APSU Mondays: 2022 publications record, new department name
Here's the latest news from Austin Peay State University.
Studies name change emphasizes earth, environment
The longstanding Department of Geosciences has a new name — the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences.
APSU announced that the new distinction became official in November, and better reflects what students can learn and what job opportunities they’ll have. The degree offered by the department also soon will change from geoscience to earth and environmental sciences.
“Few students come to college and want to be in geology or geography,” said Dr. Jack Deibert, chair of the newly named department. “One of the main reasons for that is they’re not taught those subjects in Tennessee high schools. But they understand the environment and environmental science.”
Earth and Environmental graduates get jobs at places such as the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, the Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Forest Service and as GIS specialists.
Business faculty set record for journal publications
The College of Business celebrated 15 highly-ranked journal publications by its faculty in 2022. The production marks a new record for the college as it continues strengthening its commitment to growth and development.
“One of the goals we set five years ago was to improve the quality of our faculty research,” Dr. Mickey Hepner, dean of the College of Business, said. “With a record of 15 highly-ranked publications in one year, our faculty are demonstrating that they are leading experts in their disciplines. I am thrilled that our students get to learn from faculty who are shaping the way business is understood and practiced.”
To learn more about College of Business faculty research, contact Elaina Russell at russelle@apsu.edu.
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This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: New record for publications school of arts and new name
