New Beginnings Dr

Volume III, Issue 1 September 2008

A publication by the Dean’s Office for the faculty and staff of the College of Fine and Applied Arts. New Beginnings Dr. Glenda Treadaway, Interim Dean I hope that the year has started well and tenure guidelines also for all of you and that you are looking recognize and reward this forward to another exciting year! work. As we begin this new academic year, To keep the trend of in- I want to challenge all of you to look at creasing grant submis- this year as an opportunity to grow as a sions going, I will support teacher, scholar, leader, community these pursuits to the best member and colleague. Last year of my abilities. Please let brought many changes to the college: me know how I can as- some new faculty, new chairs and a new sist you. I have requested interim dean. I would like to highlight an additional Associate one change that occurred within the col- Dean for Research and lege during the last year that I find ex- Sponsored Programs for citing and encouraging. the college. This person That change occurred in the number would be responsible for of submissions the college had for ex- encouraging and assisting ternal funding. The college, as a whole, faculty in their pursuits of Kathleen Campbell (ART) obtained a Foundations went from $2,866,419 in 2006-2007 to grants. In the meantime, Grant from The William C. Hubbard Center to pur- $4,052,373 in 2007-2008 in submission with the assistance of Ed chase a high end digital camera and accessories for amounts, almost doubling the submis- Brewer, the college's re- her documentary. Campbell is photographing the ru- sion amounts in one year! The amount search development of- ins of slave and sharecropper cabins on a working of awards did double from $1,341,423 ficer, and the research and farm in western Tennessee that has been in her fam- in 2006-2007 to $2,880,198 in 2007- sponsored programs of- ily since 1840. This grant is an example of how fund- 2008! fice in the graduate ing can be used for teaching and service. What a great year! I want to thank all school, I will help each of of you who worked on these grants and you as much as possible encourage you to continue. As someone with your external funding pursuits. (Hubbard Center, University Research who has written several grants and is Remember not all external funds are Council, Office of International Educa- currently working on a federal agenda tied to traditional scholarly research pro- tion and Development, and the Cratis D. proposal that will benefit several areas grams. While clearly this is one way of Williams Graduate School) to state foun- within the college, I know the amount gaining external funding -- and one that dations and organizations to national of work that goes into such an under- I wholeheartedly support, there are also foundations and organizations. taking. I also know that many times it opportunities for funding for research I would like to encourage all of you to feels as if the efforts you put into such projects and general projects related to look at these opportunities for funding, pursuits are not appreciated or rewarded, both teaching and service. talk to your chair about your interest in especially if the grant is not funded. The chart on the next page shows how these pursuits, and then let me know how However, I want to assure you that your many of these were awarded last year to I can assist you. I look forward to the work in this area is recognized and ap- faculty within the college. As you can upcoming year. Let's make this next year preciated here in the college office. I see, the agencies that awarded these another record setting year in terms of hope that the departments' promotion grants ranged from in-house units quality of teaching, research and service. College of Fine and Applied Arts Faculty Teaching and Service Grants 2007-08 Faculty member Granting Agency Purpose Barbara Yale-Read (ART) The William C. Hubbard Center for “Keeping Up with Technology: Develop- Faculty Development ing Web-based Materials for the Teaching of Graphic Design” Kathleen Campbell (ART) The William C. Hubbard Center for To obtain high end digital camera and Faculty Development accessories for a documentary. Margaret Yaukey (ART) The William C. Hubbard Center for Travel funding for training on a new 3D Faculty Development modeling package. Phoebe Pollitt (NUR) Appalachian State University Parents Purchase equipment for the department. Association Marianne Adams & Rebecca Quin (TD) University Research Council Be Fit Student Research Grant

Marianne Adams (TD) International Studies Scholarly Travel Marianne Adams, Rebecca Quin, Reb- General Education Curriculum Development ecca Keeter, Regina Gulick-James (TD)

Marianne Adams, Rebecca Quin, Reb- Faculty Fellows Foundation “Expanding Bodywork at Appalachian” ecca Keeter, Regina Gulick-James (TD) Marianne Adams & Rebecca Quin (TD) Textbook Grant Pilates Conditioning II Manual

Paulette Marty (TD) The American Association of Women Short term publication grant - revising dissertation for publication Kin-Yan Szeto (TD) University Research Grant Research on contemporary Chinese theatre and performance Sharon Pennell (COM) Broyhill Family Foundation Economic development project with the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce Jeff Tiller & Lee Ball (TEC) University of Kentucky Research Foundation Development of a Green Building Curriculum Norman Clark (COM) Corp. for National Services/Learn & Serve Building Breadth & Depth into Commu- America Program nity Based Research: A Proposal for Innovative Public Policy CBR Projects

Brent Summerville (TEC) Community Foundation of Western NC Renewable Energy Empowerment and Assistance Program for WNC Farmers

Jeff Tiller & David Ponder (TEC) Center for Climate Strategies Economic Impact Analysis of Various Climate Change Mitigation Policies for North Carolina

Marie Hoepfl (TEC) CUNY - The City University of New York External Evaluation for "Physical Science Comes Alive!" Brian Raichle (TEC) Environmental Protection Agency Boone Bicycle Initiative: A Community- Based Project to Promote Bicycles as an Alternative Mode of Transportation Dennis Scanlin (TEC) NC State Energy Office North Carolina Wind Powering America Mountain Outreach Lee Boswell (HLES) Watauga County Board of Education & Clinical Agreement - Athletic Training Appalachian Regional Healthcare Program Marie Hoepfl (TEC) Appalachian Coalition for Just and Sustain- Appalachian Institute for Renewable able Communities Energy (AIRE) Grant Initiativecontinued next page 2 F

College welcomes new faculty and staff

Glenda Treadaway, interim dean, and also welcomes three new faculty mem- In addition, Stephanie West has taken members of the College of Fine and bers: Laura Brittain, lecturer; Jenni- over the program director role for the Applied Arts extend a warm welcome fer Gray, instructor; and Daniel Walsh, Recreation Management Program, re- to the college’s new faculty and staff. instructor placing Wayne Williams. Alan Utter has Dean’s Office: Family & Consumer Sciences: taken over as program director for the The Dean's Office has had several The Department of Family and Con- Health Promotion Program, replacing changes over the past few months. sumer Sciences welcomes three new Dr. David Nieman. Colleen Utter has Debbie Guy, who served as a program members: Anna Papero, director of moved from a three-quarter time posi- assistant, retired in June. Beth Brittain Lucy Brock Child Development Cen- tion in Health Promotion to a full time was promoted into the position vacated ter; Tim Radak, assistant professor; lecturer position in Health Promotion. by Guy, and Mark Miller was hired as Martin Root, assistant professor. Nursing: an administrative support specialist. Health, Leisure & Exercise Science: The Department of Nursing welcomes Joshua Hodges joined Tony Grant in The year bring several changes to the Cynthia Davis, who was hired as a lec- Technology Support. faculty in the Department of Health, Lei- turer. Art: sure and Exercise Science. New faculty Technology: The Department of Art welcomes three are Holly Ambler, one year temporary Two new faculty members join the new faculty members: James Watson, lecturer; Ashley Goodman, assistant Department of Technology: Margaret assistant professor; John Stevenson, one professor; David Morris, assistant pro- Lee, instructor, and James Russell, as- year temporary lecturer; and Diane fessor; Robert Shanley, assistant pro- sistant professor. Hodack, one year temporary lecturer. fessor; Kristian Jackson, lecturer; Theatre/Dance: Communication: Carol Cook, one year temporary lec- The Department of Theatre and Dance The Department of Communication turer; and Chris Shreve, lecturer. welcomes Sherone Price, who joins them as assistant professor. A Loss in the F&AA Community Fundraising Corner Members of Greg Langdon, Development Director, College of Fine and Applied Arts the College of Top 5 Fundraising Priorities - What's next? Fine and Applied This summer the F&AA Chairs sent in their department's "Top 5" fundraising Arts were sad- priorities list for the Dean and me to review. These priorities, along with emerg- dened by the ing opportunities, will guide us as we seek to secure private gifts for your passing of Peter important programs now and in the future. Please check back with your re- B. Krusa, Execu- spective Chairs about your department's "Top 5 priorities" as we finalize them tive in Residence this fall. In the next newsletter we will post your department's fundraising in the Thomas W. priorities and they will become a part of a much larger University -wide capital Reese Center for campaign. Graphic Arts and Our next steps as we get closer to this campaign will be to determine what Imaging Technology. private resources will be needed to help make these programs within our col- Peter, who joined the university in lege successful. By a coordinated effort through the Chairs, your advisory 2005, passed away August 20, 2008. boards and me, together we can put plans in place to secure much-needed pri- Peter spent his entire career in the print- vate support. ing industry with the majority of his time From a fundraising perspective, please remember that there is no greater at PBM Graphics, Inc., in Research Tri- asset to a department or program area than an engaged, involved, energetic angle Park, where he helped build and advisory board. We continually see this manifested through gifts and gifts-in- mold the company from the early years kind generated from our various board members and the organizations they to his retirement. represent. Use your boards to help "tell your story" and be partners in success Peter was extremely involved and ac- with your departments. Ask them to "open doors" that you and I cannot open tive in the Printing Industries of the without their help. Working together, we can secure the private gifts that will Carolinas (PICA), serving as a Trustee provide you with the resources to position you and your students for even for 16 years, and he was serving as Presi- greater success. dent of the PICA Foundation at the time I look forward to working with you and your Chair to secure funding for of his passing. your department's "Top 5" priorities now and in the future.

3 Kilgore Named Chair of Military Science and Leadership Lieutenant Colonel Haimes A. 13 May 1988 and served as an M1 tank Kuwait (Andy) Kilgore has been named chair platoon leader until he graduated. Upon Liberation of the Department of Military Science graduation, as a Distinguished Military Medal, and Leadership, effective Aug. 18. Graduate from Mississippi State Univer- Joint LTC Kilgore comes to Appalachian sity in May of 1990, he entered active Meritori- State University with more than 23 duty and was assigned to the 1st Infan- ous Unit years in the Army. His last assignment try Division Forward in Germany as an Award, was at the US Southern Command in M1A1 Tank Platoon Leader. Army Val- Miami where he was the Deputy Com- LTC Kilgore received a Bachelor's orous Unit mander of the Standing Joint Force degree in general business administra- Award, Headquarters. tion from Mississippi State University Army LTC Kilgore succeeds Lieutenant and a Master of Business Administra- Meritori- Colonel Douglas Jett, who retired Aug. tion from Webster University. He is a ous Unit 15 with five years of service to the uni- graduate of the U S Army Command and Award (with oak leaf cluster), Combat versity. General Staff College and numerous Action Badge and Army Parachute "I would like to thank LTC Jett for other Army and Joint schools and Badge. his service to the MSL Department here courses. "My family and I are very happy to at ASU and wish him the best in his His awards and decoration include the be here in Boone at Appalachian State new endeavors," said Glenda Bronze Star and Bronze Star for Valor, University," said LTC Kilgore. "We Treadaway, interim dean for the col- Defense Meritorious Service Medal, would like to thank everyone for mak- lege. "I also would like to extend a Meritorious Service Medal (with two ing us feel welcome and like we are warm welcome to LTC Kilgore and his oak leaf clusters), Army Commendation already part of the ASU family. The family. I look forward to working with Medal (with two oak leaf clusters), Joint ASU Army ROTC Program is one of him to continue the excellence already Service Achievement Medal, Army the best in the Nation with a rich his- established by his predecessors." Achievement Medal (with two oak leaf tory of developing extremely high LTC Kilgore enlisted in the Missis- clusters), National Defense Service quality lieutenants. As the new Pro- sippi Army National Guard at the age Medal (with one star), South West Asia fessor of Military Science and Lead- of 17. Upon entering college at Mis- Service Medal (with three stars), Iraq ership at ASU, I am very humbled and sissippi State he enrolled in Army Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror proud to be able to serve the Univer- ROTC and participated in the Simul- Expeditionary Medal, Global War on sity and the Cadets of the Mountain- taneous Membership Program with the Terror Service Medal, Army Service eer Battalion." 1-198th AR BN. He was commis- Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon He is married to Gina Davis Kilgore sioned under the Early Commission- (with numeral 3), Saudi Arabia/Kuwait and has a two year old daughter, Neely, ing Program as a Second Lieutenant on Liberation Medal (with Palm device), who will attend the Child Development Center. juror Glen R. Brown. It will appear sum- Greensboro on view until Oct. 8. Guest Faculty News mer 2009. curated by Charlie Tefft, ceramics in- Adam Adcock (ART) won Best in Duryea also exhibited in "Haystack: structor at Guilford, the exhibition fo- Show for a sculpture at the Lenoir Sculp- Creative Process" at Haystack School's cuses on the way in which ceramic craft ture Competition Sept. 7. The juror was Center Gallery, Deer Isle, Maine, knowledge and philosophy are passed Bob Ebendorf. through Sept. 8. The exhibit was the first from mentor to pupil through education Eli Bentor (ART) was awarded a Se- in a series of exhibitions of work by art- and apprenticeship. To represent this nior Fellowship at the National Museum ists whose art has been influenced by visual exploration, 10 nationally-known of African Art and the National Museum their time at Haystack. In addition, ceramic artists were chosen to exhibit of Natural History, Smithsonian Institu- Duryea was prominently featured in an their work alongside a former pupil of tion, Washington, D.C., for the 2008-09 article by Jessica Bloch in Bangor Daily their choosing. academic year. He will conduct research News June 19 about the Haystack ex- Victoria Grube's (ART) "Beyond on masquerade festivals in Southeastern hibit entitled "Exhibit Traces Haystack's Still Life- Collecting the World in Small Nigeria. Impact." Handfuls" was published this summer All three of Lynn Duryea's (ART) Duryea has a sculpture featured in in Visual Arts Research Vol 34. No. 1 submissions to Lark Books "500 Sculp- "From One Hand to Another," an exhi- issue 66, Editor - Elizabeth Delacruz, tures" were chosen for publication by bition at Guilford College Gallery in continued next page 4 Faculty News continued University of Illinois at Champaign / Jeff Tiller Serves as Interim Urbana. Margaret Yaukey (ART) presented Chair for Technology "The Fine Art of Jewelry," at A Is For Jeff Tiller, professor of building sci- Tiller served Artist Gallery in Bainbridge Island, ence, has been named interim chair- as project di- Washington, at a three-dimension mod- person for the Department of Technol- rector for de- eling conference in Bogota, Colummbia, ogy, effective July 1. velopment of titled "3D Disena tu 3D Mundo" (De- Tiller has taught at Appalachian for the North sign Your 3D World), and at a workshop the past 13 years and is coordinator of Carolina State for Rhino for Appalachian State art and the building science program. Dr. Energy Plan design faculty in the summer. Marie Hoepfl, who served as interim and on the Ad Gary Nemcosky's (ART) watercolor, chairperson for the 2007-08 academic Hoc Energy "Lillian Howard's Stand, " is to be ex- year, will return to the faculty. Code Commit- hibited in the annual Watercolor Soci- "First, I would like to thank Dr. tee of the ety of North Carolina exhibit at the Hoepfl for her service to the depart- North Carolina Building Codes Coun- Greenville Museum of Art Oct. 26 ment, college and university this past cil. In 2004, Tiller developed and or- through Dec. 13. He also will have a solo year," said Glenda Treadaway, interim ganized the North Carolina's Energy exhibit of watercolors at the Pullen Art dean for the college. "I look forward Star campaign. Center in Raleigh March through April. to working with Mr. Tiller this year. I The Department of Technology is April Flanders' (ART) solo exhibi- believe he will represent the depart- one of the largest departments on the tion, "Pathogenesis," opens Sept. 5 at Pi ment well." Appalachian campus with more than Gallery in Kansas City and runs through Tiller holds bachelor of science and 700 majors. The department offers un- Sept. 27. Flanders received a University master of science degrees in industrial dergraduate degrees in appropriate Research Council grant to assist her with and systems engineering from the technology, building science, graphic this and two other upcoming exhibitions. Georgia Institute of Technology. His arts and imaging technology, industrial Maryrose Carroll (ART) has an im- teaching specialties include construc- design, interior design, technical pho- age of her public sculpture "The Column tion technology and building science, tography and technology education. It On The Pond" printed in the current is- residential and commercial building also offers graduate programs in tech- sue of Cold Mountain Review, volume design, mechanical systems, construc- nology education and industrial tech- 36 #2. She is also, with the English tion estimating and management, technology. sculptor/engineer Joseph E. Potter, re- nology forecasting and assessment, re- A search for a chairperson will be designing and installing the wind chimes newable energy technologies and en- conducted by the department during in a 28 foot high aluminum sculpture lo- ergy, economic and environmental the 2008-09 academic year. cated at the Mecklenburg County Health analysis. and Social Service Campus in Charlotte. Mark Peters (ART) has had two exhibits: "The Body in Pots" at Red Star Studios, Kansas City, Missouri and Smith Serves Second Term as Interim Chair "Southern Exposure; Atmospheric Pots Marilyn Smith, professor of graphic leagues to contribute to university direc- and the Penland Connection," at Rye design, will serve a second year as in- tions such as general education, UNC- Arts Center, Rye, New York. His upcom- terim chairperson for the Department of Tomorrow, possible college reorganiza- ing exhibits include "Wood Fired Clay Art. She has served as the department's tion and to finalize several curricular from the North Carolina Mountains," at interim chair since July 1, 2007. changes in the department." Hand in Hand Gallery, Flat Rock; Invi- A search for a chairperson will be con- "I am pleased that the faculty selected tational Exhibit at Cedar Creek Gallery, ducted by the department during the Dr. Smith to oversee the department for Credmoor; and Invitational Exhibit at 2008-09 academic year. a second year," said Glenda Treadaway, West Main Gallery, Statesboro, Georgia. "This past year was a very busy and interim dean for the college. "Her lead- Monica Pombo (COM) was awarded challenging year in our department as ership is appreciated by the faculty, stu- the Dwight L. Freshley "Outstanding we dealt with personnel shifts and the dents and administration." Young Educator Award" April 15. This myriad of changes taking place at the James Toub will serve a second year honor is presented by the Southern States university," said Smith. "This next year as interim assistant chair. Communication Association (SSCA) to I look forward to working with my col- continued next page 5 praised for his dedication to the depart- Faculty Recognized with Awards ment, and concern for students as well as his contributions to the educating students in the department. Dan "Vallie" Hill (COM) serves as general manager of Appalachian State University's student-run radio station, WASU FM, which won a 2008 Finalist Certificate in the New York Festivals Radio Broadcasting Awards. These awards recognize "The World's Best Work" in radio broadcasting. WASU won the certificate for its "Sports Yapp" program. Terry Cole (COM) will be elected to the Pi Kappa Delta (PKD) National Honor Society Hall of Fame, Class of Faculty award winners from the College of Fine and Applied 2009, in March. As one of just two hon- Arts are (left to right) Emily Daughtridge, Jeffrey McBride and orees selected this year, Cole is being Jeanne Mercer-Ballard. honored for his contributions to PKD. The Hall of Fame honors PKD members The College of Fine and Applied ment, the university, the community for life-time contributions to national, Arts each year recognizes faculty and her profession. province, chapter or organizational fo- members with three awards presented The Outstanding Scholarship/Cre- rensics. Pi Kappa Delta is an honorary during the spring commencement ex- ative Activity Award recognizes schol- consisting of educators, students and ercises. arly excellence and excellence in cre- alumni committed to encouraging the This year's award winners are Jeanne ative activity. Dr. Jeffrey McBride was education of articulate citizens through Mercer-Ballard, Department of Tech- nominated by one of his graduate stu- a three part focus: the commitment to nology, Outstanding Service Award; dents for his prominence and passion and promotion of ethical, humane and Jeffrey McBride, Department of as a researcher and educator. inclusive communication and educa- Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, Recipients of the Excellence in tional practices; the commitment to and Outstanding Scholarship/Creative Ac- Teaching Award show factors that con- promotion of professional development tivity Award; and Emily Daughtridge, stitute outstanding teaching. Emily of forensics educators; and the commit- Department of Theatre and Dance, Daughtridge received high accolades ment to and promotion of comprehen- Excellence in Teaching Award. Each from both her nominator and her stu- sive forensics programming. received $500 and a medallion. dents for her kindness, genuine passion Cole's article co-authored with Kelli The Outstanding Service Award rec- and encouragement. Fellows, "Risk Communication Failure: ognizes service, concern for student For the complete story and details of A Case Study of New Orleans and Hur- development of an appreciation for ser- each winner’s contributions, visit ricane Katrina," was published in a spe- vice and enthusiasm for service. Mer- www.faa.appstate.edu and click on cial edition of Southern Communication cer-Ballard was recognized for her nu- news. Journal, July - Sept. 2008. merous contributions to her depart- Cole also participated in a three-day Risk Communication workshop for the Faculty News continued project tentatively titled, "Bathanti," U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion a nominated professor who has been which profiles the writing and life of and Preventative Medicine [CHPPM] at teaching between two and five years and writer Joseph Bathanti. Bathanti writes the United States Navy Medical Center has been outstanding in their teaching poetry, novels and short stories and in Bethesda, Maryland, June 23-25. Par- efforts. The SSCA judges select profes- teaches creative writing in the English ticipants included Army, Navy and Air sors based on their end of year student Department at Appalachian. Force physicians, CHPPM employees, evaluations and teaching philosophy. Larry Cornelison (COM) is one of U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers person- Kevin Balling (COM) is a recipient four 2008 recipients of the Appalachian nel and Military Vaccine Agency of a Film/Video Fellowship from the State University Staff Award. The annual (MILVAX) personnel -- as a consultant North Carolina Arts Council. The award recognizes individuals who have for The Wardlawgroup, subcontractor $10,000 Fellowship was awarded for made an outstanding contribution to the for Fulton Communications. Balling's current documentary film life of the university. Cornelison was continued next page 6 Health Promotion Going On-Line Paul Gaskill, chair of the Department of Health, Leisure and Exercise Science, has announced that the department’s Health Promotion Program is going on- line. Three HP faculty members, Susan Perry, Steve McAnulty, and Chris Shreve worked over the summer to con- vert their courses into on-line courses. In addition, Mary Dean Coleman-Kelly in Family and Consumer Sciences and James Peacock in Sociology also developed on-line courses for this interdisci- plinary degree program. The on-line degree program will be launched in January 2009, and the first student cohort will be from the employees at Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Durham. Blue Cross sponsors an em- ployee education program called Blue Mary Dean Coleman-Kelly (second from right) was one of six Appalachian University, and helps employees with employess to visit four universities in Europe to promote study abroad oppor- tuition and other related educational ex- tunities for students. penses. Most of the anticipated students have completed their AA or AS degrees Coleman-Kelly Visits Four at Durham Tech. Faculty News continued European Universities Mary Dean Coleman-Kelly in the Department of Family and Consumer Sci- Laura Brittain (COM) has been ences was one of six Appalachian employees selected to visit four universities asked to be a presenter at the Seventh in Europe. The trip was sponsored by the Office of International Education and Annual Hawaii International Conference Development with the purpose to promote study abroad opportunities for stu- on Arts and Humanities in January. dents studying in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Ed Brewer (COM) published the ar- Coleman-Kelly visited two universities in England, The University of Kingston ticle "Creating Organizational Meaning: and Keele University, and two universities in Spain, Universidad Pablo de Seeking Return to Native Leadership at Olavide in Seville and Universidad de Málaga in Ronda. a Native American Ministry Organiza- The trip provided first-hand experience to the international travelers of what tion" in the Ohio Communication Jour- students who attend these university experiences when they participate in a nal, 45/, 13-40. student exchange or study abroad experience. The group met the directors of Judy Geary (COM) developed a cur- the international offices at each school, attended classes, and visited homes that riculum with Sandra Horton, "Getorix: students typically stay in when they live overseas. In addition, the group met The Eagle and The Bull," that has been with American students who were doing their study abroad experience as well endorsed for classroom use by the South- as with faculty members in various departments at university's they visited. ern Regional Education Board's Educa- "I used this trip as a means to develop a plan of study that would allow our tional Technology Cooperative which Foods and Nutrition students to have a student exchange or study abroad expe- represents 16 states from Maryland to rience while completing their degree in 4 years," said Coleman-Kelly. "Any- Texas. time a student visits a foreign country it broadens their world view and gives Sammie Garner (FCS) and col- them a different perspective of how the world works. I want the Foods and leagues presented "Applying the Nutrition students to consider the similarities and differences in how other coun- AAFCS Code of Ethics to Technology- tries approach food and nutrition recommendations." related Dilemmas" at the annual meet- Publish a book or article? Win an award? Make a presentation? Submit your ing of the American Association of Fam- accomplishment to Appalachian Scene! www.scene.appstate.edu/ continued next page 7 Grants Science Foundation CCLI for "Teach- How to get April, May, June, July ing Resource Assessment and Perfor- mance Monitoring of Renewable En- technical Awarded (also see teaching and ser- ergy Systems." vice grants on Page 1): Jeff Ramsdell (TEC) submitted a support Jeff McBride and Alan Utter proposal for $295,200 to the U.S. De- • If you have any technical support (HLES) received $24,000 from the partment of Energy for "Biofuels and needs please use the http:// North Carolina Space Grant Consor- Biomass Research Initiative." rightnow.appstate.edu system to report tium for "Efficacy of Resistive Whole Jeff Tiller (TEC) submitted a pro- them. Make sure you select your college Body Exercise as a Countermeasure to posal for $249,346 to the U.S. Depart- and department when placing the request Microgravity Induced Changes in Neu- ment of Education - DE-PS26- and be as detailed as you possibly can. romuscular Function, Body Composi- 08NTOO319 FY 2008 State Energy This goes for the Dean's office too. tion and Bone Mineral Density." Program (CFDA 81.041) for "Devel- Please submit one service request per Alan Utter (HLES) received opment and Implementation of an Im- incident and only put one incident in a $31,776 from the BioSpace Co. Ltd. proved Energy Code for NC." service request. Do not put in service for "The Validity of Multi-Frequency Alan Utter (HLES) submitted a pro- requests for other people unless you BIA Measurement in Assessing Body posal for $49,769 to Crayhon Research know everything about the issue and Fat of High-School-Aged Wrestlers." for "The Validity of Ultrasound Veloc- plan on doing all the leg work for that Submitted: ity to Detect Changes in the Hydration issue. Steve McAnulty (HLES), Lisa Status of Wrestlers During Acute De- • All e-mailed and phoned-in service McAnulty (FCS), David Nieman hydration and Rehydration." requests will be ignored until a Rightnow (HLES), and Dru Henson (HLES) Jeff Ramsdell (TEC) along with service request is placed. Emergencies submitted a proposal for $93,250 to Mark Venable (biology) and Nicole are always an exception. However, even- Resveratrol Partners, LLC, for "Effect Bennett (chemistry) submitted a pro- tually a service request needs to be of Resveratrol and Quercetin Supple- posal for $295,121 to the North Caro- placed for reference purposes. mentation on Oxidative Stress and Im- lina Biotechnology Center NC Biotech • All our college administrative asso- munity." MRG Program for "Closing Loop Al- ciates and department chairs have emer- Brian Raichle (TEC) submitted a gae Production for Biodiesel Feedstock gency cell phone numbers and can reach proposal for $122,487 to the National Using Renewable Inputs." us if there is a critical emergency. Oth- erwise, you can reach Tony Grant at ext. Faculty News continued 7932 and Josh Hodges at ext. 6549. We ily and Consumer Sciences, Milwaukee, Students (NCANS) fall conference Oct. always carry our cell phones which are Wisconsin, June 19. Using a case study 3-5 in Durham. The theme for the con- e-mail-enabled. approach, the focus of the presentation ference is "Pioneers in Nursing." Pollitt • Don't forget about the Help Desk at was to analyze AAFCS code applica- will talk about "10 Pioneers in North 262-6266 if we are not around and you tions related to the conference theme, Carolina Nursing," focusing on nursing need to speak with someone. "Evolving Technology: Impact on Indi- pioneers who have inspired her and other • Personal (Home) computers are viduals, Families and Communities." North Carolina nurses. handled by the Walk-In center on the first The session also included field testing Mark Malloy (TEC) has been invited floor of the Old Belk Library or by call- of a member survey instrument designed to speak at a seminar titled "Teaching in ing 262-8324. to determine the extent of awareness and the Digital Age" at the 2008 PDN usefulness of the AAFCS Code of Eth- PhotoPlus International Conference and U.S. Department of Energy's Wind Pow- ics as well as the desired format of con- Expo in New York City in October. ering America program. He was honored tinuing education regarding professional Sponsored by Nikon and the Photo Dis- for his leadership in small-scale wind en- ethics. This information will guide a trict News, Malloy will speak on the ergy activities in Western North Caro- more formal study of the profession's subject of web-based critique using lina. ethics code as well as the development LiveBooks and similar other options for of ethics learning modules designed for the transition from the printed image What’s happening in F&AA? member access. used in traditional critiques. Make www.faa.appstate.edu a daily Phoebe Pollitt (NUR) has been in- Dennis Scanlin (TEC) has received stop to see what else is happening with vited to be the keynote speaker at the the Small Wind Advocate of the Year the College and fellow departments. North Carolina Association of Nursing Award for the Southeast region from the Click on “News” to read the latest.

8 Dan Hill Coordinates Second Successful Kellar Institute Dan "Vallie" Hill, general manager for WASU-FM, coordinated a second successful 10-day experience for Appala- chian students to learn the ins and outs of radio broadcasting from some of the nation's top broadcasting professionals during the second Kellar Radio Farm System Institute, July 14-23. The first of its kind, the program is a farm system for future radio broadcasters designed to attract, train and create opportunity for talented students who Dan Hill (left) talks with members of the Murphy in the Morning team from have a passion for the broadcast indus- WKZL Greensboro/Winston-Salem. The morning show did a live broadcast at try and possible ownership. The insti- Appalachian during Hill’s second Kellar Radio Farm System Institute. tute brings industry professionals from across the country to Appalachian to talk of tomorrow. The Institute curriculum Morning Show team from WKZL to the students about all aspects of the is well thought out and those chosen to Greensboro/Winston-Salem.The entire broadcasting industry. participate -- both students and business program is held on the Appalachian State "The Keller Institute is an incredible pros -- certainly find the experience re- University campus except when all the addition to the Communication program warding." students visited Lowe's Motor Speedway at Appalachian," said Cyndi Caldwell, The institute's success and popularity and the Carolina Panthers Stadium, senior account manager for Cumulus among broadcasters has resulted in job Charlotte. Broadcasting. "The Institute gives our offers for last year's participants and calls Appalachian received $500,000 from next generation of broadcasters an op- to interview this year's students. the Kellar Family Foundation to create portunity to interact with current broad- One of the highlights of this year's in- the institute. cast professionals, while giving us an stitute was a live broadcast from the in- opportunity to 'give back' to our leaders stitute Friday by The Murphy in the Communication Connection Jodi (Wright) Hartley, Communication Director, College of Fine and Applied Arts Welcome to new and returning fac- tinue this important relationship while photography. I can provide limited ulty! The College of Fine and Applied also keeping the dean's office aware of photography, but the university also Arts is fortunate to have a dedicated news from your area. When working on has a fulltime photographer, Marie communication director located in the news items for your department, I also Freeman, who is well equipped to take dean's office to help you with public post it on the departmental website. professional photos of your events, relations, media relations, event plan- I am also available to assist you with projects and other noteworthy items ning, and design. design needs for your department and for a small fee. I highly encourage you In this position, I work with faculty program. I can work with you to develop to contact her in advance of these and staff to promote newsworthy promotional brochures, postcards, invi- events so that she can provide her ser- events, projects and recognitions tations, flyers and other publication vices. Photos of your projects, events, throughout the College, the University needs. I also can help you to connect classes, faculty and students are al- and local, regional and national media. with other design resources on campus ways in demand as we use them for Together, we gather the details of the such as Printing and Publications and the web and various publications. news, put it in news format and pro- Creative Services. I hope that you will have an enjoy- vide or arrange for photography for the If you are having a major special event able and successful semester here at University's news bureau and public and need planning assistance, please Appalachian. Please feel free to con- affairs office. They in turn may edit the contact me. I can help you with details tact me at ext.7249 or via email at news item and then distribute it to the of the event such as catering, promotion, [email protected] if I can be of appropriate media. Some faculty work materials, and referrals to other campus assistance to you. directly with the news bureau and pub- assistance. lic affairs, and I encourage you to con- Finally, an area of great importance is 9 Graduation Audits The student records area of the dean's office processes graduation audits for PERSPECTIVES is published students in our college. These audits are official reviews of a student's program and twice each fall and spring semester are very important for ensuring that the student is on track to graduate on time. We by the Dean’s Office of the College will process audits for students who meet the following requirements: of Fine and Applied Arts for its • Must have a minimum of 90 semesters hours earned. faculty and staff. • Must be within one or two semesters of graduating. Students who will be completing an internship or student teaching in their last semester are an exception, Upcoming 2008-09 and they should request the audit two semesters prior to their student teaching/ publication dates are: internship. November 12 • The dean's office must have memos on all substitutions and waivers in the February 11 student's file. April 8 • If the minor requires a contract, the dean's office must have a signed copy of the contract in the student's file. Submissions for the newsletter are • The students must know which checksheet they are following and give us the due one week prior to publication. correct checksheet year when filling out the audit request. Items should be submitted via Please note that the audit is a final check of the student's program, and does not email to [email protected]. take the place of advising. Advisors may not require a student to have an audit before they are advised. Perspectives focuses on faculty and Students must come to our office and fill out an audit request. Audits are pro- staff achievements and news of cessed on a first-come, first-served basis, and we will only process one audit per interest to faculty staff. It does not student. With over 3300 majors, our office receives a tremendous number of audit publish student or alumni news. requests, especially during the early registration periods. Once we receive graduation applications for the current semester, we suspend processing of audits in order to notify graduating seniors of their status. The audit process generally takes 3-4 PERSPECTIVES weeks, but will be longer if requested while we are checking out seniors. Contributing Writers & Editors If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Beth, Linsey or Mark at 262-7129. Dr. Glenda Treadaway Interim Dean [email protected]

DATES AND DEADLINES Jodi (Wright) Hartley For a complete listing of all campus events, visit www.appstate.edu. Communication Director September 25 Last day to drop a first half course [email protected] September 27 Fall Open House October 15 First-half semester ends Greg M. Langdon October 16-17 University Break Development Director October 20 Second-half semester begins [email protected] October 30 Last day to drop a full semester course; last day to withdraw without academic penalty Tony Grant November 18 Last day to drop a second half course Computer Consultant November 26 University Break (For students only) [email protected] November 27-28 State holidays December 2 College of Fine & Applied Arts Beth Brittain Scholarship Reception Administrative Assistant December 9 Last day of formal class meeting pattern [email protected] December 10 Reading Day December 11-17 Final examination period Call us at: 262-7129 (excluding Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14) Check the College of Fine and December 18 Faculty grading period Applied Arts website for all December 19 Last day to submit final grades the latest news at: December 21 Commencement ceremonies www.faa.appstate.edu.