College Celebrates Fall Picnic
President Brian Noland and Vice President Wilsie Bishop joined the faculty and staff of the College of Public Health in the annual fall picnic. They were joined by several other senior members of the ETSU family and several College Retirees.
The College welcomed several new faculty and staff including Yongke Lu, Aaron Scott, and Faustine Williams.
In addition to celebrating the successes of the past year, the annual fall picnic allows the college to recognize outstanding accomplishments by some individuals and groups.
The Dean's Special Recognition Awards are selected by the Dean to recognize excellence in advancing the mission of the College.

The Prescription Drug Abuse and Misuse Working Group
Arsham Alamian, Billy Brooks, Angie Hagaman, Nick Hagemeier, Rob Pack

Faculty and Staff Interfacing with Incoming Freshmen
Taylor Dula, Kurt Maier, Paula Masters, Phil Scheuerman, Dara Young

Senior Faculty and Staff
Wilsie Bishop, Brian Evanshen, Eric Mustain, Julie Bowers, Burl Williams, Robin Grindstaff,
Mike Stoots, Allan Forsman, Bert Lampson, Laraine Powers, Kurt Maier, Phil Scheuerman,
Ranjan Chakraborty, Mary Ann Littleton, Chuck Patton, Tricia Metts, Edward Onyango
The faculty and staff awards are nominated by peers and colleagues and selected by the Faculty and Staff Awards Committee.

Outstanding Support Staff Award
Trisha Rogers

Outstanding Administrative Staff Award
Ginny Kidwell

Foundation Service Award
Hadii Mamudu

Foundation Research Award
Jonathan Peterson

Foundation Teaching Award
Shimin Zheng
There were three "Recognition Awards for Teaching Excellence." This is a newly created award to allow the college to recognize more than one faculty member for the quality of their teaching.

Recognition for Teaching Excellence
Colin Chesley

Recognition for Teaching Excellence
Megan Quinn

Recognition for Teaching Excellence
Mike Stoots