mandatory passing requirements for student graduation and …

Pump Up The Jam: Musical Impact On Exercise Performance Explained, Adam Pope

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2023 In Review: Thanks For The Tip, Reporter Staff

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See "Warhol Revisited" At Uab's Aeiva From Jan. 12-March 16, 2024, Shannon Thomason

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University Faculty Perceptions Of Professional Development: Impact And Effectiveness, Claudia Vela, Velma D. Menchaca, Hilda Silva

Journal of Educational Leadership in Action

The purpose of this study was to examine faculty perceptions of the effectiveness and impact of professional development programs and activities in the areas of teaching, research, and service. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted in a four-year Hispanic-serving institution in South Texas. It focused on exploring tenured and tenure-track faculty perceptions and experiences of their participation in professional development to help them meet tenure and promotion expectations. Analysis of data showed that faculty had mixed feelings about the workshops and training sessions that were offered on campus. However, networking, collaboration, and access to resources and technology were practices that …

2023-December-18-Etsu Psychology Working To Meet National Needs.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

The results are consistent, as well as troubling.

For three straight years, psychologists across the United States report seeing patients enduring an increase in mental health symptoms, often resulting in longer treatment time.

The gist: Psychologists aren’t sure they can meet the incredible need, according to the annual survey from the American Psychological Association.

Prizing hands-on learning and relevant research, East Tennessee State University is working to produce students well prepared to meet this nationwide concern.

“There are several ways in which our department is helping our students enter the workforce in order to make a real-world impact in the …

2023-December-18-Etsu Reports Record $70.4 Million In Sponsored Program And Research Funding.Pdf, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

From research in rural health to work in the booming field of biotechnology, East Tennessee State University aims to generate scholarship that has a real-world impact both in the region and beyond.

And in the last fiscal year, ETSU earned an impressive $70.4 million in external awards. That funding goes toward pushing major advancements in a range of diverse fields.

“ETSU is certainly known for the immense and engaging hands-on learning experiences we offer our students with a goal of helping them move from enrolled to employed,” said Dr. Kimberly D. McCorkle, ETSU provost and senior vice president for Academic …