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MTSU News Summary for May 2001
The following is a summary of major news activities at MTSU divided into
National, Metropolitan, and Local, and further broken down as follows: Administrative,
Athletics, Basic and Applied Sciences, Business, Education and Behavioral
Science, Liberal Arts, Mass Communication, and Student Affairs.
The last category is General Interest and may include a broad spectrum of
programs and people, encompassing such areas as alumni, public safety, graduate
programs, human interest, special celebrations, concerts, etc.NATIONAL NEWS
General Interest
An article by Lisa Rollins, assistant director News & Public Affairs,
was published in Quill Magazine.Page 2
METROPOLITAN NEWSAdministration
The Associated Press reported a recommendation for a new MTSU president
is expected from the Tennessee Board of Regents Chancellor Charles Manning.
The Tennessean announced Dr. Sidney A. McPhee will be nominated for the
MTSU presidency by Chancellor Manning.
The Tennessee Board of Regents voted unanimously to appoint McPhee to the
MTSU post, reported The Tennessean, Associated Press and WMOT-FM.
Athletics
The Associated Press announced Dewon Brazelton, junior baseball pitcher,
has been named Sun Belt’s Athlete of the Year.
Basic and Applied Sciences
Meredith Anne Higgs, Math, explained the increase in the number of students
taking developmental studies math classes on WMOT-FM.
The Nashville City Paper interviewed Dr. Rebecca Siepelt, Biology, regarding
the growing industry of biotechnology.
In July, MTSU will host Agriculture In The Classroom, an annual teachers
workshop, sponsored by the Tennessee Foundation, announced the Tennessee
Farm Bureau News.
Business
The Nashville Business Journal announced the upcoming 10th Annual MTSU Accounting
Alumni Appreciation Day.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal, Tennessean and Chattanooga Times-Free Press
quoted Dr. Albert DePrince Jr, Business & Economic Research Center,
in an article regarding the effect of the economic slowdown on the state’s
budget.
DePrince commented in The Tennessean about a recent survey concerning of
Tennessee's decline as a top business area..
In The Tennessean, DePrince discussed his analysis on the state’s tax
collections which are expected to remain sluggish during the remaining calendar
year.
Dr. Reuben Kyle, Economics & Finance, stated there are no quick fixes
for the high cost of gasoline on WMOT-FM.
Page 3 (Metro, Business, con’t.) Dr. Harold Wilson, Accounting, discussed
the devaluation of assets acquired by Covad Communications Group, an Internet
service provider, in The Tennessean.
Education and Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Race Bergman, Elementary & Special Education, discussed charter
schools on WSM-AM
Dr. Laurie Katz, Human Sciences, discussed the new Pre-K program to be offered
at MTSU with WMOT-FM.
Liberal Arts
Dr. Charles Wolfe, English, will present "Behind the Scenes at the
Historic Opry" to the Exchange Club, reported The Tennessean.
WMOT-FM interviewed Dr. Ron Kates, English, regarding the research his class
did on Jefferson Springs Resort.
Dr. Janet Belsky, Psychology, explained the benefits of employing older
workers on WMOT-FM.
In a WMOT-FM interview, Dr. John Vile, Political Science, discussed the
effects the situation with China may have on America’s perception of
President Bush.
Vile discussed the five MTSU presidential candidates on WTN.
Dr. Kevin Breault, Sociology & Anthropology, was interviewed by The
Nashville City Paper regarding the increase in sales of Christian products.
Mass Communication
Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, discussed the following topics in his weekly
WMOT commentary: "Mother’s Day," "Missile Shield,"
"Pearl Harbor" and "Withholding Evidence."
Dr. Ralph Hillman, Speech & Theatre, discussed a breathing program he
designed, which helps calm peoples emotions, in hopes of decreasing school
violence on WTVF - Channel 5.
Student Affairs
The Nashville Business Journal interviewed seniors Scott and Matthew Pessoni,
twin brothers, who founded Gemini Production Group.
The Chattanooga Times-Free Press recognized spring graduates.
Page 4
General Interest
MTSU was one of 16 state colleges to receive a portion ($190,000) of $3.5
million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-income,
first generation or disabled college students, announced the Chattanooga
Times-Free Press and Tennessee Tribune.
Dr. John Paul Montgomery, dean of the Honors College, wrote an article for
The Tennessean regarding the importance of supporting the first honors college
in the state.
The Tennessean published an article concerning the need for donations to
match the $2 million gift for the construction of an Honors College Building.
John Lee Hawkes, Neill-Sandler scholarship recipient, was featured in the
Life section of The Tennessean.
Gov. Don Sundquist addressed the delegates of Volunteer Girls State in Tucker
Theatre, WMOT-FM reported.
Carla Hatfield, Developmental Studies, told WMOT-FM about 60 percent of
incoming freshmen have to enroll in a developmental studies math course.
Music archivist David Jellema, Center for Popular Music, was interviewed
by WMOT-FM as part of the series on the origins of jazz music. He also discussed
the early recordings of jazz great Louis Armstrong with WMOT-FM.
The following were recognized in Nashville Woman: Sharon Jones, Management
& Marketing; Christie Nuell, Art; Lisa L. Rollins, News & Public
Affairs; and the Tennessee Hall of Fame inductees.
The Knoxville News-Sentinel reported Dr. Jerry Slay, MTSU physician for
students, was arrested on drug charges.
The MTSU Alumni Relations office will host the Golden Raiders Reunion, announced
The Tennessean.
The Tennessean mentioned MTSU’s involvement in the renovation project
of the library at Homer Pittard Campus School.
Services provided by the June Anderson Women’s Center were announced
in the May edition of Nashville Woman.
The Tennessean featured an article by Tanya Tewell, Art, on Erskine Johnson,
a death row inmate, whose artwork will be displayed at the Art Barn Gallery.
Dr. James Huhta, Center for Historic Preservation, was quoted in a Tennessee
Tribune article about Bradley Academy.
Page 5
LOCAL NEWS
Administration
Dr. R. Eugene Smith, interim president, was the guest speaker at the Noon
Rotary Club in Lebanon, reported the Wilson World.
Smith was pictured in the Lebanon Democrat at the Rotary Club function.
Smith was also pictured at former Sen. Andy Womack’s barn party in
the DNJ.
Campus interviews will be held with the final five candidates for the
MTSU presidency, the M’boro Sun reported.
The DNJ announced the schedule for campus interviews with the remaining
five presidential candidates.
The Jackson Sun announced Dr. Richard Davenport, provost and vice president
for academic affairs at Central Michigan University, is an MTSU presidential
candidate.
The DNJ published separate daily articles on the campus interviews with
each of the five presidential candidates: Drs. Barbara Haskew, Duane Stucky,
David Wilson, Sidney McPhee and Richard Davenport.
The DNJ published an article summarizing the points made by each presidential
candidate during campus interviews.
A DNJ editorial expressed support for Dr. Sidney McPhee, executive vice
chancellor for the Tennessee Board of Regents, as the next university
president.
An ad in the DNJ showed support for Dr. Barbara S. Haskew, vice president
of academic affairs, as the next president.
A DNJ sports column made arguments against Haskew’s suggestion to
move from the Sun Belt Conference to Conference USA.
A letter to the DNJ defended statements made by Haskew during her campus
interview concerning a move from the Sun Belt Conference.
A decision on the university’s next president is expected next week,
the DNJ noted.
The DNJ noted the split opinions from students and faculty regarding the
finalists for the MTSU presidency.
The DNJ announced Dr. Sidney A. McPhee will be nominated for the MTSU
presidency by Chancellor Charles Manning of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The DNJ announced the Tennessee Board of Regents approved the nomination
of McPhee as university president.
Page 6
Athletics
Dewon Brazelton and Josh Renick were named Louisville Slugger All-Americans
by Collegiate Baseball, reported the DNJ.
The M’boro Sun announced Brazelton has been named Sun Belt’s
Athlete of the Year.
Basic and Applied Sciences
After a recent meeting, Drs. Ray Phillips and Tom Cheatham, interim deans,
discussed developing an educational relationship with NASA, reported the
DNJ.
The Concrete Industry Management program at MTSU was featured in the Johnson
City Press, Kingsport Times-News, Dyersburg State Gazette, Jackson Sun
and Cleveland Daily Banner.
The MTSU equestrian team advanced to the National Horse Show, sponsored
by the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association, announced the DNJ.
Several nursing students were recently inducted into the university’s
local chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International, reported the DNJ.
The State Building Commission granted approval for construction of the
Miller horse coliseum to begin at the end of May in Murfreesboro, reported
the DNJ.
The MTSU Chemistry Club received the Outstanding Chapter Award from the
American Chemical Society for the second consecutive year, the DNJ announced.
Dr. Cindi Smith-Waters and Kim Sadler, Biology, taught Murfreesboro City
School educators about weather observations, predictions and stations,
the DNJ reported.
Meredith Anne Simmons Higgs, Math, was presented with the 2001 OWLs Professor
of the Year Award, announced the Shelbyville Times-Gazette. The article
also named other 2001 OWLs award recipients.
Business
Mr. & Mrs. Jennings A. Jones were featured in the Viewpoint section
of the DNJ.
Leading indices show the economy is sluggish in its first quarter, stated
Max Melnikov, Business and Economic Research Center, in the Gallatin News-Examiner
and Hendersonville Star News.
An analysis by Dr. Al DePrince Jr, Business & Economic Research Center,
regarding the sluggish growth in tax revenue was published in the Cookeville
Herald-Citizen, Dyersburg State Gazette, Lebanon Democrat, McKenzie Banner
and Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle.
DePrince commented on the economy in the Wayne County News.
Page 7 (Local, Business, con’t.)
The Jennings A. Jones College of Business has achieved reaffirmation of
accreditation of its undergraduate and master’s degree programs,
reported the Marshall Gazette and the DNJ.
Lara Womack, Accounting, was recently awarded the 2000 Article of the
Year Award by the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, announced
the DNJ.
Education and Behavioral Science
The dean of the College of Education and Behavioral Science, Dr. Gloria
Bonner, was the commencement speaker for Motlow College, the Southern
Standard announced.
Dr. Laurie Katz, Human Sciences, discussed the new Pre-K program to be
offered at MTSU with the M’boro Sun.
Liberal Arts
Dr. Mary S. Hoffschwelle, History, will be the keynote speaker at the
fifth annual Historic Preservation Conference at the Jonesborough Visitors
Center, reported the Johnson City Press.
Several jazz groups from MTSU are scheduled to perform at the annual JazzFest,
reported the DNJ.
Dr. Kevin Breault, Sociology & Anthropology, discussed a recent study
on suicide rates in the Marshall Gazette.
Dr. Jackie Eller, Sociology & Anthropology, wrote an article for Footnotes.
Dr. Amy L.S. Staples, History, wrote a letter to the DNJ editor regarding
the execution of Timothy McVeigh.
The chair of the School of Music, Dr. Roger Kugler, was quoted in the
M’boro Sun concerning a scholarship awarded to one of his students.
Terry Jolley, Music, has been named the new director of the Governor’s
School for the Arts, reported the DNJ.
History professor, Dr. Robert Hunt, will present "From Nashville
to Atlanta: The Decisive Campaigns of the Civil War," a program presented
as part of a series offered at Stones River National Battlefield reported
the M’boro Sun.
Dr. Christine Isley-Farmer, Music, discussed the Alexander Technique ,
a method of stress reduction, with the M’boro Sun.
Mass Communication
Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, was quoted in the DNJ encouraging parents
to check the Internet sites their children explore.
Results from the MT Poll were published in the Cleveland Daily Banner.
Page 8
Student Affairs
Elizabeth M. Ketchum won an award for in-depth reporting at the 2000 Mark
of Excellence Award competition in Region 12, announced Verite. Sidelines
also won second place in the category of best student newspaper published
two to four times per week.
Ruth Anderson, senior English major, wrote a column for the DNJ regarding
education opportunities offered by the Honors College.
Sophomore Angela Shaub was pictured in the DNJ studying for a final exam.
Spring graduates were recognized in the Lawrenceburg Democrat-Union.
Lola Carvalho, 83, received her fourth college degree at this springs
commencement, reported the DNJ.
The following students received first, second and third-place awards during
the College of Basic & Applied Sciences’ sixth annual Undergraduate
Research Symposium: Deborah Key, Beth Childress and Jennifer Pollock,
respectively, reported the DNJ, Tullahoma News and Dyersburg State Gazette.
Kelly McLaughlin received the Outstanding Junior in Computer Science Award,
reported the Tullahoma News.
Mike Brashear, graduate student and MTSU employee, was arrested for child
abuse/neglect, reported the DNJ.
The annual Ford Motor Company/Golden Key National Honor Society Undergraduate
Scholarship was awarded to Amy Bell, reported The Grundy County Herald.
Amanda Money and Benjamin Thompson were recently inducted into the Golden
Key National Honor Society, reported The Herald-Chronicle and Columbia
Daily Herald.
The Cannon Courier pictured Connie Lorance, senior family and consumer
science major, assisting in a university telephone fund-raising campaign.
MTSU junior Ben Rosson, graphic design major, was pictured in the Columbia
Daily Herald during a printmaking workshop for West End Middle School
students.
The Ripley Enterprise announced Josh Parham was elected athletic chair
of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
The Pulaski Citizen recognized Alpha Delta Pi for receiving the Most Outstanding
Chapter Award.
Page 9
General Interest
MTSU was one of 16 state colleges to receive a portion ($190,000) of $3.5
million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-income,
first generation or disabled college students, announced the DNJ, Bristol
Herald Courier, Newport Plain Talk and Oak Ridger.
The DNJ announced Bridgestone /Firestone donated $150,000 to the Honors
College.
Lisa Rollins, News & Public Affairs, was interviewed by the DNJ regarding
Gov. Don Sundquist’s visit to MTSU to address Volunteer Girls State.
Gov. Don Sundquist spoke to the delegates of Volunteer Girls State in
Tucker Theatre, the DNJ reported.
The DNJ published an article on the spring 2001 commencement ceremony.
MTSU awarded Boyd Christian School with a $1,000 grant which will enable
students to build a Japanese water garden where water chemistry experiments
can be tested, reported the Southern Standard.
Charles Manning, chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents, was featured
in the Viewpoint section of the DNJ.
The DNJ featured William Sutton Jones, who was recently named president
of the MTSU Foundation.
The success of Project HELP was mentioned in the DNJ.
The Lebanon Democrat and Pigeon Forge Star Journal mentioned the university’s
record fall enrollment and spring graduates .
Dr. Richard Rhoda, executive director of the Tennessee Higher Education
Commission, will be the spring commencement speaker, announced the Lebanon
Democrat
The Wayne County News announced Rhoda spoke to graduating seniors at the
university’s spring commencement exercises.
Dr. Carroll Van West, Center for Historic Preservation, will be one of
the speakers at the Tennessee Preservation Trust annual conference, reported
the Elizabethton Star.
Twenty-eight faculty, staff and support personnel are retiring with a
combined 607 years of service, announced the DNJ.
Childrens camps offered this summer by the Division of Continuing Studies
and Public Service were announced in the M’boro Sun.
The second annual Career Quest, Career & Business Expo, co-sponsored
by MTSU, was viewed as a success, reported the DNJ.
Page 10 (Local, General Interest, con’t.)
The DNJ announced the paintings of Erskine Johnson, a death row inmate,
will be on display in the Art Barn Gallery.
The schedule for the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life was
printed in the DNJ.
The M’boro Sun announced Relay for Life will be held at the MTSU
Intramural Fields.
The Moore County News announced a one-day seminar, sponsored by MTSU,
on how to manage difficult employees conducted by consultant Glenn Shepard.
The following newspapers published articles concerning former Vice President
Al Gore’s last day at MTSU as a visiting professor: Kingsport Times-News,
Oak Ridger, Jackson Sun, Newport Plain Talk, Athens Post-Athenian, Johnson
City Press, Maryville Daily Times and Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle.
The Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle published a request for the registration
of century farms from the Center for Historic Preservation.
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MTSU NEWS STORIES COUNT FOR MAY 2001
May 2001 ENTIRE YEAR 00-01 WEB HITS
National 1 57 May
Metropolitan 50 640 2563
Local 105 1848
*Excluded 56 538
All 212 3083
*"Excluded" indicates those stories that mention MTSU but do
not focus on the university.
Since MTSU's Office of Sports Information handles much of the sports publicity,
this report also excludes most sports stories except those that have additional
news significance beyond athletic events and contests.
A complete book of news clippings for May 2001 is available in the News
and Public Affairs Office and in the campus library.
"MTSU IN THE NEWS" includes the news for an entire month and
is distributed monthly. Please feel free to share copies of this report
with faculty, staff, and students.
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