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a publication for the Middle Tennessee State University community Oct. 9, 2006 • Vol. 15/No. 7

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GET JAZZED UP: SUPPORT WMOT Foundation gifts reach $13M DURING ANNUAL GIVING EFFORT by Tom Tozer Purdom said. “It’s a tough job making cold calls. You may WMOT-JAZZ89’s Annual Giving call 15 people to get two to respond to you.” Campaign is under way through Oct. 12 Development officers in the various colleges include rivate giving to MTSU in fiscal year 2005-2006 to help the station bolster its budget Jim Van Wicklin, basic and applied sciences; Steven reached a second all-time high of $13 million, which after severe state funding cuts for Barnes, mass communication; Russell Clayton, education “feels good” to development officials because more 2006-07. Supporters beat the P and behavioral science; Robyn Kilpatrick, liberal arts; and all-time giving amount in came from gifts of $1,000 or less—and that means more Jim Highland, business. individuals are digging a little more deeply into their 2005-06 with a record This past year, the MTSU Foundation has been the pockets. $96,000 in gifts, but beneficiary of several “impact gifts” designated for vari- Development Director Kirk Purdom says there are station personnel say ous programs. The Concrete Industry Management pro- several reasons for the upswing in donations. Seventy-five they still need additional gram in the College of Basic and Applied Sciences raised percent of the incoming gifts over the last five years have corporate and individual support. For $104,000 for the CIM Building Fund from the CIM Golf come in during the last three years, he said, which reflects more information, visit www.wmot.org or Tournament. John and Barbara Ellington contributed the effectiveness of placing development officers in each call 615-898-2800. $25,000 to the John and Barbara Ellington Aerospace college to target fund-raising efforts. PARKING BEHIND THE LIBRARY? “Our development officers are good at what they do,” See ‘Gifts’ page 5 YOU’LL NEED A NEW SPACE OCT. 11 Parking and Transportation Services will block off 40 spaces in the parking lot south of the James E. Walker Library Web site revamp (between Gore and Deere residence halls) during the morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 11, to accommodate a integrates public, meeting of the Tennessee Board of Regents. The Board will be discussing student access MTSU’s planned new science building. by Cristol Camacho CATCH UP ON LATEST NEWS AT RETIRED FACULTY COFFEES TSU kicked off this new All MTSU faculty and staff retirees academic year with a new are encouraged to stop by the MTSU M design for its Web site. Foundation House on West Thompson The new layout may have taken Lane to chat, snack and sip at the users by surprise, but ideas for monthly Retired Faculty and Staff revamping the site began nearly two Coffee. This month’s gathering begins at years ago. 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. For more “Our goal was to find out how to information, contact 615-898-5756. effectively present information on a Web page,” Barbara Draude, director 5K RUN RAISES $5K TOWARD of MTSU’s Information Technology PLANNED VETERANS’ MEMORIAL Department, said. IT’S NEW—An updated MTSU Web site aims to present information more effectively. More than 250 registered runners Marketing MTSU to the general took part in the MTSU Veterans public was a huge motivation for relevant information such as campus the same. Memorial 5K Run Sept. 17, raising about making much-needed changes to the deadlines for students. ITD alone didn’t make all of the $5,000 for an on-campus memorial to five-year-old Web site, Draude added. For those students who may not changes overnight. Usability research honor fallen veterans who have MTSU The new three-column page welcome change, however, there is was conducted among several differ- ties, said Dr. Derek Frisby, assistant pro- design is intended to provide easy good news: Only general information ent audience groups, including fessor of history. For more information access to current news and events at pages will be changing. PipelineMT’s about the memorial, e-mail Frisby at MTSU for locals, as well as highlight appearance and operation will remain See ‘Web’ page 5 [email protected].

NAMES HAVE CHANGED, BUT ROUTES REMAIN THE SAME Watch for the new street names on Bonuses ready for October checks campus! Alumni Drive, which runs par- allel to Middle Tennessee Boulevard by Gina E. Fann a flat bonus of $500 per full- or part-time employ- behind the James Union Building, has Correction ee, or 1 percent of the been renamed Alma Mater Drive. TSU employees Alumni Drive now intersects North The employment eligibility date for employees to employee’s salary, can count on Rutherford just south of Greek Row. another one-time receive one-time $500 (or 1 percent) bonuses at whichever is greater. M month’s end was incorrect in the Sept. 25 edition of Participants in the uni- bonus at month’s end, thanks to approval from The Record. The correct eligibility date is June 30, 2006. versity’s post-retirement the Tennessee Board of service programs also will Regents. university’s payroll as of Board’s respect for our receive the local bonus. “I’m pleased to say June 30, 2006,” said Dr. employees’ dedication and This university-funded that the Board accepted Sidney A. McPhee after the our university’s good bonus will be in addition our proposal to use avail- TBR’s Sept. 28-29 meeting budget management prac- to a state-funded $350 one- able funds to once again at Austin Peay State tices that the members time bonus for higher provide the bonuses to all University in Clarksville. approved our plan.” education employees with regular employees on the “It’s a reflection of the The measure provides See ‘Bonuses’ page 7 www.mtsunews.com

FOR THE RECORD Help schools get ‘Fit For The Future’ at new conference by Dr. Doug Winborn

iddle Tennessee State University will serve as host M for the Fit For The Future conference, sponsored by the Tennessee School Health Coalition, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 16 and 17. The TSHC is dedicated to promot- ing of the eight-component Coordinated School Health model developed by Diane Allensworth and Lloyd Kolbe. This model has been adopted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the endorsed method for addressing health in schools in the United States. Keynote speakers include Dr. Bill A HEARTY WELCOME—Exchange students Lisa Frank, left, of Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria, and Yumiko Cecil of Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Shiraga and Chie Kunikata of Osaka, Japan’s Kansai Gaidai University savor some hospitality at the Kleer-Vu Lunchroom. Tennessee, who will give a “State of the Health of the Children of photo submitted Tennessee” address in the opening plenary session on Oct. 17. Cecil’s address will be followed by breakout sessions specific to each of the eight components of Coordinated MTSU welcomes 32 exchange students School Health. Sessions will be deliv- from Staff Reports the dean of the University Honors ing recording industry, engineering, ered by presenters from Tennessee College, Dr. Philip Mathis; business, English literature, African- schools and communities who have all 2006 is “monumental” for • a personal tour of the Campus American studies, intercultural com- successfully developed one or more of MTSU’s International Recreation Center from director munications, psychology, mathemat- those components: F Education and Exchange Charles Gregory and a guided ics and foreign languages. school health and Program—also known as MT excursion to James E. Walker Library Among the 32 exchange stu- safety policies and Abroad—as it welcomes a record by librarian Jiannan Wong; dents are four graduate teaching environment; number of exchange students to • an exploration and explana- assistants working with the health education, campus. tion of “Murfreesboro: Past and Department of Foreign Languages physical education Leaping from 16 incoming Present” by Dr. Doug Heffington, and Literatures.Yorisalem Abraha and other physical exchange students last year to 32 director of global studies, and team- and Verena Bossert are instructing activity programs; this semester, nine countries are now building on the MTSU Challenge German 1010, Nouridine Mouadji is nutrition services; represented at MTSU: Austria, Course with coordinator Scott teaching French 1010 and Xie Xiaoli school health serv- Brazil, China, France, Germany, Pruett; is teaching Chinese 1010. Winborn ices; school coun- Japan, the Philippines, South Korea • a tour of Nashville and the For more information about MT seling; psychologi- and Thailand. customary Week of Welcome festivi- Abroad, contact the International cal and social services; health promo- During their orientation, the ties on campus; and Education and Exchange Program tion for staff; and family and commu- new students received: • of course, lunch at Kleer-Vu via e-mail at [email protected], call nity involvement. • an official greeting from Dr. Lunchroom for some fine Southern 615-898-5179 or visit its Web site at Peter Yarrow of the Peter, Paul Kaylene Gebert, executive vice presi- cuisine! www.mtsu.edu/~mtabroad. and Mary folk singing group will dent and provost, and an introduc- The students are taking courses deliver the keynote address Oct. 17. tion to academic life at MTSU from in a wide range of subjects, includ- Yarrow currently is involved in a school bullying and violence preven- tion curriculum, “Operation Respect” (www.dontlaugh.org). Through song and multimedia, Yarrow presents an Admissions recruiters are on the move entertaining, informative and inspira- The recruiters and admissions Palmer added that she’s “very tional call to eliminate school bullying by Randy Weiler personnel will “travel a predomi- grateful to have the recruiting posi- and violence. His performance and nantly college-fair circuit, from tions filled. It allows us to better plan address will be followed by breakout dmissions recruiters and per- September to November, all across these events. It makes this fall ... sessions featuring programs and cur- sonnel will log thousands of the state, at high schools and com- more manageable. It has changed a ricula helpful to school personnel in miles and meet and greet munity colleges.” lot of the way our office functions accomplishing the goals of A hundreds of prospective students “We will log a lot of miles,” she and operates.” Coordinated School Health. and their parents and guardians in an said. “We’ll know how many miles The veteran admissions leader Earlier this year, the Tennessee ambitious effort to help MTSU enroll- by December. This is the first time said she considers the entire staff uni- Legislature passed SB3991/HB3750, ment surpass 23,000. we’ve had people versity recruiters. which expanded the Coordinated “We always want a more quali- out on the road as “Our five assistant directors are School Health Improvement Act of fied class to come in,” Lynn Palmer, much. All they’re responsible for Rutherford County 2000 and dedicated $15 million to sup- director of the Office of Admissions, doing is visiting because Rutherford County needs port the expansion. Research has said of department goals. high schools and lots of attention,” Palmer said of the demonstrated improvements in health, “We want to find better students. traveling.” various high schools in Murfrees- attendance, behavior and academic We’ve got to compete to get them. As for the boro, Smyrna, La Vergne and performance, with some authorities Higher-ability students get nice schedule of fairs— Eagleville. indicating that many of the barriers to scholarships. It’s always nice to get upcoming ones MTSU admissions, academic and students’ success in school are health- them.” include the Smoky marketing personnel will conduct related. Schools across Tennessee are Alumni Travis Tipton (B.S. ’06), Palmer Mountain Regional separate student and guidance coun- engaged in the application process to Matt Hannah (B.S. ’01) and Steven Fair at the selor receptions in Memphis (Oct. 17- receive a portion of the funds allocat- Mizell (B.S. ’06) have been hired this University of Tennessee in Knoxville 18), Jackson (Oct. 18), Nashville (Oct. ed to support Local Education Agency year to recruit East, Middle and West Thursday, Oct. 12 (6-8 p.m. CT) and 30), Chattanooga (Nov. 14) and efforts to develop Coordinated School Tennessee, respectively, Palmer said. Memphis area-wide at University of Knoxville (Nov. 15). Health in their school systems. “We want them on the road, (to) Memphis from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on “These are not a substitute for a come back in to reload the vans and Tuesday, Oct. 24—“there is a rhyme campus visit,” added Christopher Dr. Doug Winborn teaches health and head back out (to recruit),” said and a reason,” Palmer said. “There is Fleming, associate admissions direc- human performance at MTSU. For more Palmer, who jokingly said the new a state-coordinated calendar so that tor. “If the students or parents can’t information about the conference, contact recruiters will be on the road until all colleges and universities can come (to campus), it’s designed to him at 615-898-5110. Thanksgiving. attend at the same time.” take a piece of MTSU to them.”

page 2 The Record Oct. 9, 2006 Hitmaker Aron ETIS grant will help eliminate making tracks lead hazards in more homes back to MTSU from Staff Reports from Staff Reports second U.S. Housing and Urban Development TSU’s Audio Engineering Society and Urban A grant—this one totaling Music Society will host the return to campus of nearly $2 million—will help MTSU M renowned music producer/engineer Dave Aron MAKING MUSIC—MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee, left, continue its work to eliminate lead Oct. 20-22 with a series of informational sessions featuring joins renowned audio producer engineer Dave Aron during a poisoning statewide, officials said. plenty of advice and hands-on experience for recording break in mixing sessions on campus in 2005. Dr. Kathy Mathis, project direc- industry students. tor and associate professor of engi- Aron, whose career kicked off at Memphis’ Sun Studio photo submitted neering, technology and industrial as an assistant engineer for ’s 1988 “Rattle and Hum,” studies, said the initial award from has worked with musicians ranging from to Jane’s demos submitted earlier this semester. Students will be the 2002 helped the Tennessee Lead Addiction to Sean Combs to Bob Weir of the Grateful songwriters, performers, audio engineers and production Elimination Action Program rid 105 Dead. assistants for the sessions. households of lead-poisoning haz- His long affiliation with led to ”Dave brings meaningful real-world experience to the ards. That funding ended in June. work on award-winning albums with and table and always finds ways to include as many students The goal for the new three-year . Aron works as a live sound engineer with as possible during the lecture, sessions and social events,” $1.99 million grant is to eliminate Snoop’s touring band and also operates a production com- said Dan Pfeifer, the recording industry professor who’s lead poisoning in 156 more house- pany and project studio in Hollywood. helped to arrange Aron’s visits. holds statewide through TLEAP. Aron, who’s making his fifth visit to MTSU, is sched- “His wealth of knowledge, uncompromised skill and “We already have the infra- uled for a discussion of his education, career and record- desire to see the students succeed makes for a learning structure in place, so we could ing/touring experiences, followed by an open Q&A ses- experience that cannot be duplicated otherwise!” increase our goal by 50 percent,” sion, on Friday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. in the State Farm Room While the Oct. 20 lecture is free and open to the pub- Mathis said. “We work with con- of the university’s Business and Aerospace Building. lic, studio size will limit student participation in the track- tractors, construction workers, reno- A tracking session will follow at noon on Saturday, ing and mixing sessions to 50 to 75 students each, Pfeifer vators and supervisors, training Oct. 21, in Studio B of the Bragg Mass Communication noted. them in lead-safe work practices Building, capped off by a mixing session at noon on The MTSU Distinguished Lecture Series, College of and remediation of potentially haz- Sunday, Oct. 22, in Studio C in the James Union Building Mass Communication and Department of Recording ardous sites. on campus. Industry are supporting the event. For more information, “One of our success stories was During the tracking and mixing sessions, Aron is set call 615-898-5944 or e-mail [email protected]. a young professional family in to produce a track from an MTSU student chosen from Nashville who had a child with lead poisoning because the wife was pregnant when she was scrap- ing the windows of their historic Psychological Services Center sees success home. The girl was under 15 were licensed professionals … and the The PSC is funded primarily by months old when they learned by Brittany Skelton clients themselves took the experience the Department of Psychology. Other what to do. She was not poisoned seriously,” adds Stacey Landa, a for- support comes from the PSC’s pro- further, and her blood (lead) levels TSU’s Psychological mer student counselor. duction of a CD-ROM that outlines dropped. So the damage was not Services Center has met its The primary goal of the PSC is to ethics for licensed professional coun- permanent.” goals and established a suc- help children and adolescents resolve selors. Like the latest award, the 2002 M federal grant totaling $1.87 million cessful graduate training program behavioral, emotional and/or inter- “We’ve probably made close to since its opening in fall 2005. personal problems. Children are $2,000 on that,” Quarto says. came from HUD’s Office of Healthy The facility set first-year goals of referred to the center by pediatricians The center also recently received Homes and Lead Hazard Control. creating awareness of its services for and school counselors in Rutherford an $8,700 award from MTSU’s Faculty Another contribution of young people and educating parents County. Research and Creative Projects $1.16 million from a group of public about behavioral prob- Committee, a university and private organizations brought lems and met them committee nominated total initial funding for the lead- through referrals to the by the Office of abatement program to more than Psychological Services ‘We are pretty proud of Research and appointed $3 million. Center by local physi- by President Sidney A. “The Lead Elimination Action cians and school coun- what we’re doing here.’ McPhee. Program works through organiza- selors. The PSC also pro- Dr. Christopher Quarto, Approximately tions like MTSU to identify and vided a four-week pro- director of training, $5,000 of that award remove lead-based paint hazards in gram on child behavior MTSU Psychological Services Center was used to purchase housing,” U.S. Rep. Bart Gordon for parents in the commu- new furniture for the said in announcing the grant. nity. center, which is located “Children have the greatest risk for The PSC is part of the profession- The center’s progress and in Peck Hall Room 224. developmental and behavioral al counseling graduate program, achievement are measured by parent Counseling sessions are available problems, and potentially mental which provides students with field surveys and through direct contact to children between the ages of 8 and retardation, stemming from lead experience in an academic setting. between clients and counselors, 18. Appointments can be scheduled poisoning. The Department of Psychology pro- Quarto says, and the PSC received on Mondays from 6 to 8 p.m. “I commend MTSU for the vides faculty members who supervise great reviews—on average, the 10- September through May. A fee of $5 is work they have done with federal, students’ counseling sessions with item questionnaire showed a score of charged for counseling sessions. (The state and local agencies, to aid HUD clients. 4.5 on a 5.0 scale. PSC does not provide services to in reaching their goal of eliminating “We are pretty proud of what In addition, the center plans to MTSU students.) lead poisoning in housing by 2010. we’re doing here,” says Dr. conduct formal research on the effec- For more information about the This grant is an investment in the Christopher Quarto, who oversees the tiveness of its parent education pro- program, call 615-898-5313 or visit its current safety and future health and student counseling sessions. gram. No formal research is currently Web site at www.mtsu.edu/~psc. well-being of Tennessee’s children.” “We treated clients as though we being conducted. Mathis is working with col- league Dr. Carol Baraiko, the state weatherization program and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to implement the program. TLEAP also serves as a training program for MTSU students on lead-abatement practices, including training on Occupational Safety and Health Administration measures.

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Calendar Oct. 9-22 TV Schedule Oct. 10 Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 20 Distinguished Lecture Series: “Middle Tennessee Record” Tuesday, Oct. 10 Monday, Oct. 16 Producer/Engineer Dan Aron Cable Channel 9 Employee Benefits Fair Exotic Musical Paintings: 7 p.m., BAS State Farm Room Monday-Sunday—5 p.m. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., JUB Tenn. Room Tennessee Philharmonic For information, contact: NewsChannel 5+ For information, contact: Symphony Orchestra 615-898-5944. Saturdays—1 p.m. 615-898-2929. featuring Cecil Licad on piano 7:30 p.m., Tucker Theatre MTSU Jazz Combos Every Monday night Presidential Concert Series: Admission charged 7:30 p.m., Hinton Music Hall Alma Maria Labra-Makk, For information, contact: No admission charge MTSU Guys & Dolls piano 615-898-1862. For information, contact: Swing Dance Club 7:30 p.m., Hinton Music Hall 615-898-2493. Free dance lessons 6-7 p.m., No admission charge Oct. 17 open dancing 7-9 p.m. For information, contact: Oct. 21 Murphy Center Dance Studio A 615-898-2493. Tuesday, Oct. 17 For information, e-mail: “Rally on Maple” Saturday, Oct. 21 [email protected]. Oct. 12 5-7 p.m., Maple Street Diwali between College and Lytle (Hindu Festival of Lights) Through Oct. 12 Thursday, Oct. 12 Admission charged Retired Faculty & Staff Coffee For information, contact: Tracking Session with WMOT-JAZZ89 9:30 a.m., Foundation House 615-893-6565. Producer/Engineer Dan Aron Annual Giving Campaign For information, contact Noon, Mass Comm Studio B For information, visit 615-898-5756. Limited to 50-75 students www.wmot.org For information, contact: or contact: 615-898-2800. This month on ‘Middle Tennessee Record’: 615-898-5944. Through Oct. 19 Walking for the Children n the October edition of the pro- Charity Walking Horse Show “A Certain Alchemy” gram, viewers can learn more 5 p.m., Miller Coliseum photo exhibit by Keith Carter I about horses, students who plan For tickets and information, to make a career in the horse indus- 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday- try and the story of a very special contact: 615-494-8822. Friday, noon-4 p.m. Saturday horse that’s buried at MTSU. There’s Baldwin Photo Gallery, LRC also music, theater and the universi- Blue Raider Football No admission charge ty’s centennial celebration plans. at Louisiana-Monroe Find it all at www.mtsunews.com or on For information, contact: TV at the schedule above left. 6 p.m, Monroe, La. 615-898-2085. For information, visit file photo from Photographic Services www.goblueraiders.com Oct. 9 or contact: 615-898-2103. Monday, Oct. 9 Thursday, Oct. 12 Oct. 18 Columbus Day EXL Faculty Showcase Series Oct. 22 banks, federal offices closed; “Experiential Learning: Best Oct. 18-Nov. 2 university open Practices in Teaching with the General Election Early Voting Sunday, Oct. 22 Use of Integrative Technology” For information, visit “MTSU On the Record— Honors Lecture Series 3-4:30 p.m., PH 106 www.rutherfordcounty.org/ Trip to Russia” Dr. Gloria Hamilton, For information, contact: election/. Guest: Dr. Andrei Korobkov “Immediate and Delayed 615-494-7671. 7 a.m., WMOT 89.5-FM Psychological Responses to Oct. 19 Podcast at www.mtsunews.com Natural Disasters” MTSU Symphonic Band and 3-3:50 p.m., HONR 106 Chamber Winds Thursday, Oct. 19 Mixing Session with For information, contact: 7:30 p.m., Hinton Music Hall Lailatul Qadr Producer/Engineer Dan Aron 615-898-7611. No admission charge (Islamic Night of Honor Noon, JUB Studio C For information, contact: and Dignity) Limited to 50-75 students Faculty Senate meeting 615-898-2493. For information, contact: 4:30 p.m., JUB 100 Free Legal Clinic 615-898-5944. For information, contact: Oct. 14-17 7-9 p.m., JUB 206 (JAWC) 615-898-2582. Appointments required MTSU Symphony Orchestra Fall Break For information, contact: 8 p.m., Hinton Music Hall Distinguished Guest Lecture: No classes; university offices 615-898-2193. No admission charge Dr. Craig Wrisberg open Oct. 16-17 For information, contact: “The Merits of Qualitative and Oct. 20 615-898-2493. Quantitative Research” Oct. 15 6-7:30 p.m., Murphy Center 103 Oct. 20-21 For information, e-mail Sunday, Oct. 15 Tennessee Gov’t. Finance [email protected]. “MTSU On the Record— Officers Fall Conference Rosenwald Schools” Cool Springs Marriott, Franklin Guest: Dr. Mary Hoffschwelle For information, visit 7 a.m., WMOT 89.5-FM www.tngfoa.org Podcast at www.mtsunews.com page 4 The Record Oct. 9, 2006 Gifts from page 1 Scholarship Fund. And Jeff Lane established the Fielder Family ates are not yet in their primary giv- Joe Bales, vice president of devel- donated $20,000 to the CIM SAE Endowed Scholarship Fund with a ing years,” Purdom says, “but if we opment and university relations and Motor Vehicle Fund. gift of $104,000, and the Country can help them develop the habit of executive director of the MTSU Under the College of Liberal Arts Radio Broadcasters created an giving, their modest gifts will one day Foundation, describes the develop- umbrella, Coca-Cola’s Atlanta head- endowed fund with a contribution of turn into larger ones.” ment efforts at MTSU as more proac- quarters contributed $25,000 to the $25,000. Joe Coleman donated $10,000 The Senior Gift program was tive than in the past. Cultural Diversity Initiative, coordi- to the MTSU started two years ago to encourage “We used to be in a reactive nated by Dr. Sharon Shaw-McEwen, Foundation to be graduating seniors to give as a class mode: ‘Here’s a project—let’s go raise professor of social work. The Friends earmarked for the and has already garnered about a money,’” Bales says. “Now we work of Music organization launched its Department of 10 percent participation rate, which with faculty to find out their needs. fund-raising activities with the Electronic Media Purdom calls a huge accomplishment. We research foundations. We try to be “Evening of Swing” and raised more Communication. Faculty increasingly have helped more aggressive. We don’t want to than $27,000. The Joseph T. Smith Increased stu- to instill a giving attitude by example, wait for people to call us. Certainly Scholarship in the McLean School of dent involvement in Purdom points out. we don’t want to offend people—all Music was enhanced by nearly university life is “One faculty member can leave a they have to say is no. But we have to $10,000, thanks to gifts from Smith’s another factor in student with a good feeling about the keep working to build rapport with many friends and former students in Purdom increased giving, school. And we are blessed to have a current and potential donors.” the marching band community. In Purdom says, and faculty that really supports this uni- When Purdom arrived at MTSU addition, the Linse Bock Foundation that means while they are enrolled versity. Our faculty giving is tremen- in 2003, following Bales, the endow- added $40,000 to its scholarship fund and after they graduate. If students dous … I think it’s around 25 percent. ment was around $16 million. Today, in the McLean School of Music, and had a good experience while they I hope it continues to grow.” it’s close to $30 million. Both Bales Mrs. Lucy Strickland enriched the were here and enjoy coming back and Approximately 4,000 of MTSU’s and Purdom attribute that increase to Roscoe L. Strickland Lecture Series in visiting, he adds, they’re more likely 70,000 graduates give to the universi- effective leadership and sound money the Department of History by $50,000. to consider giving back to MTSU. ty. “That’s nearly 6 percent giving— management by the MTSU In the College of Mass “Because of the university’s dra- I’d like to see us reach 10 percent,” Foundation. Communication, Virginia Fielder matic growth, the majority of gradu- Purdom adds. Edwards to lead Public Health Institute by Tom Tozer health careers; and issues,” Edwards said, adding that graduate pro- • link health-oriented faculty (and their grams at Tennessee State University also are being hy is Tennessee’s health ranking among research) to projects focused on improving the developed. the lowest in the nation, and what health of the citizens of Tennessee. “Concurrent with the development of the aca- W needs to be done to turn that around? ”The board will be broad-based, composed demic programs, there was interest in developing How can citizens, educators and legislators of people from business, the health industry, the an institute of public health. There are 27 of them throughout the state help raise health awareness? medical community, education, students and con- in the nation, and 16 other states are considering And why are there more health-related jobs avail- sumers,” Edwards said. them.” able in Tennessee than people to fill them? State Commissioner of Health Kenneth Edwards will access that expertise from all Those are questions for which Dr. Martha Jo Robinson wholeheartedly corners of the state to raise awareness of public Edwards wants to find answers. endorsed Edwards’ appoint- health issues in Tennessee and the variety of Holder of the Adams Chair of Excellence in ment. In a letter to Richard career opportunities for recent and prospective HealthCare Services and director of the Center for Rhoda, THEC executive director, college graduates. Health and Human Services at MTSU, Edwards he stated that “[Edwards] has She said her work also will entail creating a recently was appointed interim director of the been instrumental in helping to health index for each county and encouraging new Tennessee Institute of Public Health by the forge and evaluate several criti- county health officials and legislators to have Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Since cal health promotion and inter- active discussions about their own particular her position is a half-time appointment, she will vention programs and protocols health rankings and how they may be contribut- continue in her roles at MTSU. currently in use by our staff ing to the overall ranking of 48th in the state— The institute is a collaboration of THEC, the Edwards across the state. I share your con- what they are doing right and what they may be State Department of Health, the Tennessee Board fidence that Dr. Edwards will doing wrong. of Regents and the University of Tennessee. It was play an essential role in taking the institute “The public health workforce issues are not formed according to “best practices” endorsed by toward fruition.” unique to Tennessee,” she said. “Nationally there the National Network of Public Health Institutes. “I’m excited about the opportunity,” Edwards are shortages. We need new ideas, new energy, “Our health ranking is 48th in the nation, and said, “and I’m flattered and pleased that the work new ways to get those new ideas across. 50 percent of our public health force will be disap- of the many individuals who work with the “Public health is an individual health issue, pearing within five years due to retirement and MTSU Center for Health and Human Services has and that’s what this institute will do: address other factors,” Edwards said. “That’s why THEC been recognized.” issues that affect the state.” is involved in this. A program is needed across the THEC recently approved a doctoral program Edwards said the new Tennessee Institute of state to meet the workforce needs of public health, in public health at East Tennessee State University, Public Health will hold an inaugural event on as well as address the health status of our state.” Edwards noted. An affiliation between the Monday, Oct. 30, which will be underwritten by A memorandum of understanding was signed University of Memphis and the University of Research America. last March outlining Edwards’ key administrative Tennessee Health Science Center is being formed Delivering the keynote address that day will responsibilities. Among other tasks, she will: to explore a school of public health in west be Dr. Henry Foster, professor of obstetrics and • develop a board of directors; Tennessee. gynecology at Meharry Medical College and for- • articulate appropriate language for the insti- “It makes sense to have those two programs mer Clinton nominee to the post of Surgeon tute to take to the Legislature for authorization; where research and service opportunities will General of the United States. Research America • create a Web site to attract people to public address different types of population and health will focus on advocating for health in Tennessee.

Web from page 1 high-school students, parents, current have been moved around. pages have the same look and feel, age and produce as well as bring MTSU students, alumni and the local “It took me a while to notice the individual departments are responsi- more focus to the content and content community to determine what very small Webmail link at the bot- ble for updating their own pages. The sharing.” changes would be made in the new tom of the page,” sophomore Karlisa new Luminus Content sharing, which was not design. Kartubi said. Website Manage- previously available, allows informa- Groups were asked what they ITD has made efforts, however, to ment system will tion to be copied from one Web page looked for in a Web site, what terms eliminate anticipated trouble for those have templates for to another, which will make updating made sense to them and how they familiar with the old site design. page designs, which much easier and ensure accuracy of looked for information. “The easiest way to find things is will bring more uni- information. “There is also a Web applications by using the A-Z index tab at the top formity to MTSU’s In a few months, additional and advisory committee made up of of the home page,” noted Draude. Web site and make research will be conducted to meas- students, staff and administration that “We have added hundreds of key- navigation easier. ure the effectiveness of the new Web decide how to go about making words to make searches more effec- “All pages do site and to see what improvements changes,” Draude said. tive.” Draude not have to look can be made. “Questions, comments Though the new pages are She added that while ITD man- exactly the same,” and feedback are always welcome,” designed to be easier to navigate, pre- ages the home page along with the Draude stressed. “However, the tem- Draude said, adding that e-mails can vious users will find that many things root pages to ensure that current plates will make pages easier to man- be sent to [email protected].

The Record Oct. 9, 2006 page 5 Events highlight understanding, prevention October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month by Gina K. Logue were crimes of domestic violence. young adults, the JAWC and Women 4 Women, a The “Silent Witness” exhibit will be shown student organization, will present “It’s Love, Isn’t he dramatizations of actors who speak for from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 2-6, 9-11 and 23-25 on It?” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, in the thousands and the testimony of those who the second floor of the Keathley University Center. KUC Theatre. T can no longer speak for themselves will This powerful and effective display is intended to The original play, written and produced with mark the June Anderson Women’s Center’s obser- promote healing for the victims. It features blood- Arts Build Communities grants from Allied Arts of vance of October as Domestic Violence Awareness red T-shirts, each emblazoned with the story of a Chattanooga and the Tennessee Arts Commission Month at MTSU. different domestic violence victim. and directed by Dr. Ayne Cantrell, follows the tra- In 2004, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation One T-shirt tells the story of 26-year-old vails of a female college freshman whose boyfriend reported 66,619 victims of domestic violence, “Dorothy” of Murfreesboro, who was stabbed four has jealousy and anger-management issues. according to the National Coalition Against times by her boyfriend. The perpetrator, who had All Domestic Violence Awareness Month events Domestic Violence. been charged before with domestic assault, was are free and open to the public. For more informa- In 2004, 40 percent of all crimes against persons convicted of first-degree murder. tion, contact the JAWC at 615-898-2193 or jawc@ and 50 percent of all simple assaults in Tennessee To dramatize how dating violence traumatizes mtsu.edu.

Honoring excellence in business and community

CONGRATULATIONS—Mark Pirtle, left, local businessman, real estate developer and friend of MTSU, accepts the Jennings A. Jones Champion of Free Enterprise Award from Dr. Jim Burton, dean of the Jones College of Business, during the 2006 Economic Outlook Conference Sept. 29. The annual honor rec- ognizes a business leader who exemplifies the ideals of free enterprise through any combination of entrepreneurship, governmental involvement and partici- pation in civic and charitable affairs and education. Among his many accom- plishments, Pirtle was named Businessperson of the Year in 1996 and is past president of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce and the MTSU Foundation. He is active in the Blue Raider Athletic Association and is a long- time board member of the Boys and Girls Club.

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Mark calendars for 2nd ‘Evening of Swing’ gala by Lisa L. Rollins tor of the Robert W. McLean School of perspective. “Our committee did a great job at Music at MTSU. “We have an active and dynamic putting together our first event in embers of MTSU’s Friends “The Tennessee Room is a great leadership committee who are really 2005. So many people took part in the of Music committee will place for dancing and enjoying the excited about this event,” he dancing that we’re planning to M sponsor the group’s second music and the evening,” he added. remarked. enlarge the dance floor this second “Evening of Swing” gala, a “People were very impressed with MTSU’s Friends of Music organ- time around,” Riordan said. dinner/dance event, beginning at 6:30 the authentic and danceable swing izing committee members include “Last year we filled all of our p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in the provided by our students in the Jane Blakey, Martha Curl, Bobbie and tables, and we’re well on track to sell- Tennessee Room of the James Union MTSU jazz ensembles … (so) this is a John Duke, Brenda McFarlin, Shirley ing out already for 2006.” Building at MTSU. wonderful forum to introduce the LaRoche, Liz Rhea, Margie Spangler Individual tickets for “Evening of The evening’s entertainment will high quality of our musicians to peo- and Ernestine Thomas, with Robert Swing,” which include dinner and a feature the big-band music of the ple who haven’t yet enjoyed concerts W. McLean serving as the commit- gala evening of music and dancing, 1930s and ‘40s as performed by at the McLean School of Music.” tee’s honorary chairman. McLean pre- are $75 per person ($35 is tax- MTSU’s two jazz ensembles, with Riordan said the Friends of Music viously donated 54 Steinway pianos deductible). Tables seating 10 are MTSU music faculty members Don was designed to encourage communi- to the School of Music, which honors available for $750 ($350 is tax- Aliquo and Jamey Simmons directing. ty members to take advantage of the him by carrying his name, Riordan deductible), and patron tables are “The Friends’ inaugural gala last 180 concerts presented annually at noted. $1,000 ($600 is tax-deductible). year was such a great success, draw- MTSU and to enable the McLean Representing MTSU on the com- For more information on the ing 350 with great big-band music School to better provide services and mittee are Riordan, Aliquo, Anne Evening of Swing, including ticket and lots of dancing, that our commit- opportunities to music students, as Sloan, Connie Huddleston, Robyn inquiries, please contact Northcutt at tee decided that a repeat event was in well as provide guidance to the Kilpatrick, Patience Long and 615-898-5924. order,” said George T. Riordan, direc- school by providing a community Claudette Northcutt. Oct. 25 ShareFair showcases teaching, technology from Staff Reports The ShareFair is a showcase of cussion during the event. Teacher recipients and finalists for the innovative best teaching and technol- The ShareFair is sponsored by the Teaching, Learning and Technology he 2006 ShareFair, an opportu- ogy practices led by some of MTSU’s Information Technology Division and Roundtable’s Award for Innovative nity for faculty to share their outstanding faculty members, said the LT&ITC to promote a collabora- Excellence in Teaching, Learning and T innovative teaching practices Bobbie Palmer of the LT&ITC. tive learning and teaching faculty Technology, which will be announced with the university community, will Participants use a variety of community. at 2 p.m., according to Palmer. be held from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. media, such as posters, brochures, The event will include ITD grant For more information, contact Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Learning, handouts, laptops or informal dia- and fellowship recipients, winners of Palmer at [email protected] or at 615- Teaching & Innovative Technologies logue, to showcase their teaching the Outstanding Use of Instructional 494-7671. Center in Peck Hall Room 106. ideas. Presenters are available for dis- Technology Award, Outstanding

page 6 The Record Oct. 9, 2006 Bonuses from page 1 three or more years of service as of said. “Obviously, reaching that goal Oct. 1, 2006. A percentage of that state depends on our funding allocations Music event set Oct. 10 Dr. Jerry Perkins, music Germany. from Staff Reports bonus also will be paid to permanent from the state and approval from the professor and coordina- Considered an part-time employees proportional to Board, so we’re always pleased when tor of keyboard studies authority on the music orld- their assignments. we can say that our efforts have been at MTSU. “Her music of Hungarian pianist renowned The TBR also approved MTSU’s fruitful.” has lots of technique. and pedagogue Jenö pianist Aima proposal for additional salary increas- Human Resource Services will W “She will be playing Takacs, Labra-Makk has Maria Labra-Makk will es to take effect in January 2007 for send salary information in late in New York and recorded all of his present the second of faculty and staff November or early December to each Washington, D.C., as works. four concerts billed as covered under the department head to be shared with well as MTSU on this The Oct. 10 concert the Presidential Concert revised compensa- their staff, the president added. tour,” he added. is free and open to the Series at 7:30 p.m. tion plan. At the end of January 2007, Labra-Makk also public. Tuesday, Oct. 10, in the MTSU’s current employees receiving an increase will performs in key cities Future concerts for Hinton Music Hall of plan provides facul- receive a letter stating their new and venues in Europe the Presidential Series the Wright Music ty salary increases salary effective Jan. 1, 2007. such as the Konzert- include the Boston Building. based on a newly In addition to the 2 percent haus in Vienna, Haydn- Brass at 7:30 p.m. Jan. Labra-Makk, who expanded peer across-the-board salary increase and saal in Eisenstadt, 22 and the Blair String enjoys a career as a solo group and some bonuses for the 2006-07 fiscal year for Mirabell Palace in Quartet at 7:30 p.m. concert pianist, cham- professional and McPhee higher ed employees, state legislators Salzburg and in venues Feb. 10. ber musician and edu- classified employee approved 401(k) matches of up to $40 in Asia as well. For more informa- cator, will perform increases based on the 2005 market per month and increased the maxi- She has performed tion on this and other works by Liszt, Haydn, data plan approved by the Board in mum number of eligible years of serv- in international festivals events in the McLean Takacs and other June 2004. ice from 25 to 30 years for longevity such as the Vienna School of Music, please Viennese composers “The ultimate goal is to bring our payments. (Longevity payments will International Festival call 615-898-2493 or during her MTSU per- valued faculty and professional and remain at $100 per year of service.) and the Liszt-Beethoven visit www.mtsumusic. formance. classified employees up to par with The 2006-07 state budget also Symphonies for Piano com. “She’s a splendid, their colleagues at comparable institu- included the first new operating Series in Wiesbaden, tions of higher learning,” McPhee funds for higher education since 1998. brilliant pianist,” said ‘Critterman’ wows captive audiences during JUB visit by Randy Weiler 2 million people at schools, universi- ties, conferences, national and state or all they knew, more than parks and workshops over roughly 500 local children would’ve 30 years. F thought Denny Olson, a biolo- Olson said the message he tries gist, geologist, author, educator and to impart is “interconnectedness” more, was closer to his Montana with the outside world “to get the home than in their midst in the person to get up, turn the TV off and James Union Building’s Tennessee go outside and watch or listen. Room. “I try to spark an interest However, Olson’s alter ego, through comedy and unpredictability “Critterman,” was there—and enter- with the audience,” he said. “The taining each child, MTSU student whole point is having fun. I want to and adult present. get them emotionally involved. Olson, an internationally known Otherwise, they don’t remember.” award-winning speaker, uses humor “He was hilarious and funny, and drama in a one-man show to and we learned a lot from him,” said educate both young and old about Kennon Cliché, a Campus School critters in the wild. fourth-grader. IT’S CRITTERMAN!—Awestruck elementary-school students listen in the James On Sept. 25-26, students from For Tijuandre Garrett, a fifth- Union Building’s Tennessee Room as “Critterman,” aka biologist/geologist/educator Campus, Reeves-Rogers, Hobgood grade Hobgood student, his favorite Denny Olson of Montana, center, explains the characteristics, habits and habitats of and Cedar Hall schools, plus some part was when Critterman coaxed “unhuggables”—animals that people often fear or dislike. Hobgood teacher Mel Prater into a homeschoolers, witnessed Olson per- photo by News & Public Affairs form “Unhuggables”—animals we routine. love to hate. “The best part was when Mr. cation, theatre and recreation stu- Distinguished Lecture Series grant Olson has presented his shows, Prater stuck his hand in a bag (held dents and faculty during a Sept. 25 co-sponsored by MTSU’s Center for disguised as Critterman, Wolfman, by Critterman) and it came out late afternoon session, said Cynthia Environmental Education and the The Grizz, Dr. Death, Prof. Avian slimy,” Garrett said. “I thought it was Allen of the Center for Environment- Office of New Student and Family Guano, Dr. Loonacy, the Lost going to be a snake. It turned out to al Education. Programs from the Division of Voyageur and The Mad Herbalist, be a water hose.” Olson, aka Critterman, was Student Affairs. about 3,500 times in 49 states to Olson also spoke to science, edu- brought to MTSU through a $1,000

Team’s fund-raiser set for Oct. 24 MT Baseball sets date for annual fish fry from MT Media Relations the year, an annual event we’ve been hosting since Tractor on Robert Rose Drive or Wheeler’s Market 1984,” Peterson said. “It’s a great way to socialize on Lascassas Pike in Murfreesboro and at Crosslin ungry for some fine fried fish and hanker- with everyone and raise money Supply in Smyrna. ing to help Blue Raider baseball? Head for the baseball program. It’s Patrons wishing to pay by mail can make H Coach Steve Peterson and his players will great food, fun and entertain- checks payable to Middle Tennessee Baseball Fish host the 23rd Annual Grand Slam Fish Fry Tuesday, ment, and certainly an event you Fry and can send their payment to Coach Steve Oct. 24, at 6 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the don’t want to miss.” Peterson, MTSU Box 90, Murfreesboro, Tenn., baseball program. Tickets are $15 in advance 37132. The event will be held in the Tennessee and $20 at the door. Children six The Blue Raiders began fall practice Sept. 11 Livestock Center on Greenland Drive and will fea- and younger will be admitted and wrapped up the four-week session with the ture catfish and Cajun gumbo for adults and hot free. Blue-White World Series Oct. 5, 7 and 8 at Reese dogs for kids. Russ & Becky Jeffers Country Band, Tickets are available at the Smith Field. as well as “Big Hoss Cartwright,” will be on hand Peterson MTSU Ticket Office, located at For more information, please call 615-898-2984 for the evening’s entertainment. Gate 1A of Floyd Stadium. or 615-898-2450. “The Fish Fry is one of our biggest events of Tickets also are available at Vick’s Lawn &

The Record Oct. 9, 2006 page 7 People Around Campus Oxford American features Wolfe articles Rodgers’ original recording of that by Gina E. Fann song in 1930. The renowned trum- peter’s appearance on Cash’s TV nce again, MTSU music show culminated a whirlwind trip to scholar Charles Wolfe gets Nashville to tout what would turn O the last word. out to be his final album, “Louis The Grammy-nominated profes- ‘Country and Western’ Armstrong.” sor emeritus of English and folklore, “Absolutely fascinating,” Wolfe who succumbed to diabetes in said with a grin while viewing the February 2006, has one of his final tape in February 2005 while reading scholarly works, “‘I'll Blow those Cats his article at the “Perspectives on into the Cumberland River’: Louis Popular Music” lecture series by the Armstrong, Nashville, and Country Center for Popular Music. Music,” featured in Oxford American OA Editor and Publisher Marc magazine’s 2006 Music Issue. Smirnoff had the same reaction to Headlined “Country Music in Wolfe’s article. That’s why it’s one of Black and White” by the OA, the arti- the highlights of the new Music Issue, cle traces jazzman Armstrong’s the eighth annual compendium (com- career-long connections with country plete with CD) of nuggets of Southern ‘FASCINATING’—Dr. Charles Wolfe chuckles in 2005 while music and his role in helping galva- music past and present, boasting watching a videotape of Louis Armstrong and Johnny Cash per- forming on Cash’s 1970 TV show. At left is the Oxford American’s nize Nashville into writers like Chet Flippo and Peter the civil rights sit-ins. 2006 Music Issue, which features Wolfe’s article on Armstrong’s Guralnick and artists like Eartha Kitt Nashville ties—and Professor Beverly Keel’s obituary for Wolfe. In an online and Uncle Dave Macon. exclusive, the OA’s “That article demonstrates so file photo by J. Intintoli Web site (www.oxford many of his strengths: his scholar- americanmag.com) ship, his interest and the breadth of also features the his knowledge,” says Smirnoff with story: Wolfe’s fascinating obituary. ers.” grainy videotape of reverence. “The story may be known “It was an honor to write about The magazine is available by sub- Johnny Cash and to some, but Dr. Wolfe brings it out so Dr. Wolfe for Oxford American, but scription, online purchase and at Louis Armstrong, more people can share it. also a bit daunting because he was Davis-Kidd Booksellers, Hastings, joyously recreating Keel “It affected people, and that’s the dean of the country music schol- Barnes & Noble and Borders. Jimmie Rodgers' part of his legacy. He spread such ars,” says Keel, who is also director of “If you believe in the power of “Blue Yodel No. 9” at the Ryman good news: the more art that’s out the Seigenthaler Chair of Excellence writing and of music,” Smirnoff says, Auditorium in 1970, that serves as there, the more triumphs we’ll see.” in First Amendment Studies. “that’s what counts. The fact that all accompaniment to Wolfe’s article. Alongside Wolfe’s article, MTSU “He was universally adored and these people in this article have died In it, Wolfe reveals the little- recording industry professor Beverly respected and inspired several gener- doesn’t mean that all their work isn’t known fact that Armstrong played on Keel recounts the final chapter of the ations of students, scholars and writ- still alive. Once again, art triumphs.”

Faculty/Staff Update

Tom Tozer Director, News and Public Affairs Conferences Dr. Franco Zengaro (health and paper co-written with Goss and Dr. Editor: Gina E. Fann human performance) presented two Fritz G. Polite, “Applying an adver- [email protected] Dr. Mark Anshel (health and papers at international conferences in tising creativity model to the NFL’s Contributors: Doug Williams, Lisa L. human performance) is the keynote September: “Italian Men’s Soccer: black quarterbacks and postmodern Rollins, Randy Weiler, John Lynch, Gina K. speaker at the American Healthcare Reflections of Society” at the 11th sport marketing practices,” will be Logue, Paula Morton, Seth Alder, Cristol Radiology Administrators’ Imaging International Congress of the published in Marketing Management Camacho, Danielle Harrell, Brittany Center Administrators Conference European Committee for Sport Journal Fall 2006. Skelton and Thad Mitchell. Oct. 14 in Arlington, Texas. He’ll History, Sept. 17-20 at the University Photos: MTSU Photographic Services, speak on “High Performance of Vienna, Austria, and “Explaining Drs. John DiVincenzo (environ- except where noted Training: Strategies for Expanding and Exploring Understanding in a mental chemistry) and Albert Ogden Capacity for Improving Health, College Classroom” at the 10th (geosciences) and former graduate Printed by Franklin Web Printing Co. Energy and Job Performance.” International Conference of the student Rebecca James recently pub- European Association for Research on lished “A Water Quality Study in Phone: 615-898-2919 Fax: 615-898-5714 Grants Learning and Instruction Special Rutherford County, Tennessee: Interest Group on Writing, Sept. 20-22 Student Group Project” in the Journal The Record Editorial Board: Dr. Jo Edwards (Adams Chair of at the University of Antwerp, of Natural Resources & Life Sciences Dr. Anantha Babbili, J. Steven Barnes, Dr. Excellence in Health Care Services) Belgium. Education (Volume 35, 2006). The proj- Preston MacDougall, Dr. Rebecca “Becky” recently received grant funding of ect involved several undergraduate Seipelt, Molly Culbreath, John Harris, Dr. $65,419 from the Nashville Career students delineating groundwater Don Roy, Angie Ray, Dr. Alexis Miller, Dr. Publications Advancement Center for the Career flow patterns and chemically analyz- Kathleen Burriss and Linda Puckett. Mapping Handbook Phase III. Dr. Sanjay Asthana’s UNESCO ing water samples over 14 months. The Record is published every two weeks Edwards also was awarded $19,400 project, “Innovative practices of by the Office of News and Public Affairs from the Tennessee Department of youth participation in the media,” is Dr. Amy L.S. Staples (history) at MTSU. It is distributed free to faculty, Health for her “Tobacco Prevention to be published as a book-length has published The Birth of Develop- staff, friends and media outlets. Grant” project. manuscript in November 2006. He ment: How The World Bank, the Food also co-authored a multimedia and Agriculture Organization, and the Attention Postmaster: Presentations “Media Training Resource Kit” for World Health Organization Changed the Address changes and UNESCO, Paris, on education as a World, 1945-1965 (Kent State other correspondence should Professor Nathan Adam and fundamental right and presented a University Press, 2006). be addressed to: Drs. Mike Alleyne and Paul Fischer paper at the Internationalizing Media (recording industry) presented papers The Record Studies: Imperatives and Impedi- at the second “Art of Record Office of News and Public Affairs ments Conference at the University of See yourself in The Record! CAB 209, MTSU Production” conference in Edinburgh, Westminster Sept. 15-16 in London. Murfreesboro, Tenn. 37132 Scotland, Sept. 8-10. Adam’s paper, E-mail your faculty/staff accom- co-authored with producer Brady Dr. Colby Jubenville (sport man- plishments to [email protected] or fax MTSU, a Tennessee Board of Regents Barnett, was “The Times They Are A’ agement) recently had “An examina- to 615-898-5714, Attention: The Record, Institution, is an equal opportunity, non- Changin’: The Impact of Digital tion of influences and factors on the Faculty/Staff Update. If your depart- racially identifiable, educational institu- Editing Techniques on Modern institutional selection processes of ment isn’t receiving enough copies of tion that does not discriminate against Country Music.” Alleyne presented freshmen student-athletes at small The Record, please e-mail gfann@ individuals with disabilities. “Nile Rodgers: Navigating Produc- colleges and universities,” co- mtsu.edu with “Record Circulation” in tion Space,” and Fischer presented authored with Drs. Ben D. Goss and the subject line. “The Sooy Dynasty of Camden, New Jaime W. Orejan, accepted for publi- UR015-1006 Jersey: Victor’s First Family of cation in the Journal of Marketing for Recording.” Higher Education [2006]. Another page 8 The Record Oct. 9, 2006