What's the best thing about working at East Tennessee State University?  Our people—students, faculty and staff!  Our quality reputation!  Our beautiful campus!  Our emphasis on caring for the needs of every member of the ETSU family!  ETSU is a student-centered community of learning that employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff.  Our personnel are a constant source of enthusiastic service that makes us a leader in regional universities. 

Featured Employee

Chuck Patton

Chuck Patton recently assumed the position of Executive Aide in the Department of Environmental Health. The College of Public and Allied Health accepts nominations each year for an “Outstanding Staff Award” that is presented at the annual fall college meeting. Chuck is one of the staff members who received the award. Faculty and students in the department are pleased with Chuck’s enthusiasm, motivation, willingness to go the extra mile, all while promoting PMA (Positive Mental Attitude)! A retired Marine NCO, Chuck has brought leadership skills and organizational talents to his position that allows the faculty to concentrate on their teaching, research and service roles to the university. He never comes up against an obstacle that he can’t get around, all the while working to promote good relations with his colleagues. CPAH is proud of this year’s “Outstanding Staff”!

Thank you, Chuck, for being with us here at ETSU !

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