2022-23 HONORS COLLEGE
Year in Review
DEAN’S
LETTER Our goal is to promote and support ambitious academic objectives for talented and motivated undergraduate students as well as innovative teaching and mentoring by our faculty. In addition, the College sponsors activities, events, and programs designed to enhance the collective cultural and intellectual environment and foster a more global perspective within the university community. Because the Honors College provides programming opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, it is no surprise that our students are competitive with the very best students in the nation for coveted slots in highly selective graduate and professional schools, as well as exciting careers.
Dr. Christopher Keller Dean of Honors College & Senior International Officer
OUR VISION To be recognized nationally as a leading innovator in developing the next right things in honors education and global citizenship programs that have the reach to positively impact all ETSU students and partners. 2 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
OUR MISSION In the Honors College at ETSU we hold a healthy disregard of the impossible. We believe that - when it comes to our students, staff, faculty and partners - everyone can be a positive agent of change who engages in meaningful and purposeful work for the betterment of their own lives, their communities, and others around the globe. The college, therefore, houses impactful curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular programs that provide one or more entry points for every ETSU student with the goal of transforming lives and elevating communities in northeast Tennessee and beyond. To help demonstrate this goal, we strive to offer unique and powerful educational opportunities that generate remarkable stories, stories our students tell about their experiences at ETSU that inspire feelings of admiration, trust and enthusiasm in all those who listen to them.
OUR GOAL To promote and support ambitious academic objectives for talented and motivated undergraduate students as well as innovative teaching and mentoring by our faculty. In addition, the college sponsors activities, events and programs designed to enhance the collective cultural and intellectual environment and foster a more global perspective within the university community. Because the Honors College provides programming opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, it is no surprise that our students are competitive with the very best students in the nation for coveted slots in highly selective graduate and professional schools, as well as exciting careers. HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023 | 3
SCHOLAR PROGRAMS
The Honors College houses three unique honors programs - Changemaker Scholars, Global Citizen Scholars, and Quillen Honors Scholars (formally Honors Early Assurance Pathway Scholars) - each one developed to provide a strong balance of curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular activities and experiences, each one suited to serve the personal, academic and professional needs of its students, and each one geared to transform lives and elevate communities in Northeast Tennessee and beyond. The Honors College also promotes Educational Abroad and Global Learning opportunities for ETSU students and faculty. ETSU has partnerships around the globe that offer students the ability to study abroad on six continents for various durations and types of programs. Additionally, the college provides students assistance with locating and funding a diverse range of internships. Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities connects students with faculty mentors who help students conduct original 4 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
research on sustained projects that build important professional and workplace competencies. Additionally, the office offers students the opportunity to apply for a slot in the Honors Undergraduate Research Scholars Program. The Office of Prestigious Awards helps students find and apply for nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships. The office works with students at ETSU in all majors and degree programs, and provides guidance on becoming a more competitive applicant for a broad range of opportunities. ETSU and the Office of Prestigious Awards support students pursuing many awards, including but not limited to Rhodes Scholarships, Marshall Scholarships, Fulbright Awards, Critical Language Scholarship, and Gilman Scholarships. Note: The Bert C. Bach Fine & Performing Arts Scholars Program has moved to the Mary B Martin School of the Arts, Dr. Scott ContrerasKoterbay, interim director. The final cohort for the Honors College Fine & Performing Arts Scholars Program was recruited for fall 2023.
STUDENT/ALUMNI/FACULTY/STAFF
SPOTLIGHTS
DECEMBER 2022 OUTSTANDING THESIS MENTOR AWARD DR. ERIK PETERSEN DR. ERIK PETERSEN, assistant professor of Health Sciences. Presented by honors scholar, Gabrielle Isabel Shipstone
DR. CHRISTINE ANZUR, assistant professor, Communication and Performance. Presented by honors scholar, Brooke Marie Hoa Hornberger
DR. CHRISTINE AZUR MAY 2023 OUTSTANDING THESIS MENTOR AWARD DECEMBER 2022 REMARKABLE STORY AWARD RACHEL NICOLE ANDREWS PRESENTED BY DR. CARSON MEDLEY
MAY 2023 REMARKABLE STORY AWARD EMILY LURAKAYE THOMPSON & WILLIAM L. THOMPSON PRESENTED BY DANIEL HEDDEN HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023 | 5
STUDENT/ALUMNI/FACULTY/STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
Hailey Story
GAINING INSIGHT & CONNECTIONS IN D.C.
T
his May, Hailey Story, a Global Citizen Scholar in the Honors College, attended The Washington Center’s (TWC) National Security seminar program. Hailey was part of a group of 130+ learners from around the country who gathered in person to experience the national security community from the inside while exploring their futures in the field. “Our partnership with TWC has provided unparalleled internship and seminar experiences for dozens of high-achieving undergraduates, helping them to launch careers in diverse fields, including criminal justice, politics, law, and business,” noted Karla Leybold, TWC Liaison, and assistant dean of the Honors College.
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At the National Security Seminar this year, keynote speakers and panel participants included Admiral Michael S. Rogers (USN, Ret.), former commander of U.S. Cyber Command, and former director of National Security Agency; Nicholas Schifrin, Foreign Affairs & Defense Correspondence with PBS NewsHour; and Dr. Mara Karlin, assistant Secretary of Defense for Strategies, Plans, and Capabilities with the U.S. Department of Defense.
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
ETSU 1911 INDUCTEES MASON MOSIER | Piney Flats, TN
B.S. political science and media and communications, served as SGA president for two years, the first outreach intern for a congressional office, and combined his fields of study to create a working definition of 21st century American political candidates in his thesis. He received the Ronald and Edith J. Carrier Award in 2022 for exceptional leadership. Mosier plans to study abroad and pursue a career in business management.
JESSICA RODRIGUEZ-POTTER | Cleveland, TN B.S. psychology, concentration in child psychology, double minor in early childhood development and trauma and resilience. She conducted research under the guidance of Dr. Diana Morelen, and presented research at ETSU’s Appalachian Student Research Forum and the Dr. Jay W. Boland Symposium. Rodriguez-Potter served with POLO and the Center for Academic Achievement. Interning as a medical advocate and labor doula with Atlanta’s Embrace Refugee Birth Support group, she hopes to use these experiences to advocate for maternal and child welfare in the humanitarian aid sector.
PAULINA RAMIREZ | Medellin, Columbia, South America B.S. biology with minors in culture & health and psychology. She conducted cardiovascular research under the guidance of Dr. Krishna Singh and presented at the state capitol, the American Physiological Society at the Experimental Biology Conference, and ETSU’s Boland Symposium. She volunteered and interpreted at the Remote Area Medical Clinic and Providence Medical Clinic. Ramirez plans to obtain an M.D. specializing in cardiology to combat health care disparities in the Appalachian area.
WILLIAM (BILLY) THOMPSON | Ocala, Florida B.S. health sciences with a concentration in human health and a minor in psychology. He conducted epilepsy research under the guidance of Dr. Chad Frasier and has presented his research at ETSU’s Appalachian Student Research Forum and the American Epilepsy Society’s annual meeting. He also completed a senior thesis on cellular energetics in epilepsy. HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023 | 7
STUDENT/ALUMNI/FACULTY/STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
ALUMNI SPIRIT
THE POWER OF STORYTELLING
HANDAA ENKH-AMGALAN
Handaa is a 2016 Honors College grad from Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia. After graduation, she majored in economics and moved to NYC to work for the NYC government. While there, she earned a master’s degree from New York University in public policy. In many countries around the world – including Handaa’s native Mongolia – tuberculosis remains a highly stigmatized disease, which is why when she was diagnosed with TB as a teenager, Handaa was encouraged to hide her disease for fear of discrimination, especially as a young girl from a low-income community. Thanks to treatment provided by The Global Fund, Handaa was able to make a full recovery after 6 months, including 2 months of hospitalization. 8 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
Given her experience as a TB survivor, Handaa felt it was important to speak out against the social stigma attached to TB and not only became an advocate, she also wrote a book titled “Stigmatized.” Today, Handaa works in the global humanitarian sector, specializing in refugee empowerment. She has been invited by the Office of the President of the UN General Assembly to share her book and its key messages. She will participate as a panelist in the second high-level meeting, with the World Health Organization, on the fight against tuberculosis during the 78th Session of the General Assembly on Sept. 22 in New York. “I am in awe of the power of storytelling and how it can leverage community voices to influence policies and programs at the highest level.”
PAVING PATHS OF SUCCESS
JESSE & JESSICA COOPER SHELTON Jesse Shelton, ‘13, caught the eye of Jessica Cooper Shelton, ‘13, during an Honors College welcome picnic at East Tennessee State University. Their experiences at ETSU – studying philosophy, history and psychology – 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 I was at ETSU,” Jesse said.
Jesse has other business ventures, investing in property and land management, and Jessica is a choreographer for the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre.
“I was a first-generation/low-income college student. The only way I was coming to college was through a scholarship,” Jessica said. “I was fortunate to get an Honors College scholarship, and I knew immediately when I saw ETSU that is where I wanted to be.”
They studied abroad while at ETSU. Jesse - Kathmandu, Nepal, and Jessica - Nagoya, Japan. Both taught English in Japan for a year after graduation and recently visited their Japanese friends and toured a tea-producing farm where they could take part in rolling, drying and steaming their tea. HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2021-2022 | 9
STUDENT/ALUMNI/FACULTY/STAFF SPOTLIGHTS
JESS RODRIGUEZ-
EMPOWERING TIME IN TANZANIA
POTTER
Jessica Potter, ‘23, a child psychology major and honors scholar, is studying Swahili in the East African country from mid-June through early August. “We are so proud of Jessica and what she has accomplished,” said Dr. Christopher Keller, senior international officer at ETSU and dean of the Honors College. Potter captured a Critical Language Scholarship, a deeply competitive award offered to U.S. college students annually through the U.S. Department of State. The award provides students with an in-country language immersion experience in which they gain proficiency in one of the many critical languages offered by the program. Potter stands as the first ETSU student to receive the award. Potter is spending 10 weeks in Arusha, Tanzania, near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro. Her interest in Swahili is tied to a previous internship and a future fellowship at Friends of Refugees, a nonprofit organization in Atlanta that assists female migrants and refugees from East Africa. 10 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
“I am incredibly thankful and excited for the opportunity to travel to Tanzania and learn Swahili this summer,” said Potter. “I would not be here without the support of wonderful mentors and friends, and I hope my experiences honor the people I care for and will serve in the future.”
SHARING CAREER PATH, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH Quillen honors scholars were invited by Dr. Ty Slatton to tour the Pikeville Medical Center and the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kentucky. Slatton is an alumnus of the ETSU Honors College and the Quillen College of Medicine. Students visited the medical center’s new diagnostic testing lab, radiation oncology and wound care.
“At the hospital, students saw an experimental wound care patch made of Icelandic Cod skin! The medical center is participating in a trial using fish skin for healing. They also saw two hyperbaric chambers, in which patients do a simulated “dive” to a depth of 33 feet of seawater – the pressure accelerates wound healing,” commented Karla Leybold, program advisor and assistant dean of the Honors College. HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023 | 11
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
ENACTING
Change
Honors College Changemaker Scholars traveled to Quito, Ecuador during spring break as part of their enhanced course curriculum, featuring country-specific content that enhances internationalization efforts as part of the ETSU Global Year Program. While in Ecuador, students, under the direction of Daniel Hedden, director of capstone projects, and Meaghan Heimbach, student engagement coordinator, collaborated with the Casas de Bienestar y Vida (Houses of Wellness and Life) in different parts of Quito. The Casas de Bienestar y Vida (CBVs) are publicly funded community health organizations that target a variety of vulnerable populations and offer 12 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
integral health services. All CBVs are staffed with doctors, nurses, nutritionists, psychologists and other health professionals, but each has a particular focus and aims to serve a particular population. Children: students helped with efforts to improve nutritional education, took part in workshops on growing food in urban gardens, and created a community garden for a local school. Adolescents: students engaged in educational discussions about addiction prevention, sexual and reproductive health, and safety. Seniors: students were invited to share a communal meal of traditional Andean food and dance with elderly members of the community.
DISRUPTIONS AND INFLUENCES A partnership between a Disruptions in Paris course and a North African Influences in Paris course allowed for two classes to network while combining their explorations of the city. Brittany Mitchell, student engagement coordinator, lead scholars. Students visited museums, took walking tours to see historical sites, and met with a human rights activist.
EXPANDING PERSPECTIVES
ETSU students Cristiana Martinez, Crimsyn Price, Lauren Ross and Jessica Upham (top left and clockwise) spent a week in Guangaje, Ecuador, with ETSU Quillen College of Medicine staff and medical students as part of the Medical Brigade program. ETSU is partnering with TIMMY Global Health, a nonprofit that provides global health equality and delivers financial, medical and human resources to community-based health and development projects around the world. The summer trip was led by Dr. David Wood, a professor in the Department of Pediatrics. The Medical Brigade program coincides with the ETSU Global Year program, an endeavor aimed at moving the university toward greater international influence. When planning for the project started, officials said they would select a South American country to focus on each year. Officials picked Ecuador for 2022-23. All of the students are
members of the Honors College and work with Dr. Christopher Keller, dean of the college and senior international officer at the university. “The Honors College at ETSU maintains a firm commitment to community-engaged learning, locally and globally,” said Keller. “Honors student participation in this Medical Brigade program with Dr. Wood and the Quillen College presents these four honors students with a fantastic experiential learning opportunity and a chance to learn from medical professionals and community members in Guangaje, while simultaneously making a positive impact in an under-resourced area of the world.” HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023 | 13
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
PROMOTING Sustainability sustainability for each team, and presented it to Harlaxton personnel. Presentations went well and the proposals were well-received by the teams at Harlaxton. “This was a good experience for the students as they became invested in the projects, learned to work with other people, had to think creatively about things, and came together to give Harlaxton some actionable proposals,” said Daniel Hedden, program lead and director of capstone projects.
Eighteen students traveled to Harlaxton College to complete a course on sustainability at the University of Evansville’s study abroad center in Grantham, England. Students were placed in groups to work with four of the different teams at Harlaxton–the estates team, events team, culinary/ catering team, and walled garden team. They met with the Harlaxton teams early on in the trip to try to understand what each team was responsible for, how they operated, what issues they were having, and what their teams’ sustainability goals were. Over the next 10 days, students collaborated with staff at Harlaxton to offer solutions, prepared a proposal for improving 14 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
While that was the main academic piece, students also did plenty of exploring outside of that. In addition to Harlaxton and Grantham, various groups visited Nottingham, Lincoln, Skegness, Liverpool, York and Cambridge, along with three days in London. It was a really good experience and proved that with the right partner, it is possible to do a meaningful changemaker project in a short period.
Incredible PARTNERSHIP The mission of the East Tennessee State University Honors College is to offer educational opportunities that will help students create remarkable stories. Many learn about these stories when students visit major cities or study abroad. But Dr. Carson Medley, assistant dean of the Honors College and director of Prestigious Awards wondered: “What if instead of flying more than 4,000 miles and taking our students to London we took them through a few traffic lights down the road? Or down Tennessee’s I-40 from the heart of the Appalachian Highlands into the soul of Music City?” This fall, ETSU and Tennessee State University worked together to facilitate an initiative that will allow Nashvillebased students to immerse themselves in the Appalachian Highlands and, conversely, allow ETSU students to experience a larger city. “We hope to bridge the gap between different student experiences and promote synergy among diverse communities,” said Medley. The I-40 Project (named after the interstate highway that connects the
Appalachian Highlands and Nashville) aims “to dismantle perceived differences and foster a deeper understanding of similarities and serve as a guiding example for other schools facing similar circumstances,” according to Medley, who said he hopes this project is just the first stop down I-40. “We have more than 2,500 miles to cover - lots of school and exchange opportunities between Johnson City and Barstow, California,” he said. In October, Tennessee State University hosted a combination of nine ETSU honors students and three Roan Scholars – including SGA president Trent White – during TSU’s Homecoming week. ETSU students attended classes with TSU Honors students, fostering a unique opportunity to experience the academic environment and cultural nuances of another institution. The experience will be capped off by riding on a float through the streets of Nashville in one of the city’s longest parades en route to the homecoming football game. Next spring, ETSU will host the TSU students for a week of transformative cultural experiences. HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023 | 15
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
CULTURE, HEALTH AND MEDICAL HUMANITIES
The 2022 inaugural cohort of nine Quillen honors scholars, plus 10 additional students with interest in medicine, pharmacy or nursing, traveled to the United Kingdom May 7-21 to take part in an education abroad experience. Drs. Bill Duncan, department chair, sociology and anthropology, ETSU College of Arts & Sciences and Melissa Schrift, professor of sociology and anthropology and director of culture and health programs led the trip, with additional support provided by Karla Leybold and Dr. Tory Street, from the Honors College and Quillen College of Medicine, respectively. Students visited the Old Operating Theatre Museum & Herb Garret, a unique and fascinating place to visit for anyone wishing to discover more about the history of medicine, surgery and health care. They listened to a talk about the often gruesome and painful history of surgery in the UK, while seated in the old operating theatre. 16 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
While in Scotland, students visited the Surgeons’ Hall Museums and Edinburgh Anatomical Museum. Surgeons’ Hall Museums are owned by The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and consist of the Wohl Pathology Museum, the History of Surgery Museum, The Dental Collection, and Body Voyager. Originally developed as a teaching museum for students of medicine, SHM’s fascinating collections, including bone and tissue specimens, artifacts, and works of art, have been open to the public since 1832, making SHM among Scotland’s oldest museums. The Wohl Pathology Museum is also home to one of the largest and most historic collections of surgical pathology in the world. Dr. Schrift gave a private lecture at the Edinburgh Anatomical Museum. The collection consists of 12,000 objects and specimens that tell the story of 300 years of anatomical teaching at the University of Edinburgh.
Transformational Cultural Immersion
Honors College Dean Chris Keller and Brittany Mitchell, student engagement coordinator, traveled with 24 Global Citizen Scholars and Dr. Sharon McGee, dean of Graduate Studies and co-instructor for the course to Quito, Ecuador & San Cristobal Island of the Galapagos in July. The group participated in a program put on by Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ (informally Universidad San Francisco, or simply USFQ) is a liberal art, private university located in Quito, Ecuador.
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE TRIP LECTURES/DEMONSTRATIONS Opening Ecuadorian Culture & History Lecture, Textile Production & Tapestry Creation Demonstration, Medicinal Plants Lecture w/Sampling & Demonstration by a Healer, Community Outreach Program efforts in Guangaje, a small indigenous community, Galapagos Information & Safety Lecture, Coffee Roasting & Tasting Experience, Galapagos Science Center - Research Practices and Community Involvement Efforts. MUSEUM VISITS USFQ’s Archelogy Collection, Incan culture, natural challenges, Capilla del Hombre Artist Guayasamin’s Cultural Heritage Tour, Museo Casa del Alabado - artifacts beliefs, rituals & daily life of
Indigenous societies, Interpretation Center Visit - people, geography, geology, politics, history, global impact. AGRO/ECOTOURISM EXPERIENCES Pululahua National Park - a farming village inside the crater atop a volcano; Peguche Waterfall; Hacienda Verde - farm known for avocado varieties, fruits, coffee, agave production; visit to a mineral water spring in Guangaje; Galapagos National Park - UNESCO World Heritage Site; Tortoise Breeding Center; Hacienda Tranquila Service Project - students planted trees and studied sustainable practices; Kicker Rock Snorkeling - marine biodiversity exploration; Otavalo Markets - interact with vendors & support the local economy; Students also researched specific aquatic species and crafted images for community outreach event. HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023 | 17
BY THE
NUMBERS STUDENT POPULATION 2022-2023
275
in three programs
AVERAGE ACT
29
FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS
19%
RETENTION RATE
90%
STUDENT POPULATION BY STATE Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia STUDENT POPULATION BY COUNTRY Armed Forces (Europe), Brazil, Iran, Malaysia
LIVING & LEARNING COMMUNITIES
• 123 residents in Honors Living Learning Community • multiple academic and social events and activities throughout the year
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OVER
40 20
MAJORS AND
MINORS REPRESENTED Number of Honors College students admitted each year
65
100%
of honors students received some form of scholarship aid
EDUCATION ABROAD Number of students participating in education abroad: 414 Number of faculty-led programs: 20 Number of countries represented: 21
LATIN HONORS BY PERCENT
53%
STUDENT LEADERSHIP
• HC student council: representation of all 5 programs with 9 officers • ETSU SGA: 23 Honors College students hold positions for the 2022-23 term
SUMMA CUM LAUDE
21%
MAGNA CUM LAUDE
8%
CUM LAUDE
11 PARTICIPANTS
PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
8 GILLMAN 1GOLDWATER
1RHODES FINALIST TOTAL GIFTS $21,303
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH & CREATIVE ACTIVITIES
• Scholarships per program: 70 students on fulltuition scholarships • Student/faculty collaboration: 8 Student-Faculty Collaborative Grants ($13,000) • Student: Offered 9 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships ($31,170) 16 Travel Grants ($5,000) • Community: 59 students presented research at the Jay W. Boland Undergraduate Research Symposium
DAY OF GIVING 45 GIFTS, $6,775 RAISED
NUMBER OF ALUMNI
1,807
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COMMUNITY FOCUSED
CARE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP IN
THE APPALACHIAN HIGHLANDS
ETSU campus students, faculty and staff partnered this spring to bring awareness to issues facing people and industry in the region. DR. RON ROACH Chair, Department of Appalachian Studies An Introduction to the Region of Appalachia DR. BRIAN NOLAND ETSU President DR. RANDY WYKOFF Dean, College of Public Health Why Appalachia Lags Behind the Rest of the United States in the Interface of Jobs, Education, Healthcare, and Behavior 20 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
DR. TOM KINCER Associate Dean, Rural Community Programs, Department of Family Medicine, Quillen College Social Determinants of Appalachia MATTHEW RAUHUFF pre-med Honors Scholar Providing CPR Training to High School Students in Rural Appalachia DR. NANCY DISHNER President and CEO, Niswonger Foundation Creating a Positive and Sustainable Difference in Northeast Tennessee Education
IMPACTING COMMUNITY
FULFILLING PURPOSE Helping to transform communities in our region, honors scholars find volunteering provides renewed creativity, motivation and vision that can be carried over into their personal and professional life. Volunteering not only improves the lives of others, it is an opportunity to practice important leadership skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, good communication, problem solving, project planning, task management, and organization. A big thanks to our honors scholars for devoting their time to the following organizations: • • • • • •
Access ETSU Amazing Gracelyn Organization Baptist Collegiate Ministry Big Brother, Big Sister Boys and Girls Club of Elizabethton Boys and Girls Club of Johnson City
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Bristol Regional Medical Center Johnson City Medical Center Bucky’s Food Pantry Crumley Brain Injury Rehabilitative Center Friends in Need Health Center Girl Scouts of the USA Hospice Melting Pot Miles for Smiles Mountain Home VA NESCC Office of Accessibility Ronald McDonald House Second Harvest Food Bank Shy Valley Farm The Well TriPride U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services Washington County Animal Shelter Washington County Health Department
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COMMUNITY FOCUSED
SERVICE SHOWCASE Lindsay Sliwinkski, ‘23, nursing, won first place at the ETSU Service Showcase - highlighting service-learning, alternative breaks, and community engagement by students. Sliwinkski’s project, helping to develop educational materials for families, evolved out of volunteering with Agape (a crisis pregnancy center in JC). She will begin her career as a mother-baby nurse in Knoxville. Jessica Upham, ‘23, and Seth Morelock, ‘23, won second place, presenting on the alternative break they led in Charleston focusing on conservation. Sara King-Hook, junior, presented on women’s health during her alternative break experience in Nashville, coled with Hannah Winston, junior.
INTERNSHIPS • • • • • • • • • • • • 22 | HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023
Quillen College of Medicine Rodefer Moss & Co RSFH Roper Hospital Tennessee General Assembly Tennessee Hills Brewstillery and Distillery The Washington Center TnCIS ETSU TVA United Fund of Cumberland County Zero Grid Bookkeeping
FACULTY & STAFF
NEWS
KARLA LEYBOLD
ASSISTANT DEAN, HONORS COLLEGE Ms. Leybold is the new director of the Center for Global Engagement Office.
CARSON MEDLEY
ASSISTANT DEAN, HONORS COLLEGE Dr. Medley is the new director of the Office of Prestigious Awards and Nationally Competitive Scholarships.
JEAN SWINDLE
Dr. Jean Swindle, associate director for Honors Undergraduate Research Scholars Program (formerly Honors-in-Discipline). Dr. Swindle is an associate professor in Educational Foundation and Special Education at ETSU. She was formerly the department chair and head of the Education Department and Unit Head at Rockford University in Rockford, IL. Dr. Swindle holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership from the University of Alabama, focusing on language learning, assessment and evaluation, and education’s social and cultural foundations. She has an M.A.
in Secondary Education and a B.A. in International Business with a minor in Spanish. Dr. Swindle has experience as a middle school and high school teacher, middle school administrator, and principal of a bilingual K-12 school in Asuncion, Paraguay. She has served on several AdvancED/Cognia Engagement Reviews, serves on international accreditation teams for Latin America and the Caribbean with other accrediting bodies, and presents at regional, national and international conferences on teacher language beliefs and culturally relevant pedagogical practices.
HEIDI MARSH
As the new coordinator for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (URCA), Heidi helps make clearer paths for faculty and undergraduate students to work together in the variety of opportunities available through URCA. After completing her M.A. in English at ETSU she has worked in a variety of roles on campus, most recently in the Graduate School and previously in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies where she still teaches intro-level courses. Passionate about equity and inclusion, Heidi serves on the leadership team for the Safe Zone LGBTQ+ allyship program and is the programming coordinator for the 2023 Equity and Inclusion Conference. HONORS COLLEGE YEAR IN REVIEW 2022-2023 | 23
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