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Charity-And Project-Based Service Learning Models Increase Public Service Motivation Outcomes Among Dietetic Students In A Community Nutrition Course, Lauren Dinour, Jennifer Kuscin

Department of Nutrition and Food Studies Scholarship and Creative Works

Objective:

To determine whether dietetic students would report a change in their public service motivation (PSM) following a community nutrition service learning (SL) course, and whether the SL model (charity v. project) influences this change differently.

Design:

Using a pretest–posttest, nonequivalent groups quasi-experimental design, this study compared students’ PSM at the beginning and end of a 15-week college-level course. PSM and four component dimensions (attraction to public policy, commitment to public interest, compassion and self-sacrifice) were measured via electronic survey using the PSM scale. Average PSM scores were compared between and within the charity and project groups using independent samples …

2021 September - East Tennessee State University Retirees Association Newsletter, Retirees Association, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Retirees Association Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Citation Patterns In Chemistry Dissertations At A Mid-Sized University: An Internal Citation Analysis And External Comparison, Lisa M. Rose-Wiles

Library Publications

This study analyzes the references cited in 34 chemistry dissertations and compares the results with an earlier study of citations in American Chemical Society journals. The dissertations cite more references and older references and a greater diversity of sources. They have the same tendency to heavily cite journal articles from a small core of traditional journals. This study underscores the value of comparing internal citation analyses with external citation analyses, and of analyzing the number of citing authors as well as the number of citations. Interlibrary loan and internal usage statistics were also used to inform collection development and library …

September 1, 2021 Greenmail, University Of Alabama At Birmingham

GreenMail (student newsletter through 2024)

No abstract provided.

Statewide Moment Of Silence To Honor 12,000 Lost To Covid-19, Alicia Rohan

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Exploring The Factors Affecting The Development Of Reading Habits Among Children, Zaheer Ahmad, Dr. Muhammad Tariq, Qaiser Iqbal, Tahira Akbar Sial

Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)

This study explores the factors affecting the reading development of middle schools' students studying in private schools. A quantitative study with the help of survey design was conducted on parents whose children were enrolled in 6^th to 8^th grades in private middle schools of Lahore, Pakistan. The research findings indicated that excessive use of screens such as mobile, TV, and electronic games are the major problems parents face in the promotion of reading habits among children. The other difficulties include the excessive curriculum textbooks, lack of interest by parents, high cost of reading material, lack of school-level practices, …

2021-September-01-Africana Studies Becomes Black American Studies At Etsu, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 1, 2021) – East Tennessee State University’s College of Arts and Sciences announces its new Black American Studies (BAS) Program, formerly known as Africana Studies.

“The new Black American Studies Program is excited to be open for business,” said Dr. Daryl A. Carter, director of the program. Since he took the reins in August 2020, BAS has “changed its name to reflect the program’s focus, pursue opportunities, engage faculty and diligently establish partnerships with a variety of partners on campus and throughout the region.

Program name change reflects focus

2021-September-01-Bot Meeting September 17, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY — (September 1, 2021) East Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees will hold its quarterly meeting and several committee meetings on Friday, Sept. 17.

All meetings will be conducted in person at the D.P. Culp Student Center, East Tennessee Room, with limited seating.

Meetings are scheduled as follows:

• Audit Committee – 8 a.m.
• Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee – 9:45 a.m.
• Finance and Administration Committee – 11 a.m.
• Board of Trustees Meeting – 1 p.m.

When they become available, the agenda and accompanying materials for the meeting will be posted at etsu.edu/trustees under “Meeting Schedule & Materials.” …

2021-September-01-Center For Surgical Innovation And Training, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

Center for Surgical Innovation and Training

East Tennessee State University's Center for Experiential Learning (CEL) is an educational center located on the Mountain Home VA Campus at ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine. Experiential learning focuses on creating innovative learning opportunities that result in a meaningful impact utilizing the most sophisticated technology available to provide a safe yet realistic environment to develop clinical skills through Healthcare Simulation.

One of the newest areas of the CEL is …

2021-September-01-Etsu And Vanderbilt Researchers Continue Partnership To Study Sepsis, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

ETSU, Vanderbilt research partnership

JOHNSON CITY, TN – East Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers are continuing a five-year partnership with a $2.1 million National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant to study trained immunity in sepsis.

Drs. David Williams (ETSU Quillen College of Medicine) and Ed Sherwood (Vanderbilt) have been awarded a grant by the NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences. This competitive renewal grant titled “Training Innate Immunity: A …

2021-September-01-Cycling Event At Bristol Motor Speedway Promotes Healthier Lifestyles, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY — Cyclists of all experience levels will race the World’s Fastest Half-Mile this fall as a full day of relay events roll onto the track at Bristol Motor Speedway (BMS), Saturday, Oct. 16, for The Quillen 100.

 Started in 2019 by students in the East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine, The Quillen 100 aims to positively impact Northeast Tennessee and the Appalachian region by promoting cardiovascular health and exercise through education and engagement. Not only an event, but a non-profit health organization, The Quillen 100 emphasizes wholesome lifestyle choices that lead to healthy heart practices, …

2021-September-01-Etsu Celebrates Healthcare Simulation Week, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, TN — East Tennessee State University is celebrating Healthcare Simulation Week, Sept. 13-19, with special recognition and events planned for the health care simulation professionals who work with the Center for Experiential Learning (CEL) at the Mountain Home VA campus at ETSU.

CENTER FOR EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

“Experiential learning focuses on creating innovative learning opportunities that …

2021-September-01-Grad Student Lukman Fashina Earns Honors For Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY (Sept. 1, 2021) — Maintaining access to a clean water supply and keeping it drinkable is a top priority for the nearly 10% of Tennesseans who get their water from private water sources like karst springs and groundwater wells. To ensure supplies from karst springs located in Northeast Tennessee are safe for consumption, Lukman Fashina, a graduate student in the East Tennessee State University Department of Geosciences is spending some award-winning time in the field and in the research lab.

For his master’s thesis, Fashina received the 2021 Richard A. Herbert Memorial Education Scholarship from American Water Resources …

2021-September-01-Knoxville Tva Employees Credit Union Stage Opens, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY – Leaders from East Tennessee State University announced today that the stage area in the D.P. Culp Student Center Cave will be named the Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Stage.

The naming recognizes a recent $75,000 pledge from Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union.

“We are honored to be part of the exciting renovation that has taken place within the D.P. Culp Student Center and to support the experience of students at East Tennessee State University,” said Charlotte Havely, Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union’s Vice President for Marketing.  “The Cave within the Culp Student Center is a popular place …

2021-September-01-Gray Fossil Site Volunteers Can Help Uncover The Ancient Past, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Individuals who would like to join East Tennessee State University’s world-class team of paleontologists exploring the ancient history of East Tennessee are invited to volunteer this fall at the Gray Fossil Site and Museum.

Volunteers needed!

At top: Wet screening takes place on the grounds of the Gray Fossil Site, behind the museum. This essential process has relied on volunteer help for …

2021-September-01-Pharmacy Medicine Going On Admissions Tour Across Tennessee, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Admissions representatives from East Tennessee State University Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy and Quillen College of Medicine are going on the road across the state of Tennessee to visit college students who are interested in a career in pharmacy or medicine.

The tour includes stops at:

• Monday, Sept. 27, 1-3 p.m. CT: Tennessee Tech University, Lab Science Commons Building
• Tuesday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. CT: Union University, White Hall room 322  (Quillen College of Medicine only)
• Tuesday, Sept. 28, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: Jackson State Community College, Science Building Atrium (Gatton College …

2021-September-01-Professor, Grad Student Author Article On Covid-19 And Nutrition, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

COVID-19 and Nutrition

JOHNSON CITY, TN – An East Tennessee State University professor and graduate student have co-authored an article addressing the ways in which COVID-19 has changed the practice of nutrition.

The article titled “COVID & Nutrition: How the Pandemic has Changed Practice” was co-authored by Dr. Michelle Johnson, associate professor and director of the Dietetic Internship Program in ETSU’s College of …

Une Library Services Quarterly Report September 2021, Une Library Services

Quarterly Reports

Highlights of accomplishments of the University of New England's Library Services department.

The Hr Connection, Georgia Southern University

Human Resources Newsletter

• Paid Parental Leave
• Happening This Month
• Wellness Tip of the Month
• Recipe of the Month
• USG Virtual Suicide Prevention Conference
• Upcoming USG Well-Being Events
• Hiring Timelines
• H.E.R.O. Folder
• Upcoming Inclusive Excellence Events

Academic Assessment Update, Georgia Southern University

Academic Assessment Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Hazy Team Composition Processes: Shared Team Leadership, A Strategy To Team Excellence In Higher Education, Pervaiz Masih

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Teamwork is an emergent property of efficacious organizations. Team-based and result-oriented organizational structures are gaining momentum, increasing 6% each year. Over 80% of organizations globally deploy teams by putting ordinary people to work together for extraordinary performance. The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center is a unique institute that teaches foreign languages in an immersive and team-based environment. This mixed-methods research study investigated (a) the teaching team composition processes, (b) the applicability of trust and diversity in team composition, and (c) the impact of shared team leadership in the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center. Data were collected from 82 …

Essence Of Partnership Management In Project-Based Learning: Insights From A University’S Global Project Programme, Gary Pan, Poh Sun Seow, Shankararaman, Venky, Kevin Koh

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

Universities today are embracing teaching pedagogy of project-based learning (PBL) through collaboration with industry. PBL allows students to learn theory in the classroom, then apply what they have learned in the field, solving a wide array of business or societal challenges facing organizations, while at the same time, solidifying their own knowledge. While there are many benefits of such academic-industry partnership, there are also challenges that if not addressed, may have serious consequences. This study aims to develop a framework that highlights the essence of partnership management in a PBL setting and validate the framework by conducting a focus group …

Psychoactive Substance Use In Medical School Students At A Public University In Argentina: Lifetime Prevalence And Differences

Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education

No abstract provided.

New Diversity Education Course Aims To Improve Inclusive Communications, Staff

Browse All News

No abstract provided.

Academic Assessment Update, Georgia Southern University

Institutional Assessment & Accreditation

No abstract provided.

Advice For Educational Counselors, Advisors, Faculty, And Staff: Paving The Pathways To Post-Secondary Education: Removing Barriers And Creating Opportunities For Students Of Color (Soc) And First-Generation College Students (Fgcs) To Flourish, Amanda R. Morales, Edmund T. Hamann

Department of Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education: Faculty Publications

The purpose of this Equity Tool is to guide education stakeholders with roles in various parts of high school students’ development, in developing shared understandings to discuss the transition from high school to higher education.

For supplemental guidance, please see the companion pamphlet for Students of Color and First Generation College Students: Advice for Students of Color and First-Generation Students: Successful Transitions from High School into and Within College/University

John Murphy Announces Fall Id Camp Date, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• John Murphy Announces Fall ID Camp Date

Prestige Vs Practicality: Transition Of Dual Enrollment Secondary Students To Post-Secondary Options: A Case Study, Robin Dakers Lynch

Dissertations

This qualitative research study investigated the perceptions of support during the college choice process of former CTE dual-enrollment students at one technical college campus. In addition, it examined the types of support participants received as they progressed through the three-stage college choice process (predisposition, search, and choice). Interviews were conducted with eight former CTE dual-enrollment students from a technical college campus. Each participant completed a demographic survey and was asked 15 interview questions that coincide with the three stages of the college choice process. Finally, the data was analyzed and coded to develop a thematic findings structure.

The study resulted …

2021-September-01-Etsu Earns State, National Recognition For Interprofessional Education, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — East Tennessee State University’s Interprofessional Education and Research (IPER) program recently earned two statewide awards recognizing its work in championing and cultivating interprofessional education and practice. 

The Tennessee Interprofessional Practice and Education Consortium (TIPEC) presented the People’s Choice Award and the Poster Award to ETSU for a presentation showcasing ETSU’s relationship with interprofessional teams during the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic that occurs each November in Gray.

Interprofessional education is rooted in students learning and practicing team-based, collaborative care in order to improve health outcomes for patients.  

“The annual RAM clinic in Gray is a true …

2021-September-01-New Semg Lab At Etsu Publishes First Research, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU News

JOHNSON CITY — As a result of an extensive, ongoing collaboration between three East Tennessee State University colleges, which has resulted in creation of a new research lab at the school, the ETSU Spatial Epidemiology and Medical Geography (SEMG) Lab has had its first COVID-19 research paper published in the Journal of Appalachian Health with a second expected to publish this month.

Part of a major interdisciplinary alliance between the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Geosciences/Geoinformatics and Disaster Science (GADS) Lab, the College of Public Health Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, and Quillen College of Medicine Department of …