The National Youth-At-Risk Center (NYAR) has awarded a research grant to two 快猫app短视 professors for a study titled 鈥淭he Impact of CrossFit Intervention for Youth-At-Risk at聽the Boys and Girls Club of Bulloch County.鈥� 聽 In an effort to explore how an afterschool intervention program can impact middle-school-aged youth who have been identified as at-risk, Christina Gipson, Ph.D., assistant professor of Sport Management in the College of Health and Human Sciences鈥� School of Health and Kinesiology, and Michael Moore, Ed.D., professor of Curriculum, Foundations and Reading in the College of Education, will partner with the Bulloch County Boys and Girls Club and CrossFit Boro. In addition, Glenn P. 鈥淭rey鈥� Burdette III, Ed.D., associate professor of Coaching Education and Charles 鈥淗al鈥� Wilson Jr., Ph.D., assistant professor of Coaching Education, will add their expertise to form a solid research team for the program called Crossfit Boro Prepared for Anything – Youth Edition. The afterschool intervention program is expected to help children learn how to develop healthy habits, be aware of their own goals and motivations and enjoy new activities. The children will be monitored for changes in grades and body fat as indirect outcomes. 鈥淭he program is special because it aims to promote academic, social, physical and personal development through the vehicle of CrossFit, which is a mix of strength training, cardiovascular activities and gymnastic movements,鈥� said Gipson. For children to be eligible for CrossFit Boro Prepared for Anything – Youth Edition, they must be middle school age, attending the Bulloch County Boys and Girls Club and parents must be able to complete and submit required documents. Participants will meet for an hour three times per week, for 12 weeks. Health assessments are completed for each participant with assistance from Georgia Southern鈥檚 School of Nursing. 鈥淭he program will be beneficial and change the mindsets of the students,鈥� said Taylor Langley, a graduate assistant in the University鈥檚 College of Education. During the program, which began on August 31 with 16 participants, children perform a variety of exercises, including squats, deadlifting, jogging, rowing, pushups and situps. The CrossFit program, designed by CrossFit Boro鈥檚 Kacie Lanier, M. Ed., will give the children a full-body workout. Major sponsors for the program include Willingway, The Herb Shop and Neb Pros Nebulizer Company. The program also received sponsorships from Sea Island Bank, Ameriprise Financial, Patricia Moore APRN, Cristine Brinson and Charlene Gipson. 鈥淲e are grateful to any and all sponsors, and especially to Ryan Brack, owner of Crossfit Boro, since there is equipment not covered by the grant,鈥� said Moore. 鈥淲e鈥檝e been able to buy jump ropes, training bars and will soon purchase mats for working out on the floor.鈥� Results of the research grant will be published in the National Youth-At-Risk Journal and will be available online at the Center鈥檚 site. Follow the CrossFit Boro Prepared for Anything – Youth Edition program on . 快猫app短视, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125 degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education. Visit .

[pb_slideshow group=”1″]   Tattered jeans and ill-fitted tops will no longer cause problems for the Georgia Southern community. The FMAD Stitch Alterations Shop, a project of the Department of Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design (FMAD) opened on campus Sept. 1 and is opening up new possibilities for designers at the University. Marketing and design student Amber Shelton came up with the idea for a campus alterations shop while taking the Apparel I class, taught by FMAD Professor Rachel Eike, Ph.D. After performing alterations for a friend as part of an assignment, Shelton was inspired to take this to another level. She reached out to Eike and another FMAD professor, Beth Myers, Ph.D., about her idea, and soon they began working on a grant to begin the shop. 鈥淭his program is helpful to our Georgia Southern community because as college students our first thought is often comfort,鈥� said Shelton, who is shop manager for the project. 鈥淏ut as we start to explore career opportunities and internships, making the right first impression, beyond our resume, is having well-fitting professional clothing.鈥� The FMAD trio applied for a grant from the University鈥檚 Center for Sustainability (CfS) in the spring of 2015. The idea was to create a program that met the needs of students on campus for quality, affordable clothing while offering a sustainable way to reuse clothes that just needed some mending, and encouraged students like Shelton to get real-world, hands-on experience. The $2,500 grant was approved for the 2015-2016 academic year, and the team got to work immediately setting up shop. 鈥淚’m excited to see how this FMAD Stitch shop will increase our students鈥� learning and understanding of garment construction, fit, and business management,鈥� said Eike. 鈥淚’m also excited to see the quantity of garments we have processed in these first few weeks of being open and how many people we have been able to provide our skills and services to.鈥� FMAD Stitch offers hemming, fittings, button repairs, patchings and other basic alterations in lieu of purchasing more clothes or tossing ill-fitting clothes. The shop also handles scrubs and lab coat patching and alterations for clinicals, a unique, cost-efficient opportunity for hundreds of students. 鈥淣ot only do we as FMAD students get a chance to work with real life customers, but we also get to reduce how much we consume,鈥� said Shelton. 鈥淐lothes that may otherwise be tossed or left in the back of our closets are now made like new again often with just a needle and thread.鈥� The shop is located in the School of Human Ecology Building 0212, room 1006. FMAD Stitch is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-7 p.m. Services are completely free for all students, faculty and staff with a current Eagle ID. Customers are allotted a maximum of two, freshly-laundered garments per day to ensure a one-week turnaround. The shop is not open to the public. Student volunteers interested in gaining practical knowledge and skills in garment construction and business management are encouraged to email the shop at FMADstitch@georgiasouthern.edu to apply for this resume-building opportunity. Find the shop on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter under @FMADStitch. Share your appreciation for this unique service, and encourage the GS community to take part in this free opportunity.

According to , the School of Nursing at Georgia Southern online RN-BSN Nursing Program has been ranked eighth out of 25 similar online nursing programs across the nation. Criteria for the rankings included high academic standards and have received accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (CCNE). To determine what school qualified as having high academic standards, school had to have a 90% pass rate or higher for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the primary examination for licensing nurses in the United States and Canada. The school鈥檚 standing also was determined through evaluation of its acceptance rates, enrollments rates, entrance exam scores and strength of the student body. 鈥淲ith the online nursing program only requiring 28 credit hours, tuition costs for both in-state and out-of-state students are lower than many other nursing programs,鈥� said Kathy Thornton, Ph.D., R.N., director of the University鈥檚 RN-BSN Nursing program. 鈥淭he Online Nursing Program鈥檚 academic quality, low tuition, flexibility and personal advising continue to make the program very appealing.鈥� The RN-BSN program at Georgia Southern is designed exclusively for individuals who are currently Registered Nurses and wish to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and achieve professional advancement and personal enrichment. The affordable, flexible and individualized program enables students to enroll part-time or full-time with faculty led courses. The online program is identical to conventional classroom teaching; however, instructional methods that fit the requirements of online education are employed within the courses. 快猫app短视鈥檚 School of Nursing is fully accredited by the Georgia Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. For more information on the Georgia Southern Online Nursing Program, visit . 快猫app短视, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125 degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education. Visit聽.

The 快猫app短视 School of Nursing鈥檚 RN- BSN Program has been named one of the most affordable competitive college programs for online RN-BSN degrees by . 聽 The School of Nursing鈥檚 RN-BSN Program was ranked eighth out of 50 schools across the nation for having one of the most affordable Online RN-BSN Degree programs. 鈥淲e have always known that we have a high quality program at a very good price here at 快猫app短视, but this ranking validates that,鈥� said Dr. Sharon Radzyminski, department chair. 鈥淥ur RN-BSN Program allows for the flexibility that working nurses need to obtain their degree. Not only does the program offer courses not commonly offered in other programs, but program director, Dr. Kathy Thornton, works one-on-one with these nursing students to create personal programs of study.鈥� The review looked at 76 schools within the United States, including schools like University of Alabama, University of Arkansas, Florida International University, Western Carolina University and University of North Florida among others. To be selected as one of the 50 Most Affordable Competitive Colleges for Online RN-BSN degrees, the nursing schools had to be accredited by either the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (CCNE), state board approved, affordable, and have no more than 60 percent of their applicants admitted. The RN-BSN Program is approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. To become enrolled in the RN-BSN Program, a student must currently be a Registered Nurse who desires to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. For more information on the Georgia Southern RN-BSN Online Program, visit. 快猫app短视, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125-degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education.    

快猫app短视’s recently received a $1.6 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for advanced nursing education. With the funds, Georgia Southern will establish an Advanced Practice Nurse-Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (APN-PMHNP) track to uniquely serve the psychiatric and mental health needs of rural and underserved communities, making it the only university in the state to focus on telemedicine training. 鈥淭his project will create innovative partnerships between the graduate nursing program at 快猫app短视 and agency clinical partners,鈥� said Dr. Melissa Garno, associate professor and BSN program director. 鈥淲e are very excited to be able to bring this educational opportunity to our state, with the goal of increasing and enriching the quality of psychiatric/mental health services in our communities.鈥� The program, which will start in fall 2015, is for baccalaureate prepared nurses earning a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree, students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP) program, or those seeking a post-master鈥檚 certificate program. The seven-course online track will partner with clinical environments that provide team-based care, include on campus simulation learning experiences, and short summer intensive sessions with national content experts. Students in this program will learn to manage the current and evolving needs of individuals, groups, families and vulnerable populations with mental health needs in both didactic and a variety of community-based and acute care clinical settings, incorporating telehealth care delivery. Telemedicine, the use of telecommunication and information technologies in order to provide clinical health care at a distance, helps eliminate distance barriers and can improve access to medical services that would often not be consistently available in distant rural communities. 鈥淲e鈥檙e very pleased 快猫app短视 was selected for this prestigious grant, but the real winners are the people of Georgia,鈥� said Jean E. Bartels, Ph.D., RN, and interim president of Georgia Southern. 鈥淕eorgia currently ranks 45th in the nation for access to mental health care, so graduates from this new track will be in great demand to help meet the severe need for psychiatric and mental health services, especially in rural areas.鈥� Georgia Southern鈥檚 School of Nursing is consistently ranked among the top nursing programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Its graduate programs place it at the top of the list of Georgia nursing schools, boasting a passing rate of 99 percent on certification exams. 快猫app短视, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125-degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education. .

STATESBORO, Ga. (July 29, 2015) — 快猫app短视鈥檚 Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design program has been named one of the top fashion schools in the United States by . Georgia Southern鈥檚 program was ranked in the top 40 percent of schools considered nationally for both Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising, and was ranked seventh of programs in the South. The review looked at hundreds of institutions across the country, including schools like Savannah College of Art and Design, Louisiana State University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and San Francisco State University among others, and based the list on criteria including academics, admissions, faculty, value and more. 鈥淚n recent years, the program has seen tremendous growth and recognition nationally,鈥� said Hope Wallace, MFA, professor and program coordinator of the Fashion Merchandising and Apparel Design (FMAD) Program. 鈥淲e have had an influx of students that are coming to 快猫app短视 to study fashion from other regions of the United States. We have also seen an increase in students that are transferring into our program from other institutions.鈥� Students in the Georgia Southern FMAD program have opportunities to intern and work in every area of the fashion industry, said Wallace. Some companies students have had opportunities with include Spanx, Phillips-Van Heusen/Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Nordstrom and Bloomingdales, along with magazines such as Vogue and Teen Vogue, Redbook, Glamour, GQ and others. 鈥淥ur program is working on becoming a bit more interactive and based in practice. We currently offer trips to the Atlanta apparel market as well as a New York Fashion study tour (course), which is taught annually,鈥� Wallace added. 鈥淚n addition to the study abroad opportunities the University offers, we currently have in place a formal student exchange program in FMAD with two universities in Korea: Keimyung and Chung Ang Universities. We are also in the process of setting up an International Study Tour.鈥� Some notable alumni from the program include local designers Emily Bargeron (鈥�06) of , Diane Bailey of , and (鈥�02), a previous competitor on the show Project Runway and a member of the University鈥檚 inaugural 40 Under 40 Class. Knight returned to campus as a judge for the 2014 FMAD showcase highlighting student work, along with local designers Elizabeth Seeger and Brooke Atwood. 快猫app短视, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125-degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education.

The College of Health and Human Sciences (CHHS) at 快猫app短视 has announced the appointment of Barry Joyner, Ph.D., as dean, effective April 1, 2015. In that role, he will oversee the College鈥檚 mission to provide comprehensive and innovative programs that promote health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities within a global society. 鈥淲ith the support of the CHHS Dean Search Committee, CHHS faculty and staff, I am confident that Dr. Joyner is well prepared to take on the responsibilities of sustaining the accomplishments and traditional successes of CHHS while moving the College to its next level of academic distinction,鈥� said Jean E. Bartels, Ph.D., RN, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. Prior to his appointment as dean, Joyner served as interim dean. He first came to Georgia Southern in 1992 as an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology. He was promoted to associate professor in 1998 and to professor and chair of the Department of Health and Kinesiology in 2005. Joyner earned his Bachelor of Science in education (with a major in health and physical education) from 快猫app短视, his Master of Education (with a major in physical education) from Auburn University, and his Doctor of Philosophy (with an emphasis in measurement and evaluation) from the University of Georgia. He has published more than 45 juried articles and more than 25 abstracts, book chapters and book reviews, and has presented widely at state, national and international venues on disciplinary issues. An active member of the local community, he was a member of the Bulloch County CHILD Coalition and the competition director for the Aquatics and Softball State Competition for Georgia Special Olympics. He has been honored for teaching and service awards and was the recipient of the 1997 Excellence in Teaching Award from Georgia Southern. 快猫app短视, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125-degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education..

In collaboration with 鈥�,鈥� 快猫app短视 is teaming up with the national initiative to launch a weeklong educational experience promoting physical activity from Feb. 5-12. EIM-OC is designed to involve and encourage faculty, staff and students to promote the importance of health and well-being. Through this initiative, members of campus will help by raising awareness about the benefits of physical activity and by educating students on how to develop and maintain healthy physical activity habits. The initiative will also work toward connecting University health care providers with fitness specialists to collaborate on an exercise prescription referral system. This is the first time that EIM-OC is coming to Georgia Southern. Representatives from EIM-OC, including Dr. Robert Sallis and Dr. Carena Winters, will be among the many guest speakers on campus during the week. Dr. Sallis serves as the chairman for the Exercise is Medicine initiative. He is also a spokesman for the 鈥淓very Body Walk!鈥� campaign, and supports the recommendation of 150 minutes of physical activity per week. Dr. Winters is an ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist with聽an EIM Level 3 credential, is a member of the聽Exercise is Medicine Advisory Board and serves as Chair of the EIM-OC committee. Dr. Sallis and Dr. Winters will work to ensure that Georgia Southern achieves a Gold level standard according to EIM-OC criteria. Mark Fenton, former host of PBS鈥檚 鈥淎merica鈥檚 Walking鈥� program will also make an appearance during 鈥淲ellness Week鈥� in support of the EIM-OC initiative. He’s a vocal advocate for non-motorized transportation, a frequent consultant on bicycle and pedestrian community plans, and a recognized authority on public health issues and the need for community, environmental and public-policy initiatives to encourage more walking, bicycling, and transit use. 鈥淭his is brand new to Georgia Southern,鈥� said Bridget Melton, Ed.D, physical activity and healthful living director in the University鈥檚 School of Health and Kinesiology. 鈥淭hrough this new initiative on campus we are leading universities to promote this program.鈥� The initiative will take place in various locations on campus ranging from the Russell Union Rotunda to the Nursing/Chemistry Building. Activities for participants will include Zumba, fitness testing, and games. Prizes including water bottles, pedometers, and T-shirts will be handed out throughout the week to participants as they learn about eating healthy and staying active for 150 minutes per week. For more information on the initiative, visit the . 快猫app短视, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125-degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education.

快猫app短视鈥檚 online master鈥檚 degree in was recently ranked number six by the website TopManagementDegrees.com. According to , the ranking was designed to help prospective students make a smart choice about where to invest their time and money while earning their degree, and to connect students to high quality educational opportunities. 鈥淗onors such as the number six ranking from TopManagementDegrees.com and similar rankings from other publications provide validation for the decision to move our master鈥檚 program online, and provide recognition for the quality of our graduate coursework,鈥� said Christopher Barnhill, professor. 鈥淥ur faculty has a wide variety of expertise and experiences that benefit our students. Many of our professors have industry experience and bring what they鈥檝e learned outside of the classroom, into the classroom.鈥� The 36-credit, online program was designed to provide academic preparation and practical experience in the skills and techniques necessary to be successful in the Sport Business and Leisure field. Students are able to complete the program in 24 months, or as their schedule permits. 鈥淢oving our program online has allowed us to attract students who would not have traditionally attended Georgia Southern,鈥� said Barnhill. 鈥淢any of our students are currently working in the industry, so each one brings a unique perspective to our course discussions. This adds depth to topics beyond what is common in traditional on-ground courses.鈥� Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to work in sports marketing, promotion and advertising; sports information, media and communications; The Olympic Movement, state and county sports commissions, athletic leagues and associations, sport facilities and event management, and professional teams or collegiate athletic departments. The Top Management Degrees ranking includes 25 online Sports Management master鈥檚 degree programs from across the country, including Ohio University, Texas A&M University, The University of Florida and Gonzaga University. For more information on the online Sports Management master鈥檚 degree visit . 快猫app短视, a public Carnegie Doctoral/Research University founded in 1906, offers more than 125-degree programs serving more than 20,500 students. Through eight colleges, the University offers bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs built on more than a century of academic achievement. Georgia Southern is recognized for its student-centered and hands-on approach to education.