Faculty and StaFF newSletter Oct. 18, 2010

UT Martin among 100 ‘Best Buys’ UT Martin is listed for the fifth consecutive year among America’s 100 Best College Buys, a listing com - piled by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. "The University of Tennessee at Martin continues to provide educa - tional affordability and high quality in an atmosphere focused on student success,” said Lewis Lindsey Jr., IRE president. “It offers exactly what every serious college student should seek and expect." Janet Bonar, Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources program resource specialist, received the non-exempt Fall 2010 Outstanding Employee Award, and Steve Holt, Instructional Chancellor Tom Rakes said that Technology Center director and webmaster, received the exempt Fall 2010 Outstanding Employee Award the university continues to offer stu - recently presented by Dr. Jerald Ogg, vice chancellor for academic affairs. The awards, which recognize dents and families excellent value for outstanding service to the university, is presented each fall and spring semester to two employees. See UT Martin, Page 3 Included as part of her nomination were comments such as, “Janet is the best See Outstanding, Page 2 Y O U T M All Steinway Campaign is launched The event sparked a brief impromptu per - formance as Dr. • Dr. Daniel Nappo, associate professor of Elaine Harriss, profes - Spanish, recently presented a paper at the sor of music, and Mexico and Its Revolutions Colloquium at Micheal Singleton, Glendon College, York University in Toronto, one of her students, Canada. “Así se quiere en Jalisco (1942): The showed what piano Failure of Mexico’s First Feature-length Color enthusiasts do when Film at the Dawn of the Golden Age,” examined they see a new piano – the production difficulties, filming, delayed pre- they play. miere and muted critical reception of this film. Harriss, Depart - Mexico would only make a few more color films ment of Music interim until the late 1950s. chair, and Singleton, • Dr. Julie Hill, associate professor of music, of Dyersburg, were recently published two new compositions for among the group of steel drum ensemble, “Bahia Street Beat” and donors, administra - “Pepita's Dance.” These pieces are included in tors, faculty, staff and Dr. Elaine Harriss, Department of Music interim chair and professor the first of a three-volume set of steel drum students who attended of music, did not waste any time before sitting down to play one of ublications. the new Steinway vertical pianos delivered to UT Martin as part of ensembles published by Alfred P a ceremony Friday for the All Steinway Campaign. • Dr. Nell Gullett, professor of finance, pre- the university’s All sented a paper at the 10th Annual Financial Steinway Campaign announcement. The ‘Steinway.’'' Harriss said she added that “if Education Association Meeting in San Antonio, focus was the delivery of two grand pianos it’s the finest instrument, that’s what this Texas, Sept. 30-Oct. 2. Her co-author is Dr. and six vertical faculty studio and student school wants for its students.” Arnold Redman, UT Martin professor of practice room pianos, part of the campaign At the culmination of the campaign, UT finance. The title of the paper is “AACSB to become an All Steinway institution that Martin will become one of more than 110 Standards: Assessment of a Finance Program.” is being funded primarily by private dona - conservatories, colleges and universities Additionally, Gullett chaired a session on finan- tions. worldwide and the third public institution cial literacy. Someone asked Harriss prior to the cere - in Tennessee with the distinction as an All • Dr. Michael Spaulding, assistant professor mony about the importance of the Steinway Steinway institution. Students in these distinction. “I looked at him, and I said, institutions perform and are taught only on See YOUTM, Page 3 'what is the finest piano made,' and he said, See All Steinway, Page 3 Fisheries science and aquaculture get new looks Course changes, lab experiences Students are studying one of the fastest-growing food production indus - tries while they receive training in alternative agriculture and natural resources management. In response to the need for fisheries studies and research on aquaculture practices, UT Martin has recently revamped the natural resources man - agement major/wildlife and fisheries biology concentration offered by the Department of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources. New equipment has been installed at the Aquaculture Teaching and Research Center. “Fish are an important source of protein for most of the world’s popu - lation; however, the world fish stocks have been declining,” said Dr. Bradley Ray, assistant professor of fisheries science. “Approximately 80 percent of wild-caught fisheries are either fully exploited or being over - fished; therefore, aquaculture needs to be able to produce food for the growing human population. With the facilities we have on campus, we can do our small part in increasing productivity of aquaculture while decreas - ing the negative affects of overfishing.” According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, aquaculture has had a 6.9 percent annual growth rate since 1970 and is on pace to out pro - duce beef production this year. Currently, aquacultured species account for 47 percent of all fish consumed in the world. As part of the recent UT Martin initiative, an experimental indoor aqua - culture facility was created with four 1,500-gal. recirculating systems, for a total of 6,000 gals. These four systems will be used in conjunction with the six one-tenth-acre ponds on campus to conduct research and as class demonstrations. Currently, tilapia are housed in an indoor facility for trial purposes. In January, 6,000 tilapia will be grown in the indoor facility until April, when they will be moved outdoors for the final grow out. Tilapia are among the easiest and most profitable fish to farm. Ryne Goats, left, of Pulaski; Dr. Bradley Ray, assistant professor The facility will allow for numerous undergraduate research opportuni - of fisheries science; and Kaleb Stratton, of Springfield, discuss ties, which may include eight-week feeding trials to seven-month replicat - growing tilapia at UT Martin’s Aquaculture Teaching and ed experiments to examine different water sources, feeding rates and feed Research Center. ingredients. During the fall semester each year, students in the principles of aqua - culture course will be involved in the daily feeding and water quality assess - Outstanding ments as part of course requirements to better prepare them for careers in Continued from Front Page aquaculture and animal science. recruiting tool our department has … . Prospective students “Having this facility will also allow supervised independent research for and their parents are Janet’s specialty. She has a way of making undergraduate students,” said Ray. “Faculty members in the Department them feel they’ve made the right decision to come to UT Martin. of Agriculture, Geosciences, and Natural Resources, along with faculty In addition, Janet was the one who built the administrative from the Department of Biological Sciences, will also have access to the structure from the ‘ground up’ for the (Department of facility and the animals that are kept within the facility.” Agriculture and Natural Resources) Parker Chair of Excellence Kaleb Stratton, a Springfield senior, is enrolled in the wildlife and fish - during its formative years, and that structure is still accom - plishing the Parker Chair’s goals today.” Included as part of eries biology concentration. “Aquaculture is a rising industry in our econ - Holt’s nomination were comments such as, “In his university omy. In this class we have been able to not only study aquaculture in the roles, Steve coordinates numerous activities and works with classroom, but in our own facility and other aquaculture facilities, as well,” many faculty, staff and students. The various training opportu - said Stratton. “I am interested in wildlife and fisheries law enforcement, nities give faculty the chance to learn new technology in a fun and within aquaculture you must have the proper permits and allowed and exciting atmosphere. He has done an outstanding job in species in your facility. Enforcement of rules and regulations in aquacul - developing computer hardware and software solutions to assist ture is crucial to the environment and populations, as with any type of fish our faculty. Steve is always willing to accept new responsibili - ties and take on new challenges with enthusiasm and energy. and wildlife regulations. The neatest part of the class is having hands-on He has a gift of helping others comprehend and experience new experience raising tilapia in our own facility.” technologies. Steve is also a top-notch speaker for the universi - ty and is actively involved in various community organizations and initiatives.” ‘Guide to Speakers, Sources’ updated Several updated features are available on the Web. At the “Resources” Addendas archived at link on the Office of University Relations home page: UT Martin http://www.utm.edu/ Publications, Printing & Style Manual (updated) and PowerPoint Template Documents. At the Welcome Center link on the university departments/univrel/ home page: access the UT Martin video and 30-second TV commercial. addenda/addenda_archives.php For details, call the Office of University Relations, ext. 7615. UT Martin Continued from Front Page their higher-education investment. “We’re working hard to combine excep - tional value and quality for students who choose UT Martin,” he said. “A college education is more important than ever, and I’m pleased that our university is being recognized externally for success - fully meeting the higher education needs for this region and beyond.” The listing in America’s 100 Best College Buys is UT Martin’s third major recognition for the current academic year. Earlier, UT Martin continued its top-tier ranking for southern master’s institutions in the 2011 edition of America’s Best Colleges, compiled by U.S.News & World Report. Also, The Princeton Review named UT Martin “A Best Southeastern College” for 2011. Martin Mayor Randy Brundige recently proclaimed Oct. 16-23 as National Chemistry Week in the community. Seated with Brundige are Kayla A. Poindexter, left, University of Tennessee at Martin YOUTM Student Members of the American Chemical Society president; and Westview High School chemistry Continued from Front Page teacher Jessica Hightower. Standing left to right are Dr. S.K. Airee, SMACS adviser and KLS councilor; Dr. Robbie Montgomery, KLS chair-elect; Mary Lee Grossner and Julie Langford, Martin Elementary of instructional technology, received an School teachers; and Dr. Charles R. Thomas, UT Martin Department of Chemistry and Physics chair. Outstanding Paper Award for the nation - al E-Learn 2010 conference. He was rec - ognized for his paper, “The Influence of All Steinway Technology Skills on Preservice and Continued from Front Page Inservice Teachers’ Perceived Ability to Integrate Technology,” at the keynote ses - Steinway pianos. Christian Church, where he has played the sion of the conference. His paper will Dr. Jerald Ogg, vice chancellor for academic piano.” also be designated as an Outstanding affairs, represented Chancellor Tom Rakes at “I am very thankful for the investment in UT Paper in the Education and Information the ceremony, and noted that the designation Martin’s Department of Music to convert the Technology Digital Library (EdITLib). will help recruit and retain the best students program into an ‘All Steinway’ school,” said • Dr. Bob Peckham , professor of and faculty. The distinction of All Steinway, he Andrew Moore, a piano and chemistry double French, edited the 26th issue of the said, “is about changing students’ lives.” In major from South Fulton. “By providing stu - Société François Villon’s bibliographical introducing and expressing appreciation to Bill dents with the finest pianos available, this bulletin (16th online): Société François Blankenship, who chairs the All Steinway steer - shows the department's commitment to artistry Villon, Bulletin 26 (fall 2010) ing committee, Ogg said, “You don’t just end up and musicianship. As a piano student in the www.utm.edu/staff/globeg/sfvb26.shtm. as an All Steinway School.” Blankenship and his department, having top-quality pianos at my dis - This annual publication is a tool in a wife, Roberta, of Sandestin, Fla., along with Dr. posal will certainly enhance my musical abilities number of large research libraries, and Mrs. Robert Gibson, of Union City, attend - and allow me to critique my skills at the piano. including the Bibliothèque Nationale de ed the ceremony and signed the Steinway grand Other students in the department will benefit France, and is recognized by the French pianos they donated as part of the campaign. by being accompanied by superior, well-main - Ministries of Culture and Education. Other donors, including Ed Williamson, of tained pianos. Overall, this investment will Peckham also recently published Pensacola, Fla., and Harriss, along with addi - improve the quality of the UT Martin “College French Advocacy: Offer up tional faculty, staff and students, signed the ver - Department of Music and will allow the pro - Your Best Defense” in the American tical pianos. gram to promote a higher level of artistry Association of Teachers of French “This university has had many great days,” among the students,” he added. National, Bulletin 36, no. 1 (September said Blankenship. “I put this one right up there During the past seven years, the UT Martin 2010). at the top.” Noting that one or two people don’t Department of Music has returned nine of the make a project such as this happen, university’s Steinway 7-foot grand pianos to Blankenship thanked other individuals who “like new” condition. A 9-foot Steinway D and have donated to the campaign. “These individ - a Steinway Boston were purchased during 2009- Need a wide-format poster or banner uals have also committed to make contributions 10. The Steinway D was signed by Henry E. for an event or presentation? to this All Steinway school.” Blankenship Steinway and housed in Carnegie Hall for five praised the foresight of the music department in years as part of the Steinway and Sons Concert Digital Printing Services reconditioning Steinways that positioned the and Artists Program. The replacement of 18 fac - can print up to 60” wide school for Friday’s announcement. ulty studio and practice room uprights will need on paper or vinyl. “Bob and I are so happy to be able to put our to be purchased to complete the project. names on a Steinway concert grand piano,” said Following the arrival and assembly of the Call for 881-7840 Virginia Gibson. “We also are pleased to give pianos Friday morning, there was an evening for prices! this in honor of Michael Yandell, who is a program with a performance of Irving Berlin’s senior music major at UT Martin. We have “I Love a Piano” and other pieces by Harriss and known Michael many years at Union City First students. Program lets students support breast cancer Calendar Oct. 18-24 Monday, Oct. 18 research using their Facebook Profile – 10 a.m. – Career/Major Fair, Student Success Center The bookstore will launch an innovative pro - comment on the bookstore’s fan page. Tuesday, Oct. 19 gram during National Breast Cancer Awareness Fans do not need to use the pink ribbon as – 5 p.m. – Karen Kim and Yeon Ji Kim Month that will let students support breast can - their profile picture for the entire month. As senior art exhibitions, Paul Meek cer research by just temporarily changing their long as they use it at some point in October and Library (Oct. 19- Nov. 12) Facebook profile picture. leave a comment on the bookstore’s fan page, – 7:30 p.m. – Shinn Piano Duo, Trinity Through this program, Barnes & Noble their participation will be counted toward the Presbyterian Church College Booksellers (which operates the book - donation. Wednesday, Oct. 20 store) will donate $1 to the National Breast “We’re really excited about this initiative,” – 8 a.m. – Sustainability Day, UT Cancer Coalition (NBCC) – up to $5,000 – for said Sam Covington, bookstore manager. “It’s Martin Recycles every student who changes their profile picture an easy and fun way for our fans to show their – Noon – Lunch Box Theatre, 216 to the breast cancer awareness pink ribbon sym - support for an important cause. We’re trying to Gooch Hall bol during the month of October. get the word out and ensure our campus makes – Noon – Sustainability Series, the state The bookstore will kick off the promotion by a big contribution.” of the automobile industry and the pos - changing its Facebook profile picture to the Not a fan of the bookstore? Become one at sibility of alternatives, Watkins pink ribbon symbol. Thereafter, fans can sim - www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Marti Auditorium, Boling University Center, ply save that picture to their desktop, upload it n-TN/University-of-Tennessee-at-Martin- Thursday, Oct. 21 as their own profile picture, and then leave a Bookstore/112705832106056. – 5:30 p.m. – WOW Thursdays, Interfaith Student Center Shin piano duo to perform REED Center workshop Oct. 26 – 6 p.m. – Skyhawk football vs. Lambuth, Hardy Graham Stadium The Department of Music will present a Learn the ins and outs of starting your Friday, Oct. 22 guest piano duo recital with pianists, own business, the various sources of financ - – Mid-term progress reports due Jungwon Anne Shin and Jung-Won Shin, at ing offered by the Small Business – 3 p.m. – Skyhawk women’s soccer @ 7:30 p.m., Oct. 19, at Trinity Presbyterian Administration (SBA) and the criteria Eastern Illinois Church in Martin. required to obtain a small business loan at a – 7 p.m. – Skyhawk volleyball vs. Austin Jungwon Anne Shin received a Master of seminar on Oct. 26. Peay, Skyhawk Fieldhouse Music degree in piano from the Manhattan Offered by the University of Tennessee at Saturday, Oct. 23 School of Music in New York and a Doctor of Martin Tennessee Small Business – Fall break (Oct 23-26) Musical Arts degree in piano from the Development Center and the Regional – 2 p.m. – Skyhawk volleyball vs. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Entrepreneurship and Economic Tennessee State, Skyhawk Fieldhouse She currently teaches at her private studio in Development Center, there is no fee for the Sunday, Oct. 24 Basking Ridge, N.J. seminar that will be offered from 2-4 p.m. at – 2 p.m. – Skyhawk women’s soccer @ Jung-Won Shin earned degrees from the the REED Center located at 406 S. Lindell Southeast Missouri University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, St. in Martin. Seating is limited. Instructor – 6 p.m. – SAC movies Indiana University and Seoul National will be Saundra Jackson, U.S. Small University. She currently serves as assistant Business Administration (SBA) senior area professor of piano at Delta State University manager. in Mississippi. Register at www.utm.edu/reed or by call - The recital is free and open to the public. ing the REED Center at 731-587-7333. UT Martin Bookstore View samples of UT Martin news More than just textbooks! clippings at: Get your Skyhawk Gear and cozy up http://www.utm.edu/departments/univrel/ with a good book! We have national news_clippings/index.php campus bestsellers, campus authors, and bargain books. If you do not see what you are look- ing for, we can special order for you University relations resources make it easy at no extra cost. Do you need a speaker for a club or service organization meeting? The UT Martin “Guide to Speakers and Sources” is an online guide to speakers and topics. This guide is designed to The UniversiTy of Tennessee aT MarTin acquaint the public with the wide range of human resources available at UT Martin. A variety of groups may find this guide useful in the selection of speakers or experts for various projects addenda Published weekly during the academic year and biweekly and/or meetings. during the summer by UT Martin; Martin, TN 38238 The guide, at www.utm.edu/departments/univrel/resources.php, is prepared in alphabetical • Dr. Jan Simek - Interim President, University of Tennessee System order by general topic and divided into subtopics. For assistance in making contacts with the • Dr. Tom Rakes - Chancellor, University of Tennessee at Martin speakers and sources, or for assistance in finding campus experts for topics not listed, call the • Rita Mitchell - A ddenda Editor, University Editor UT Martin is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section Office of University Relations at ext. 7615. 504/ADA/ADEA employer. E05-0425-00-010-10