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2023-February-01-David Brooks To Headline Etsu's 'Festival Of Ideas'.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Festival of Ideas, an annual event that draws nationally known speakers to campus, will be held the week of Feb. 27.

Headlining this year’s festival, with a theme of curiosity, connection and community, is the bestselling author and well-known commentator David Brooks, as well as Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, the co-hosts of the popular “Pantsuit Politics” podcast. Holland and Silvers will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center Ballroom. Brooks is set to speak on Wednesday, March 1, at 7 p.m. in the Martin …

2023-February-01-Etsu Collaborating For Film Competition.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – The Department of Media and Communication at East Tennessee State University, in conjunction with Wallace Theatre and ActionVFX, will host an out-of-the-ordinary film competition March 3-5.  

The second annual 52 Film Fest is a 52-hour film competition. Teams of filmmakers will have 52 hours to complete a short film. The teams will work on their films from 8 a.m. on Friday to noon on Sunday. There will be two screenings for completed films on Sunday night at the Wallace Theatre, and an awards ceremony will follow the second screening.  “We had an amazing first festival last year …

2023-February-01-Celebrating Unity- Etsu Recognizing Art Installation.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University will formally recognize an art installation, part of the global Peace Crane Project, on the walls of the D.P. Culp Student Center. 
 
The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23, on the first floor of the Culp near the Cave. 
 
In fall 2022, students in a course at ETSU titled “Special Topics: Art in Public Space” worked to permanently document some of ETSU’s core values of unity and diversity. The design celebrated International Day of Peace, highlighting the Peace Crane Project with a mural depicting the region’s mountainous landscape and …

2023-February-01-Etsu Announces Roan Class Of 2027.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Nine high-achieving high school seniors from across the region have been selected as the newest members of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University. These nine students will join 24 returning Roan Scholars on campus in the fall as part of the prestigious four-year scholarship program.  

“We are very excited to select nine new Roan Scholars for the first time,” said Executive Director Scott Jeffress. “(Roan Founder) Mr. Louie Gump’s initial vision for the Roan included having at least 10 students in each class. From an inaugural class of four Roan Scholars, we have …

2023-February-01-Etsu Health Hosting Healthcare Leadership Summit.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – ETSU Health is hosting a Healthcare Leadership Summit for high school students from throughout the region on Tuesday, March 7, from 4-8 p.m. at East Tennessee State University’s Quillen College of Medicine.

At the summit, students will have the opportunity to learn about careers in health care, including medicine, nursing, physical and occupational therapy, emergency medical services (EMS), radiologic science, pharmacy, public health and more. Students will be divided into small groups and led by mentors to explore each health care station.

“This will be an immersive experience with hands-on activities at each station so that students …

2023-February-01-Etsu Board Of Trustees To Hold Quarterly Meeting Feb .Pdf, Iversity 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, February 17. 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-February-01-Etsu Music Hosting Competition, Clinics.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

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JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Department of Music is hosting two events in mid-February open to students, parents, band directors and more.

Woodwind Day is Saturday, Feb. 18, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center.

“This is an exciting day filled with performances, master classes, clinics and more,” said Dr. Lisa Perry, an assistant professor in the department.

Several talented performers are on tap for Woodwind Day, including Dr. Erin Cameron, clarinet; Dr. Kristin Leitterman, oboe; Dr. Stephanie Hoeckley, flute; Dr. Elissa Kana, saxophone; and Kristen Smith, bassoon.

The participation fee is $15 …

2023-February-01-Etsu Named Finalist In National Marketing Competition.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University was named a Top 10 Finalist in the 2023 American Marketing Association (AMA) Collegiate Case Competition, sponsored by The Wall Street Journal. ETSU’s AMA organization, led by instructor Michelle Sullivan, earned this recognition in its second year as an active chapter. 
 
Competing against schools from across the nation, the ETSU students’ performance in the preliminary phase of the competition earned them a finalist spot in the top 10. They will present their analysis at the upcoming AMA International Collegiate Conference in New Orleans in late March and early April.

Students compete against schools …

2023-February-01-Etsu Focuses On Hands-On Learning, Sees Major Growth.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

During the quarterly meeting of the East Tennessee State University Board of Trustees today, board members received reports of continued growth at the university. Overall enrollment for the spring 2023 semester is up from last year and ETSU’s spring graduate enrollment is the highest it has been in nearly a decade. Graduate enrollment numbers reached 2,396 this spring with master’s programs in computer science, information systems and public health seeing the largest growth. The university also launched a new doctor of occupational therapy program this academic year, which enrolled its first cohort of students.  

“Students – and employers – understand …

2023-February-01-Etsu Offering Free Tax Preparation Help.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – A group of East Tennessee State University business student volunteers, under the guidance of accountancy faculty member Dr. Michelle Freeman, will offer free tax preparation assistance again this year through the Internal Revenue Service Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program.   

ETSU is an approved VITA location, and with financial support from Eastman Credit Union, student volunteers will assist taxpayers whose total household income was $60,000 or less during tax year 2022. Tax preparation services will be offered on the following Saturdays: Feb. 18, Feb. 25, and March 4 from 8:15 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sam Wilson Hall, room …

2023-February-01-Fall 2022 Dean's List.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University has announced the names of students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean’s list for fall 2022.

To receive this honor, undergraduate students must pass a minimum of 12 credits (excluding audits, incompletes, repeats, and pass/fail) with no grade below ‘B-’ in any course taken, and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students from the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours and earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 or above with …

2023-February-01-Etsu's Newly Formed Mock Trial Garnering Awards.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Less than a year old, East Tennessee State University’s Mock Trial team is already earning recognition.
 
The group captured the Spirit of American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Award, an honor given to the team that best exemplifies the ideals of college mock trial, including civility, fairness and professionalism, at an AMTA regional tournament in Dayton, Ohio, this week. Team member Makenna Harrell also won the Outstanding Witness Award during the competition.

Mock Trial in Dayton, Ohio

It was the team’s first tournament since forming last year.
 
“I am so proud of our team and how hard they have worked to …

2023-February-01-Etsu's Police Chief Nominated For National Honor.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – East Tennessee State University’s Cesar Gracia, chief of police and director of Public Safety, has been nominated for a national honor. 

“Campus Safety Magazine” named Gracia as a finalist for its Campus Safety Director of the Year.  

“This award was a complete team effort,” he said. “This prestigious nomination wouldn’t have been possible without their sacrifice and dedication to our community policing initiative. It is such an honor to have myself, our department and our university being recognized for our dedication to keeping our campus safe.” 

Gracia came to ETSU in late 2020. Prior to that, …

2023-February-01-Etsu's Ted Olson Releasing Albums Celebrating Black History.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – To help commemorate Black History Month, two albums produced and curated by East Tennessee State University’s Dr. Ted Olson will be released later this month. 

“Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium” and “Satan Is Busy in Knoxville: Revisiting the Knoxville Sessions, 1929-1930” will also be the subject of a listening session on Feb. 17 at noon at The Reece Museum on ETSU’s main campus. 

“These two albums are primarily intended to introduce significant recordings of Black roots music to new listeners, but even those familiar with the musicians on the albums will marvel at the state-of-the-art sound …

2023-February-01-Inspired By What They Learned At Etsu, Couple Opens Teahouse.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – More than a dozen years ago, Jesse Shelton caught the eye of Jessica Cooper (now Shelton) during an Honors College welcome picnic at East Tennessee State University.  

The two started dating about a month later and have “been together ever since,” Jesse recalled earlier this month.

Jesse and Jessica Shelton

Their experiences at ETSU – studying philosophy, history and psychology, as well as enjoying engaging conversations – was part of the inspiration for The Philosopher’s House, a tea shop the couple opened in Johnson City.  

“A lot of the passions that underlie this teahouse were engendered while …

2023-February-01-Why I Teach- Mary Mullins.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

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2023-February-01-Graham Joins Etsu As Chief Financial Officer And Vp Of Business And Finance.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Feb. 22, 2023) – East Tennessee State University announced the appointment of Christina Graham  as its new chief financial officer and vice president of Business and Finance. Graham began her new role this month, replacing Dr. B.J. King, who retired after 25 years of service at ETSU.

Graham previously served as the executive vice president for finance and chief financial officer at Lincoln Memorial University. There, she oversaw all business and financial activities, assisted in strategic planning to achieve the university’s goals and managed the institution’s operating budget.

“With more than 25 years of experience in higher …

The Hr Connection, Georgia Southern University

Human Resources Newsletter

Charging Towards Reaffirmation

Phase 3 Segments & Batches: Draft Submission & Internal Review

Upcoming Events

SACSCOC Accreditation Resources

Office Of Equity And Inclusion Newsletter - February 2023, Office Of Equity And Inclusion, East Tennessee State University

Office of Equity and Inclusion Newsletters

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Do Not Make Waves This Spring Break With These Child Water Safety Tips, Hannah Echols

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Critical Teaching Behaviors: Defining, Documenting, And Discussing Good Teaching, Claudia Cornejo-Happel

Publications

What does “good” teaching mean, and how can we know it when we see it? Perhaps you have grappled with these questions at some point in your career, either as an instructor wanting to document or grow your teaching effectiveness or as a peer or administrator trying to provide guidance to or assess the teaching of others.

This book serves three purposes: a condensed, evidence-based guide to effective teaching; a resource on creating a focused teaching narrative and teaching portfolio; and a toolkit that equips faculty to conduct peer observations, student midterm feedback, and productive conversations related to teaching.

The …

2023-02-01 Caudill Connection, Morehead State University. Caudill College Of Arts, Humanities And Social Sciences.

Caudill Connection

Caudill Connection newsletter for February of 2023.

The Impact Of Draconic Signs Upon The Game Design Process, Peter Carey

Postgraduate

This creative practice research project explores the use of draconic signs and symbols, and their impact upon the game design process through a game developed in VR and an accompanying exegesis. The research draws on semiotic theory, exploring how meaning is created and conveyed through the use of symbols in games. It examines how the addition of draconic symbols to locomotion, character abilities and dialogue choices may facilitate player agency. Further, it examines the impact integrating these symbols into the player's avatarisation may have on the construction of player identity.

Via a creative practical component, the research demonstrates the practical …

Fostering Student Connection To The Library: Personal Librarians And Fye, Loren Mixon, Tracy Conner

Library Faculty Presentations

Have you considered incorporating a personal librarian program into your First Year Experience Program but are concerned about your small staff size, smaller institution or the process of collaboration between the library and FYE programs? Through the experiences of a staff of two librarians at Kankakee Community College, participants will leave the session with strategies for implementing a personal librarian program in partnership with a required FYE course. Learn how to retain students and reduce library anxiety through a program that values individual student connection over content and centers the library as a supportive space.

Introduction To Volume 15 (2023), Rosalind Latiner Raby

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

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2023-02-01 Pac-5 Revisal Draft, Morehead State University. Faculty Senate.

Faculty Senate Records

Revisal draft for PAc-5 submitted to the Faculty Senate on February 1, 2023.

2023-February-01-Hold Off Planting Spring Flowers, Etsu Arborist Advises.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Seriously, don’t plant those spring flowers yet. 
 
That’s the advice from East Tennessee State University’s Travis Watson, the school’s campus arborist.
 
For gardeners across the South, the temptation is there. Temperatures have soared above normal, toppling records that in some instances stretch back more than a century.

ETSU arborist: Wait until Mother's Day to plant flowers

Feb. 9 registered 72 at the Tri-Cities Airport, the nearest National Weather Service climate site, setting a new single-day temperature record. Chattanooga hit 82 on Feb. 23, a new all-time monthly record with data going back to 1879. The March 1 …

2023-February-01-Meet Jennifer Davis.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

“The idea of rural medicine has really just been my lifestyle since I was a child,” said Jennifer Davis. “Looking back, it was a mentor I found in high school through the health science program in Rogersville who exposed me to the depth and breadth of rural medicine.” “The idea of rural medicine has really just been my lifestyle since I was a child,” said Jennifer Davis.

This fourth-year medical student is in the dual M.D./MPH degree program through the Quillen College of Medicine and College of Public Health. At Quillen, she is on the Rural Primary Care Track …

2023-February-01-Ensure That Everybody Feels A Sense Of Belonging.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – For Dr. Dawn Rowe, a professor in East Tennessee State University’s Clemmer College and program director for Access ETSU, inclusion isn’t so much about a space.  

“It is really about people’s efforts to ensure that everybody feels a sense of belonging, that they are welcome and that they can contribute,” she said.  

Such a sentiment helps guide Access ETSU, a program that has for years provided supplemental support to young adults with intellectual disabilities.   

Access ETSU partners with area school systems, local agencies and much of the university community to connect students to a range of …

2023-February-01-Free App Helps Students Navigate College.Pdf, Iversity Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU has unveiled an app that gives undergraduate students easy and fast access to connect with advisors and other critical offices.   

The Navigate Student app is free to students.    

“We are thrilled to offer this app,” said Dr. Bill Kirkwood, associate vice president for Student Life and Enrollment. “It lets our students use their mobile devices to connect with help at key moments. We believe it will help them succeed during their time at ETSU.” 

Navigate Student offers a range of helpful options, including scheduling appointments with academic advisors, the Center for Academic Achievement and other offices at the …