MTSU News Summary for June 2001

 

MTSU News Summary for June 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
Business
The PR Newswire published an analysis by Dr. William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, regarding same-store retail sales.
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Liberal Arts
Country Music Television aired, "The Life and Times of Bill Monroe," featuring an interview with Dr. Charles Wolfe, English.
Mass Communication
Marc Parrish, video systems manager, was interviewed by AV Video Online Magazine concerning his work in the department of Radio/Television and Photography.
General Interest
USA Today announced former Vice President Al Gore will teach at MTSU in the fall.METROPOLITAN NEWS
Administration
The Nashville City Paper, Nashville Business Journal, Tennessee Tribune and Memphis Commercial Appeal announced Dr. Sidney McPhee was named the new MTSU president.
The Tennessean featured an article on McPhee, the newly appointed president of MTSU.
Another Tennessean article mentioned the difficulties McPhee may face with budget constraints.
In a WMOT-FM interview McPhee said he hopes to build relationships with the university and community to help MTSU reach new goals.
Basic and Applied Sciences
Dr. Rebecca Seipelt, Biology, was interviewed by the Nashville City Paper regarding the future of biotechnology .

Business
Dr.William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, was interviewed on WSM-FM regarding retail sales and the sales tax rate, and his Telecheck analysis.
Ford told The Tennessean the economy should turn around after the recent reduction of rates.
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On WMOT-FM, Ford explained the findings in his private survey on sales at retail stores.
Max Melnikov, Business and Economic Research Center, wrote an article for the Business Pulse concerning a turning point for the economy.
Liberal Arts
An unproduced script by Dr. Gaylord Brewer, English, will be presented at Belcourt Theatre in Hillsboro Village, The Tennessean announced.
Dr. Robert Hood, Philosophy, explained why the census figures may define poverty too narrowly on WMOT-FM.
Terry Jolley, director of Governor’s School for the Arts, was interviewed by WMOT-FM.

Mass Communication
Dr. Larry Burriss, Journalism, was interviewed by WSM-FM regarding media coverage of Timothy McVeigh.
A weekly WMOT-FM commentary by Burriss featured the following topics: "Privacy," "Pentagon Papers," "Fictious Quotes," and "Jenna-First Handful."
Dr. Ralph Hillman, Speech and Theatre, discussed the breathing techniques he designed to help calm people and resolve conflicts on WMOT-FM.
Geoff Hull, Recording Industry, discussed Aimster/Napster and copyright infringement with WLAC-AM.
Dr. Glenn Himebaugh, Journalism, wrote a column on a mystery book for The Tennessean.
Bob Pondillo, Journalism, discussed the Electoral College with WSM-AM.

Student Affairs
MTSU student Mandy Smith will be competing for the title of Miss Tennessee, the Chattanooga Times-Free Press reported.
The University Wire featured a Sidelines article on Felecity Vaughter, Parking Services, who was seriously injured in a recent tornado.
A Sidelines article, announcing Dr. Sidney McPhee as the 10th president of MTSU, appeared on University Wire.
Additional Sidelines articles that appeared on University Wire: "Yates needs harsh sentence" and "Archie was the perfect anti-role model."
In a Tennessean article on valet parking in Nashville, Valet 1 owner Murphy Thomas boasted 90 percent of his employees are MTSU students.
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Spring graduates from MTSU were recognized in The Tennessean.

General Interest
In the top 10 college picks in the state MTSU was ranked number one because of cost and location, noted The Tennessean.
In its Education section, the Nashville Business Journal compared graduate programs at local universities, noting MTSU has the highest full-time enrollment.
Former Vice President Al Gore said he will teach a full semester at MTSU, The Tennessean, Memphis Commercial Appeal and Detroit News announced.
MTSU’s Preschool program will open for its second summer session, reported The Tennessean.
Lisa Rollins, News &Public Affairs, discussed Celebration Under the Stars with WSM-FM.
The Tennessean announced the Writer’s Workshop, sponsored by Continuing Education.
Dr. Harley Anton, Developmental Studies, explained why standardized tests are not a good way to evaluate students progress on WMOT-FM.
Dr. Carol Ann Baily, director of Adult Student Services, discussed the "Returning to Learning" workshops on WMOT-FM.LOCAL NEWS
Administration
The following newspapers announced the appointment of Dr. Sidney A. McPhee as the new MTSU president: Johnson City Press, Southern Standard, Tullahoma News, Jackson Sun and Cookeville Herald-Citizen.
McPhee was featured in the Viewpoint section of the DNJ.
On August 1, McPhee will officially begin his job at MTSU, reported the DNJ.
Dr. R. Eugene Smith, interim president, was pictured in the DNJ at the BRAA dinner.
A push for an athletic hall of fame building to secure Smith’s legacy at MTSU was reported in the DNJ.
The Tennessee Board of Regents will conduct a study to determine whether to increase university presidents’ salaries, the DNJ announced.
Dr. Bob Glenn, vice president of student affairs, was featured in the Viewpoint section of the DNJ.
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Sherian Huddleston, interim assistant vice president for enrollment management, and David Hutton, director of financial aid, were quoted in the DNJ regarding a rise in university enrollment.
Athletics
The DNJ announced MTSU is scheduled to play UT Knoxville for the first time in its 2002 season.
MTSU is guaranteed $500,000, its largest payoff since becoming Division I-A, in its game against UT, reported the DNJ.
Coach Andy McCollum held a summer football camp for children from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Murfreesboro and Smyrna, the DNJ reported.
McCollum was named College Football Coach of the Year in Tennessee for the 2000 season by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association, reported the DNJ.
A DNJ column by Tony Stinnett supported the TSWA’s decision to recognize McCollum as coach of the year.
Basic and Applied Sciences
Dr. Patrick Doyle, Biology, wrote a letter to the DNJ commending the university and community for their recycling efforts.
The Sevierville Mountain Press announced Paul Craig, chair of the Aviation department, has been named chairman of the newly formed Aviation Education Board of Visitors.

Business
The Corporate Connections Academy, sponsored by the Jennings and Rebecca Jones Foundation, provides 30 Rutherford County teachers with the opportunity to understand what employers expect from their graduating students, the DNJ reported.
The Ardmore Community Shopper published a report by the Business & Economic Research Center, which showed more people are moving to, rather than leaving, Tennessee.
The Tennessee Small Business Center at MTSU will host a seminar, "Obtaining Financing for the Small Business," announced the DNJ.
Dr. William Ford, Weatherford Chair of Finance, was quoted in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram regarding the effects of a sluggish economy on a Texas outlet mall.
Four insurance professionals will be inducted into MTSU’S Robert E. Musto Insurance Hall of Fame, announced the DNJ.
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Education and Behavioral Science
The College of Education and Behavioral Science honored its senior scholastic achievers at a special awards ceremony, reported the Lewisburg Tribune.
The Rutherford County Parent recognized two Tennessee Teachers Hall of Fame inductees.

Mass Communication
WMOT-FM announced it would resume its tape recordings of the Murfreesboro City Council sessions, the DNJ reported.

Student Affairs
Rachel Tolbert, recipient of the Harry and Marie Gannaway Nursing Scholarship, is pictured with Dr. Ray Phillips, dean of the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, in the Lebanon Democrat.
Beth Childress, recipient of the Basic and Applied Research Award and Faculty Achievement Award in Chemistry, was pictured in the Dyersburg State Gazette.
Leanne Jenkins, Biology, received the Outstanding Senior Award from the College of Basic and Applied Sciences, the Clinton Courier-News reported.
Lisa Fagan Chapman was awarded the Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship and the Mary Tom Berry Scholarship at the 2001 College of Education and Behavioral Science Academic Awards, the Marshall Gazette announced.
David Reed, electronic media journalism major, has been chosen to anchor the sports broadcast on MTTV, the Columbia Daily Herald reported.
The M’boro Sun interviewed Derek Odette, junior business administration major, who coached the district tournament soccer champions at Central Middle School.
Jill Rae Robertson, sophomore pre-pharmacy major, was awarded the June S. Anderson Scholarship, announced the Southern Standard.
Courtney Wallace, senior, was pictured in the DNJ playing water T-ball.
Chris Montaque, recipient of the Robert LaLance Achievement Award, was pictured in the Jackson Sun.
Army ROTC Cadet Ricky Stackpole, has earned his airborne wings, announced the Shelbyvillle Times Gazette.
The following newspapers announced spring graduates: Jackson Sun, Buffalo River Review, Maryville Daily Times, Macon County Times, Lewis County Herald, Wayne County News, Ripley Lauderdale Voice, Dresden Enterprise, Carthage Courier, Crossville Chronicle, Brownsville States-Graphic, Union City Daily Messenger, Springfield Times, Jefferson City Standard-Banner, Wilson World, Dayton Herald-News, Shelbyville Times Gazette, Grundy County Herald, Dunlap Tribune, Fentress Courier, Paris Post-Intelligencer, Moore County News, Maynardville News Leader, Kingsport Times-News and the Dyersburg State Gazette.
The following newspapers recognized students named on the Spring 2001 Dean’s List: DNJ, Wayne County News, Hickman County Times, Sevierville Mountain Press, Henderson Independent, Camden Chronicle, Grundy County Herald, Trenton Herald-Gazette, Lewis County Herald, LaFollette Press, Paris Post-Intelligencer, Maryville Daily Times, Humboldt Courier Chronicle, Huntington News-Leader, Manchester Times, Tullahoma News, Moore County News, Kingsport Times-News, Southern Standard, Lebanon Democrat, Morgan County News, Parsons News Leader, and Monroe County Advocate.
The following Sidelines articles appeared on the University Wire: "Climbing out of the shell," "Lightning Leadership Camp creating leaders at MTSU," "Bush’s European tour a smart move," " Three athletes inducted into Middle Tennessee’s Hall of Fame," "State shouldn’t cut education," and "Tuition costs continue to rise at MTSU."

General Interest
Bridgestone/Firestone has donated $150,000 to the Honors College, announced the Lewisburg Tribune.
The DNJ published on an article on the recent tour of the Dyslexia Center, scheduled to open in August.
An editorial in the DNJ acknowledged the benefits of the center to the community.
State Rep. John Hood said a 5 percent tuition increase, or more, is expected at state public higher education institutions, the DNJ reported.
The following newspapers announced former Vice President Al Gore will resume his teaching career at MTSU in the fall: Oak Ridger, Elizabethton Star, Newport Plain Talk, Greeneville Sun, Jackson Sun and Bristol Herald Courier.
Tara A. MacDougall, director of Continuing Studies and president of the Children’s Discovery House Museum, submitted a letter to the DNJ regarding a garden party at the museum.
The Division of Continuing Education and Public Service is co-sponsoring a workshop, "Fiction is a Photograph," the M’boro Sun and Rutherford Courier announced.
The DNJ reported construction of the new development office is expected to begin in early fall, according to David Bass, director of the development office.
Dot Harrison wrote a DNJ column on the value of the Honors College to the university.

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Several summer camps offered by MTSU were listed in the DNJ and Rutherford Courier.
The DNJ announced the "Returning to Learning" education fairs co-sponsored by MTSU.
The Lebanon Democrat and the Shelbyville Times-Gazette pictured Neill-Sandler scholarship recipients John Lee Hawkes and Kristienne Voelkel, respectively.
Misty Hellstrom, MTSU Police Department, was one of six individuals honored with the "Officer of the Year" award, announced the DNJ and Rutherford Courier.
Lisa Rollins, News & Public Affairs, was interviewed by Rutherford Parent Magazine about "Celebration Under the Stars."
The Division of Continuing Studies and Public Service will offer two cooking classes this summer, the M’boro Sun announced.
Volunteers from MTSU will participate in a theatrical script reading of "Duty Bound," a character study of Sam Davis, the Rutherford Courier reported.