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Student and Faculty Members Present at Audio Engineering Conference

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Student and Faculty Members Present at Audio Engineering Conference

Belmont audio engineering technology student Nick Lobel and faculty members Drs. Wes Bulla and Eric Tarr presented a research paper titled “Listener discrimination of high-speed digitization from analog tape masters with spectral matching” on audio preservation at the 139th Audio Engineering Conference in New York City on Oct. 30.

Their research demonstrated a method of converting an audio signal from analog tape to digital at a faster rate to improve the method of preservation. Additional digital signal processing was also included in the method to preserve the perceptual characteristics of the original analog tape recording. Finally, a listening experiment was included as part of the research to confirm the effectiveness of the preservation method.

School of Physical Therapy Adds PT Residencies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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School of Physical Therapy Adds PT Residencies at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Belmont’s School of Physical Therapy has worked in conjunction with Vanderbilt University Medical Center to launch specialized Physical Therapy (PT) residency programs in Orthopaedics (Sports) and Pediatrics,  in addition to an existing Neurological program.

“We are excited to partner with Vanderbilt for these residency programs,” said Dr. Renee Brown, professor of physical therapy at Belmont. “This provides an opportunity for our graduates to advance their practice after graduation and  pursue specialty certification. The neurologic residency is in its 4th year and has a 100% first time pass rate on the ABPTS board certification examination. This year the neurologic and sports residents are graduates of Belmont’s DPT (Doctorate of Physical Therapy) program.”

One resident is selected for each of the three specialties, which begin in August. The sports residency lasts 18 months, while the neurological and pediatrics residencies are 12-month positions, designed to prepare the resident to sit for board certification in their specialty from the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. Residents get one-on-one attention from specialists in different subspecialties, and begin to manage their own caseload of patients after about two months, said Andrea Donald, director of Vanderbilt’s neurological PT residency program.

In the Neurological residency program, the resident is mentored by eight physical therapists in the Pi Beta Phi Rehabilitation Institute, which offers comprehensive neurorehabilitation services under the umbrella of the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center.

The program’s mission is “to train expert clinicians in their area of focus or interest, to encourage advocacy of the profession and advocacy for our patient populations and to encourage clinical research,” Donald said.

The pediatric residency program gives a wide range of experience, from acute care to outpatient, including a rotation through the Susan Gray School at Vanderbilt, a preschool for special-needs and typically developing children, said Laura Flynn, director of the pediatric residency program. Ten therapists serve as mentors as the resident participates in  28 hours of direct clinical care per week.

The sports residency program, though longer in length, “allows the resident to experience working in the Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute outpatient rehabilitation clinic 30 hours per week as well as the Vanderbilt University athletic training room to gain on-the-field experience,” said Brian Richardson, clinical director of the sports residency program.

Story and photo courtesy of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, edited for Belmont University

Belmont Health Science Students attend Global Missions Conference

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Belmont Health Science Students attend Global Missions Conference

Students and faculty from Belmont University’s health science programs recently attended the 2015 Global Missions Health Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Over 3000 health professionals and students gathered for the world’s largest medical missions gathering.

Professor of Nursing Dr. Ruby Dunlap and Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Dr. Tracy Frame coordinated participation of 16 students from Belmont’s nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy and physical therapy programs. Student involvement was spearheaded by Derek Neice, senior nursing major, and registration fees were paid by the Gabhart Fund.

“We all have lots to reflect on and think about as we move forward towards a goal of participating in the mission field as nurses someday,” said Kaylee Leddy, senior nursing student.

Savannah Hari, an occupational therapy doctoral student, added, “I’ve had an ongoing relationship with an organization in Haiti, and I’ve been praying that the Lord would affirm that I should continue a relationship with them.  This weekend He absolutely did, and I’m excited to finish out the semester knowing that the end goal is to take my knowledge of therapy to the developing countries.”

“The Global Missions Health Conference provided so much information on how I as a future PT can incorporate a missions oriented mind in my practice domestically as well as how to go out into the world and serve,” said Grace Cronin, a physical therapy doctoral student. “It gave me a new perspective and a fire in my heart to continue the work the Lord has placed in me.

Belmont PRSSA Shines at National Conference

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Belmont PRSSA Shines at National Conference

Belmont’s Public Relations Student Society of America Chapter attended the annual National Conference, held this year in Atlanta. The chapter was among several to receive the Star Chapter Award, recognizing excellence in 10 categories including community service and ethics advocacy. Belmont PRSSA is one of only two chapters in the nation, out of more than 300, to receive this each year since the award was established in 2009.

Victoria LewisIn addition, Belmont PRSSA received two annual awards given to one chapter each year:
–The PRSSA Teahan Outstanding Regional Conference, recognizing the NASHvantage conference hosted in March, attracting more than 200 students from 28 universities. This is the second time winning this award, after winning previously in 2012.

–The PRSSA Teahan Outstanding PRSA/PRSSA Relationship Award, recognizing the sponsoring professional chapter, Public Relations Society of America Nashville Chapter, for its financial and mentorship support, as well as the students’ engagement with them. Belmont previously received this honor in 2007.

Additionally, Belmont’s past PRSSA president and current National Vice President of Advocacy Victoria Lewis received a PRSSA National Gold Key Award and a PRSSA President’s Citation for contributions to the organization.

Wiley and Williams Published in College & Research Libraries News

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Faculty librarians Claire Wiley and Judy Williams recently published an article in College & Research Libraries News, a publication of the Association of College and Research Libraries.

The article, “Academic Advising: A Unique Role for Campus Librarians,” describes the advising process for undecided students at Belmont, emphasizing the role that librarians play and the ways in which they bring their specific training and skills to the advising arena.

To read the full article, click here.

Crook Serves as Keynote Speaker at Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology Conference

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Amy CrookAssistant Professor of Management Dr. Amy E. Crook recently served as the invited keynote speaker at the Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology conference on Saturday Nov, 7. Ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents and fellows from Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine and The University of Tennessee’s Health Science Center gathered to discuss the future of field, educating patients and the importance of leadership in eye health.

Dr. Crook spoke to the group about leading in medical teams and creating a healthy organizational culture in eye institutes or private practice settings.

Belmont Celebrates Veterans Day 2015, Greenlights a Vet

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Belmont Celebrates Veterans Day 2015, Greenlights a Vet

To celebrate this year’s Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Belmont University is hosting a campus wide celebration where faculty, staff and students are invited to honor the veterans in their lives. On Wednesday, a banner will be on display in front of  McWhorter Hall where names of veterans who have made significant impacts on the lives of the Belmont community can be written and remembered. After the event, the banner will be displayed outside the Adult Degree Program offices in Fidelity Hall.

Additionally, Belmont’s fountain will “greenlight a vet” in honor of the national campaign to show appreciation to our nation’s veterans and establish visible support by changing our lights to green.

Belmont began participation with the Yellow Ribbon program at the highest level in 2010. Since then, student veteran enrollment has more than tripled, and military family enrollment has more than doubled with more than 215 students receiving VA benefits in fall 2015. With the increase in student veterans and military dependents, Belmont’s Adult Degree Program joined with VA Education Counselor Linda Mullins to provide additional support services to student veterans this fall.

Associate Provost of Interdisciplinary Studies and Global Education Dr. Mimi Barnard said, “Belmont appreciates the sacrifices and commitments made by those who serve in the armed forces. The Veteran Recognition Banner will offer students, faculty and staff the opportunity to commemorate the veterans who have played an important role in their lives.”

Ferrell’s Article Selected “Best of the Year” in Marketing Education Review

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OC FerrellDistinguished University Chair in the College of Business Dr. O.C. Ferrell was the lead author in an article recently voted “Best Article of the Year” in the Marketing Education Review. The announcement was made on Friday, Nov. 6 at the 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the Society for Marketing Advances which supports The Marketing Education Review.

MER seeks to promote innovative approaches to curricular development, course content and delivery systems, student learning, career development and other issues important to the teaching mission. Teaching methods and innovations are integral aspects of the SMA Annual Conference as both the Sherwin Williams Distinguished Teaching and Cengage Pride-Ferrell Teaching Innovations award. The international composition of the editorial review board reflects the global contribution and reach of the MER. Published articles showcase effective programmatic, course and classroom strategies that can be adopted by marketing faculty worldwide.

Ferrell’s article, “Understanding the History of Marketing Education to Improve Classroom Instruction,” highlights the history of marketing education and was co-authored by Greg Marshall, Rollins College, Joe Hair, Kennesaw University and Robert Tamilla.

Belmont University’s Entrepreneurship Program Ranked No. 16 in the Nation by Princeton Review

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Belmont University’s Entrepreneurship Program Ranked No. 16 in the Nation by Princeton Review

Belmont’s Program Ranked Highest in Tennessee

Belmont University offers one of the best programs for students aspiring to launch their own businesses in the United States, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company released their “Top 25 Undergraduate Schools for Entrepreneurship Studies for 2016” today and named the school No. 16, the highest ranked in the state of Tennessee. This is the 6th year Belmont has been included on Princeton Review’s list.

Belmont’s Entrepreneurship Program has seen significant success since its initial ranking on Princeton Review’s list. At the 2015 International Collegiate DECA competition where 1,400 students from the U.S. Canada and China participated in events, 21 of Belmont’s 23 students placed in the top ten of their competitions and seven of Belmont’s eight teams advanced to the final round of the Entrepreneurship Challenge. Of those seven teams, Belmont took home the 3rd and 1st place awards for the event. In 2015, Belmont’s Enactus Team placed in the Final 4 of the U.S. National Exposition.

“This is the sixth year that the Massey College of Business entrepreneurship program has been ranked among the most elite schools in the U.S.,” said Dean of the Jack C. Massey College of Business Dr. Pat Raines. “Having nearly 80 percent of our alumni who have started businesses still in operation tells the story that our students are receiving an education that will sustain them as entrepreneurial and ethical business leaders.”

125 Bell TowerPrinceton Review tallies its lists of the top 25 undergraduate programs based on a survey conducted of more than 300 schools offering entrepreneurship studies from May through August 2015. The 60-question survey details each school’s commitment to entrepreneurship education and analyzes more than three dozen data points including the percentage of faculty, students and alumni actively involved in entrepreneurial endeavors, the number and reach of mentorship programs and funding for scholarships and grants for entrepreneurial studies and projects.

Elizabeth Gortmaker, director of Belmont’s Center for Entrepreneurship said, “We are thrilled to be recognized in the Top 25 for the 2015 rankings. The Center works closely with faculty, staff and students across campus, and through our hard work, we’ve achieved our goal of sustaining an innovative learning community. We provide first-class experiential learning opportunities to prepare entrepreneurial, ethical and socially responsible future business leaders for our dynamic global economy.”

“All of the schools on our lists have superb entrepreneurship programs,” said Robert Franek, Princeton Review’s senior vice president – publisher. “We highly recommend them to any applicant aspiring to launch a business. Their faculties are truly engaged in entrepreneurism. Their courses are rich with in-class and out-of-class experiential components, and the financial and networking support their students and programs receive via donors and alumni is extraordinary.”

Information about The Princeton Review’s survey methodology, criteria for the rankings and detailed profiles of the schools are accessible at www.princetonreview.com/entrepreneur.

The Princeton Review also reports rankings of graduate business schools in its annual book, The Best 295 Business Schools, released earlier this year. Belmont’s Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business is also included on that list.

Miss Nashville 2016 Calls Belmont Home

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Miss Nashville 2016 Calls Belmont Home

“It taught me to dream big. I never thought I would be traveling the nation speaking on issues that mattered to me, and yet, it all happened,” Jeanette Morelan, senior social entrepreneurship and mass communications student at Belmont and recently crowned Miss Nashville, said of her experience with the Miss America organization.

Morelan was crowned Miss Nashville on Sunday, Nov. 8 during the pageant held at Stratford High School. As Miss Nashville, Morelan will represent the city through a number of appearances and events and will continue on to compete for Miss Tennessee in June 2016. The winner of Miss Tennessee will go on to compete for Miss America.

Since beginning her time with the organization in 2010 by representing the nation as Miss America’s Outstanding Teen and working with “The Power of One” platform, Morelan said she’s had her eyes set on future titles and the opportunities they allow. As Outstanding Teen, she raised over $200,000 for Children’s Miracle Network and was hooked on the experience. Since then, Morelan said everything she’s done – attending Belmont, serving as past student body president and traveling to South Africa as a Lumos Traveler – has contributed to the woman she’s become and further prepared her for taking the stage.

For Morelan, Miss America titles mean far more than the competition and a crown. “I really see this as a 365 day a year job. It’s all about investing in yourself. After the competition, it’s all about using the reputation of the Miss America organization to serve others. I already have many appearances lined up, and I can’t wait to get out there and get involved in my community,” Morelan said.

With her most recent title behind her, Morelan hopes to move forward by making an impact on the community she has come to love. A Wisconsin native, Morelan said she loves Nashville and wants to help with its growth and development. “I’m hoping that my year as Miss Nashville means making a real and tangible difference here. I am so proud of this city and what it stands for, and I want to help it continue to grow. I’m excited for every moment I’ll have where I realize the power that one person has to make a difference.”

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