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Nursing Professors Present at Tennessee Nurses Association Meeting

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Sandy MurabitoAt the recent annual meeting of the Tennessee Nurses Association held in October in Murfreesboro, Drs. Donna Copenhaver and Sandy Murabito, both assistant professors in the School of Nursing, presented their work on nursing leadership and management simulation for undergraduate students.

They shared their experiences teaching critical thinking practices for delegation, prioritization and patient safety decisions, utilizing the newly released Standards of Best Practice in Simulation published by the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation (INACSL).

University President Unveils Vision for the Future

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Vision-2020-1Belmont University President Dr. Bob Fisher unveiled the University’s Vision 2020 to a room full of students, faculty, staff and alumni Monday morning. The Vision, comprised of seven strategic priorities that will guide Belmont through the next five years, integrates the University’s values of integrity, inquiry, collaboration, service and humility to build what Vision 2020 calls, “Nashville’s University.”

With Vision 2015 coming to a conclusion, the University is looking toward the future with a strong emphasis on student-centeredness, Christian character and a people-first culture, among other things.

“Vision is a picture of a future that is so much more desirable that the present, that it creates a sense of urgency. It compels people to act – to ambitious action,” Fisher said. Video interviews from Belmont community members were included to highlight each Vision 2020 strategy, illustrating the ambitious action that Vision 2020 calls for.

“As we continue to define ourselves and our dreams for this University, it is my hope that Belmont will place a greater focus on including students in the development and execution of our long-term goals and capitalize on the creativity, passion and commitment of its students to make Belmont a place we’re all proud to call home,” Student Government Association President Jeanette Morelan said.

Although the Vision has been crafted and created, a successful implementation of any vision will require the support and collaborative work of all community members, Fisher said. “Consider the power of aligning our efforts and pulling in the same direction…Consider the power behind that.”

Fisher ended his presentation with a story describing his experience climbing Mt. Rainier, a Seattle mountain with the greatest rise in elevation of all ranges within the continental U.S. During his climb, Fisher developed altitude sickness and was forced to descend at the mountain’s “High Break,” the final break before the Summit. Although he wasn’t able to accomplish what he set out to do, Fisher said the experience taught him many lessons. “If you aspire to do something really hard and really tough, it does get harder and harder as you approach the goal,” he said.

“We’re at the High Break point, but if we’re going to the top, it’s going to take the best efforts of everybody. I hear there’s nothing like the view from the top. I haven’t been there, but I want to go…Let’s get there together and become one of America’s great universities. Let’s go to the top,” Fisher said.

For a description of Vision 2020’s seven strategies and a video of Fisher’s presentation, please click here. 

Professor Presents at International Conferences

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Dr. Mike Voight presenting to Japanese physicians and physical therapists.
Dr. Mike Voight presenting to Japanese physicians and physical therapists.

Dr. Mike Voight, professor of physical therapy, was recently a keynote presenter at the World Golf Fitness Summit in Carlsbad, California and at a meeting of the Japanese Athletic Trainer and Physiotherapy Association in Tokyo, Japan.

The World Golf Fitness Summit brings together over 30 of the world’s thought leaders in athletic performance to discuss the latest research and practical applications.  Dr. Voight is noted as one of the leading authorities in the rehabilitation of orthopedic and sports injuries.  At the Summit, he joined Dr. Tom Byrd, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, to present a session about hip injuries in the golfer.

Earlier in the month, Dr. Voight co-presented a session to the Japanese medical community on the evaluation of movement disorders and the impact that poor movement has on the hip.  Seventy-five Japanese physicians and physical therapist were in attendance.

Belmont Alumni Honored in ASCAP, CMA Award Ceremonies

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Florida Georgia Line returned to Belmont for an interview with The Better Show (NY).
Florida Georgia Line returned to Belmont for an interview with The Better Show (NY).

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) and the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards were held this week in Nashville. Belmont alumni Ashley Gorley, Brandy Clark, Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley and Chuck Ainlay were recognized as top artists, writers and producers in their categories.

Gorley, 1999 music business graduate, was named the ASCAP Country Music Songwriter of the Year, an honor that Gorley previously received in 2009. During the ceremony, Gorley sang a number of songs he penned, all recognized as some of the year’s most performed songs, including Brett Eldredge’s “Don’t Ya,” Luke Bryan’s “Crash My Party” and Randy Houser’s “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight.” In addition to these, Gorley wrote five more of the most performed songs of the year including hits by Justin Moore, Chris Young, Billy Currington and Darius Rucker.

Hubbard and Kelley, the duo known as Florida Georgia Line, graduated from Belmont in 2009 and were named Vocal Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards.

Brandy Clark, a 2000 music business graduate from Belmont, co-wrote Kacey Musgraves’s “Follow Your Arrow,” the 2014 CMA Song of the Year.

Ainlay was a co-producer for Miranda Lambert’s winning Album of the Year, “Platinum” and Single of the Year, “Automatic.”

A full list of the CMA Awards can be found here.

Students Receive Regions Bank Finance Scholarship

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RegionsBelmont students Cody Fincher and Drew Ferguson were recently named as the recipients of a finance scholarship funded by Regions Banks. Middle Tennessee Regions President Jim Schmitz visited campus to meet the students. Dean of the Jack C. Massey College of Business, Dr. Pat Rains and Associate Dean, Dr. Stan York, joined the students in the presentation and expressed the University’s gratitude towards Regions support of Belmont and the Nashville community.

Chemistry Professors and Students Present at SERMACS

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Several Chemistry department faculty members and students recently participated in the Southeastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS) held in Nashville, TN, Oct. 16-19. American Chemical Society Regional Meetings are organized by ACS Local Sections and reflect the diverse professional interests in their geographic regions. These meetings feature technical programs on a variety of topics, poster sessions, expositions and social events.

On Oct. 17, Chemistry professors Drs. Rachel Rigsby and Kimberlee Daus moderated the symposia on “The Future of Chemical Education:  Addressing the Needs of ALL our Students.”  In addition to proposing the symposia and inviting speakers, Daus and Rigsby also presented a session entitled “The Power of Experiential Learning: Leveraging your General Education Curriculum to Invigorate your Chemistry Courses.” 

sermacs2On Oct. 18, three students from Belmont’s SMACS (Student Members of the American Chemical Society) organization participated in the SERMACS Undergraduate Program College Chemistry Bowl.  The Belmont team of Chemistry majors, Ryan Agh, Victoria Lim and Daniel Beagan, competed against the University of Alabama – Birmingham on chemistry topics of organic, nuclear, and inorganic chemistry.

Senior Victoria Lim, a double major in chemistry and mathematics, presented in the Undergraduate Research Symposium: Physical Chemistry I on Oct. 17. Her presentation was titled “Computational Analysis of Conformational Tunneling of Glyoxylic Acid”. Junior Adam Woods, a chemistry major, presented in the Undergraduate Poster session on Oct. 19.  Adam’s presentation on “Contrast Agents:  New Positively Charged Contrast Agents for Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis” was based on research he conducted this past summer through a National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates program at Boston University. 

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Tennessee Nurses Association Elects New Leadership at Annual Membership Assembly

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Nurses across the state will have a new team advocating for their interests and the state’s nursing Sandy Murabitoinitiatives. The Tennessee Nurses Association (TNA) held its annual Membership Assembly Oct. 10-12 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and elected a new officer team. Belmont Assistant Nursing Professor Sandy Murabito, was selected as the President-elect for the governing body.

“This year’s meeting ushered in a new strategic direction for the Association,” says TNA President Frances Sills. “Each of these members bring experience and passion for the nursing profession and I am confident they will guide this organization to new levels of excellence.”

Belmont Instructor of Nursing Tracy Wilson was elected to the nominating committee, and senior nursing major Daniel Maison was elected president of the Middle Tennessee Association of Student Nurses.

Dean of Belmont’s College of Health Sciences and Nursing Dr. Cathy Taylor said, “This is wonderful recognition for nursing at Belmont. I have no doubt Ms. Wilson and Mr. Maison will excel in their new roles, and Dr. Murabito will provide the strong leadership the TNA presidency demands. She is an experienced advocate and will prove to be a worthy champion for Tennessee nurses.”

Physical Therapy Student Research Published in Journal

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PTResearch2014A research group of third year graduate students in the School of Physical Therapy, under the direction of Drs. Pat Sells and Kevin Robinson, had a manuscript published in the October issue of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, the official research medium of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

“We had conversations several years ago with a company making wearable performance jewelry,” explained Dr. Sells, “and agreed to conduct research that clinically tested claims that the product, which included a variety of technologies such as copper, negative ions, holograms, etc., enhanced performance with improved balance, agility and power.”    The students utilized about 60 aerobic exercise tests with subjects under three different conditions – when not wearing the jewelry, when placebo jewelry and when wearing jewelry with the performance enhancing technology.  The clinical tests found that the wrist bands had no impact on performance.

The students, who have since graduated with their Doctorate of Physical Therapy degrees, included Hannah Cavicchio, Brittney Everhart, Brandon Grass and Jonathan Lambert.

School of Physical Therapy Alumnus Hired by NBA’s Miami Heat

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BrandonBelmont alumnus, Dr. Brandon Gilliam, has been named Director of Rehab and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association.  Dr. Gilliam earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree from Belmont University School of Physical Therapy in 2005.  Upon graduation, he began working in private practice clinics in the Nashville area from 2005-2013.  He also provided sports medicine coverage at Christ Presbyterian Academy from 2005-2009.

Prior to accepting the position with the Heat, Gilliam traveled extensively and taught continuing education courses to health care professionals with the North American Sports Medicine Institute.  In addition, for the past several years, Dr. Gilliam served as an adjunct within the Belmont University  School of Physical Therapy. In his final year in Nashville, Dr. Gilliam started his own business consulting with professional and collegiate teams and individual athletes as well as providing concierge physical therapy and fitness services for entertainers and athletes.  In his current role as Director of Rehab, Dr. Gilliam is responsible for maintaining the day to day health of all Miami Heat players.

Belmont Professors Published in Tennessee Council of Teachers of English Publication

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ITQ-Workshop-1The interdisciplinary team of Belmont University professors who hosted a food and gardening professional development workshop for area teachers in May were recently published as the lead article in the TN Council of Teachers of English’s peer reviewed publication, Visions and Revisions.

Drs. Lauren Lunsford (Education), Bonnie Smith Whitehouse (English), Sally Barton-Arwood (Education), Kim Daus (Chemistry), Kate McGowan (Education) and Darlene Panvini (Biology) published the article Rooted in Informational Texts: Using Cooking and Gardening to address the CCSS ELA.

This is one of several ways the group is continuing to reach area teachers. 20 middle and high school teachers attended the May workshop on “Food & Gardening: Growing Partnerships between Science Teachers and English Teachers to Support Instruction of the 1-12 Reading (Literature and Informational Text) CC Standards.”

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