Middle Tennessee State University Chairs of Excellence

Jennings Jones Chair in Free Enterprise
established: 1986
Chairholder, Vacant

The Jennings A. Jones Chair of Excellence in Free Enterprise was established in 1986 for the purpose of promoting and developing an increased understanding of free enterprise to make students and area residents more knowledgeable about the forces which shape their lives and the well being of this country.

Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning
established: 1997

The purpose of the Jennings and Rebecca Jones Chair of Excellence in Urban and Regional Planning is to produce and disseminate information relevant to the planning needs of the mid-state region. The benefactors believe visionary planning will improve our region and also produce efficiencies.

John Seigenthaler Chair in First Amendment Studies
established: 1986
John Seigenthaler, Chairholder

The John Seigenthaler Chair in First Amendment Studies was instituted to honor Seigenthaler's lifelong committment to free expression values. The purpose of the chair is to provide programs of excellence centering on the First Amendment's protections of free press and free speech rights for the College of Mass Communication.

Dr. Carl Adams Chair in HealthCare Services
established: 1987
Mary Jo Edwards, Ed.D., Chairholder

The role of the Adams Chair of Excellence in Health Care Services is interdisciplinary in nature, serving health and human service program areas in eight departments and four colleges. Its primary purposes are to support interdisciplinary scholarly activity; enhance health and human service education through cooperation and collaboration between the affiliated units; and develop and strengthen partnerships within the University, the community, and internationally.

Katherine Davis Murfree Chair in Dyslexic Studies
established: 1988
Diane J. Sawyer, Ph.D., Chairholder

The Chair of Excellence in Dyslexic Studies was established to inform the public about the condition of dyslexia; establish means by which school personnel (K-12) can be assisted in the identification and treatment of students with dyslexia; and contribute to the fund of knowledge about dyslexia through independent research.

National HealthCare Chair in Nursing
established: 1988
Suzanne Prevost, Ph.D., Chairholder

The NHC Chair of Excellence in Nursing was established to influence nursing education, practice, research and administration in the State of Tennessee, particularly in the mid-state area.

John C. Miller Chair in Equine Reproductive Physiology
established: 1994
Chairholder, Vacant

The John C. Miller Chair in Equine Reproductive Physiology will provide support through applied research in solving reproductive problems in the horse industry as well as establishing an industry oriented public service program which conducts clinics and seminars to keep the industry current on techniques and technology.

Mary E. Miller Chair in Equine Health
established: 1994
Chairholder, Vacant

The Mary E. Miller Chair in Equine Health will assist the Reproductive Physiology Chair and network with other veterinarians and schools to bring cutting edge problem solving and teaching to the campus in horse health issues.




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