ORGSP Newsletter
Office of Research, Grants
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May-June 2012
School of Education News
FACULTY PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Cherie E. Gaines, Assistant Professor
in Graduate Education and the Director of
Clinical/Field Placement, recently presented a research paper at the American Educational Research Association’s Annual
Conference in Vancouver, Canada. The
theme of the 2012 meeting was “Non Satis Scire: To Know Is Not Enough.”
Dr. Gaines, along with colleague Dr. Pamela Angelle from The University of Tennessee, presented the paper on research
work titled “Structure and Activities during Common Planning Time.” This is part
of the research from the Mid-Level Educational Research Special Interest Group’s
National Common Planning Time Project
and has been accepted to be published in
a handbook on this theme this year.
While at the conference, Dr. Gaines also
attended sessions on diversity, student teaching field experiences, and NCATE
accreditation.
Article and photo provided by Dr. Deborah Hayes
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News from the School of Business
Drs. McCann and Sellers Attend CAIRD
Dr. Jack McCann, Dean of the School of
Business, (left) and Dr. Martin Sellers, Dean
for Research and STEM Initiatives (below),
attended the Central Appalachian Institute
for Research & Development on May 14-15
at the University of Pikeville. More than a
dozen universities, organizations, and institutions from across the region are participating in CAIRD’s growing network. These
new partnerships, led by CAIRD, will harness
their collective resources to build increased
economic prosperity in the region and foster vibrant, sustainable communities in
Eastern Kentucky.
A non-profit organization, CAIRD will help move the region forward by becoming
a primary source of information for public policy solutions and serve as an independent voice in policy debates, regardless of changes in political administration. The conference is the first step in establishing the vital partnerships that
will be necessary for the success of CAIRD. Attendees included representatives
from the University of Louisville, the University of Kentucky Appalachian Center
& Center for Applied Energy Research, Morehead State University Center for Regional Engagement, Eastern Kentucky University Center for Educational Research
in Appalachia, Berea College Appalachian Center, Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED),
Big Sandy Area Development District,
Cumberland Valley Area Development
District, University of Pikeville, Appalachian Research and Defense Fund, Congressman Hal Rogers’ office, the Foundation
for Appalachian Kentucky, the Kentucky
Science and Technology Corporation, and
the Kentucky Community and Technical
College System. Former Kentucky governor, and University of Pikeville President,
Paul Patton was the keynote speaker.
School of Business Scholarly Work
Publication
McCann, J. (2012, May). Is Direct and Database Marketing the Key to Cracking
the Case on Student Recruitment and Retention? Recruitment & Retention In
Higher Education 25(5), 3-5, 8. ISSN: 0891. Online version: http://
www.magnapubs.com/newsletter/recruitment-retention/issue/1360/
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News from Across Campus
Dr. Ann Callahan
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Attended the National Association of Social Workers Social Work Day on the
Hill legislative conference on March 28, 2012 in Nashville, TN.
Peer-reviewed proposal called Spiritual Self-Reflection as a Resource for Meaningful
Work was selected for presentation at the North American Association of Christians
in Social Work’s 62nd Annual Convention on October 27, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Approved by the Salzburg Global Seminar to participate in Session 495, Optimizing
Talent - Closing Education and Social Mobility Gaps Worldwide: Higher Education
and Lifelong Learning from October 2-7, 2012 at Schloss Leopoldskron in Salzburg,
Austria.
Applied to be a Fellow-in-Residence at Sewanee University of the South’s School of
Theology for research consultation.
Manuscript entitled “LMU RAM Veterinary Social Work: How Undergraduate
Social Workers Can Make a Difference” was accepted for publication in the Journal of Baccalaureate Social Work.
Abraham Lincoln Library and Museum
Thomas Mackie, Director of the Abraham
Lincoln Library and Museum recently finished serving as the guest scholar for a
national Civil War Sesquicentennial program, “Making Sense of the Civil War: a
reading and discussion program for libraries to commemorate the anniversaries of
the Civil War and Emancipation”. Tom
Mackie led six sessions of public discussions at the Laurel County Public Library
in London, Kentucky. The costs for each
program were underwritten by the National Library Association and the NationPictured is Tom Mackie, Director of the ALLM,
al Endowment for the Humanities.
conducting a recent tour in costume.
The six meetings included…
Introduction: “The Legacy of the Civil War” and an introduction to each of the readings.
Session One: “Imagining War” discussion on March by Geraldine Brooks and selections
from America’s War: Talking About the Civil War and Emancipation on their 150th Anniversaries by Edward L. Ayers.
Session Two: “Choosing Sides” discussion on readings from America’s War.
Session Three: “Making Sense of War” discussion on readings from America’s War.
Session Four: “The Shape of War” discussion on Crossroads of Freedom: Antietam, by
James M. McPherson, and selections from America’s War.
Session Five: “War and Freedom” discussions on selections from America’s War.
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News from Across Campus Continued
Dr. Adam Rollins Presents Slime Mold Workshop
Dr. Adam Rollins presented a three-hour slime mold workshop to the Evergreen
Community Charter School’s Biodiversity Club in Asheville, NC on May 2. The
group included several middle school and one high school student.
Executive Director of ORGSP Attends Compliance Conference in Austin, TX
Pauline Lipscomb, Executive Director of the Office of
Research, Grants and Sponsored Programs attended
the Health Care Compliance Association Research
Compliance Conference June 3-June 6 in Austin, TX.
The Conference provided the opportunity for two
tracks, health care and higher education, and provided three days of sessions on research including best
practices and the latest thinking on topics including:
• Safety and Security Issues in Research
 Institutional Review Boards
 Conflict of Interest
 Research Misconduct
Participants in the conference were able to interact
with representatives from NIH, OHRP, ORI, the FDA, the OIG, and the DOJ, and
from other industry experts who provided practical perspectives for how to handle a wide range of research compliance risks. This is the tenth year for the Annual Higher Education Compliance Conference. It is the primary networking
event for those working in compliance and ethics within higher education. Last
year the conference welcomed over 250 attendees representing more than 75
institutions from around the country.
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Research News from LMU-DCOM, Dr. Paul Wood
The LMU Metabolomics Unit has been created to undertake leading edge evaluations of the metabolism in multifactorial diseases where therapy is currently absent
or of limited efficacy. The unit is establishing complex assay platforms to monitor
the metabolome, lipidome and epigenome. The goal is to define biomarkers of disease risk, of disease, of disease progression, and of disease response to therapy. In
many programs, this approach also has the potential to identify new points of therapeutic intervention. The following is a brief description of the main research programs in the Metabolomics Unit.
Neurodegeneration: Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
We are comparing the metabolic profile of blood and autopsy brain tissue from AD
subjects to that of nonagenarians. These are individuals who survive into their nineties with no cognitive decline but present with AD brain pathology at autopsy. This
study has the potential to define biochemical factors that provide resistance to cognitive decline.
Neurodevelopment: Autism
We are undertaking a study of lymphoblasts and plasma from autistic subjects to
define biomarkers of autism. This research is anticipated to define potential new
points of therapeutic intervention.
Oncology: Glioblastoma
We are undertaking a study of plasma, saliva, & biopsy tissue from subjects with
glioblastoma. This research is anticipated to define potential new points of therapeutic intervention.
Oncology: Breast and Prostate Cancer
We are undertaking a pilot study of lymphoblasts from subjects with cancer to define biomarkers of disease progression.
Psychiatry: Schizophrenia
We are undertaking a study of plasma, saliva, & lymphoblasts from subjects with
schizophrenia to evaluate the hypothesis that deficits in sulfur amino acids contribute to this complex psychiatric condition.
OMT: Low Back Pain (LBP)
We are undertaking a study of plasma and saliva from patients with LBP to define
biomarkers of the transition from acute LBP to chronic LBP. We will then evaluate
the effects of osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) on these biomarkers in
chronic LBP patients. The goal of this program is to increase our understanding of
chronic LBP at the biochemical level and to identify biomarkers of patients best suited for OMT. Patients will be recruited from the LMU clinics in Harrogate and New
Tazewell.
Childhood Peroxisomal Disorders: Rhizomelic Chrondrodysplasia Punctata (RCDP)
We continue to evaluate lipid precursors in patient lymphoblasts and animal models
of RCDP with the goal of advancing a lipid precursor to clinical trials in this devastating childhood disorder.
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Foundation Corner by Martha Scheidler, Director of Foundations
For the second year in a row, I have served on the Tennessee Arts Commission music review panel. This is a great opportunity for me
as a grant writer to gain experience in reviewing and rating grants, and most especially to
see things from the other side, namely the
funder’s point of view. Here are some things
that I would like to share:
It’s very sad to read an application over and
over and still not know what the organization
does. I had one application that I had to read
four times. I’m still not sure what they do.
Please write concisely. While I want to know
all about the organization, do not waste my
time by saying the same thing over and over.
Repeating things will not make me understand any better than I did before.
Please do not insult me. One of the applications I read had a statement similar to this: “If you have listened to the radio or know anything about music, you will have heard of this group.” Really? I actually do listen to the
radio and know something about music, but I have never heard of this group and surely
there is a better way to tell me how wonderful they are.
Don’t force me to use a magnifying glass. One of the applications had font that was so
small I couldn’t read it. I’ve seen fine print on a tube of toothpaste that was larger than
this.
Proof read!!! Have someone who is not familiar with the grant read it. Even reading it out
loud is a good way to proof. One application used the word “shear” when it should have
been “sheer.” There should not be typos and misspellings. I know nobody is perfect but
multiple typos are inexcusable.
Most importantly, answer the questions. If the question is “Explain the planning process
for the program?” then the answer should be about the steps taken to organize the project, who is involved and why. If the question is about marketing, talk about marketing. If
the question is about impact, talk about the people served and how it affects them.
This is what I would like to say to every person preparing a grant: “I want to know who you
are, who you serve, why you feel your programs are important. And mostly, what difference you are making in your community. I would like to know your story, hear your voice,
understand your passion and see what you see. Keep the panelists in mind as you write.
Facts and stats are good, especially in evaluations. And PROOF READ!!!”
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Foundation Corner by Martha Scheidler, Director of Foundations
April/May Foundation Submissions and Awards
Submitted Grants:
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Darnell Arnoult submitted requests to the Cracker Barrel Foundation and K-VA-T
for the Cumberland Gap Young Writers Workshop.
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Kathy Francisco submitted requests to the Coca-Cola Foundation, Local WalMart
Tazewell, and Build-A-Bear Workshop for the Children’s Aquatics Program.
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The Community Garden applied to Local WalMart Tazewell for gardening equipment.
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Jack McCann submitted an LOI to the Alcoa Foundation for an MBA course
(Strategic Leadership Toward Sustainability) at Cedar Bluff.
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Evelyn Smith submitted a request to ACA for support of an academic team to
attend The ARC (Access, Retention and Completion) Institute for Latino Student
Success
Received Grants:
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Enterprise Holdings Foundation awarded Turner Bowling a grant for the High Adventure Series.
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Roger Vannoy was awarded a grant from the NCAA Student Athlete Affairs Program. Eric Reed, LPC, CADC, MAC, President/ Counselor of Analytical Testing
Group® will be on campus in September for a speaking engagement.
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A Note From the LMU Institutional Review Board
Please remember that all research proposals and projects involving human subjects,
must have IRB approval prior to the presentation of any information gathered during
the course of the research.
Under federal policy, the IRB cannot grant retroactive IRB approval.
For more information regarding the LMU IRB, please visit
http://www.lmunet.edu/curstudents/ORGSP/IRB.shtml.
ORGSP Contact Information
pauline.lipscomb@lmunet.edu
or call (423) 869-6214
carolyn.gulley@lmunet.edu
or call (423) 869-6291
melissa.miracle02@lmunet.edu
or call (423) 869-6834
If your grant award, application, presentation,
or publication has not been mentioned in this
edition, please forward your information to us
using the contact information listed.
The ORGSP is located in Duke Hall, Suite 304
As a reminder, all applications for external funding must first begin by contacting the
ORGSP.
The ORGSP staff would like to thank everyone for
their submissions to the newsletter!
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