December 20, 2023

As we close out another momentous semester, we have much to celebrate. This fall, we welcomed the largest incoming class in the university’s history, and our graduate enrollment reached a record high. We cut ribbons to celebrate historic renovations and gave our employees the largest pay increase in the institution’s modern history. Throughout the fall, our campus community has exemplified the best of what a college campus can be — a place where we celebrate the arts, explore new ideas, engage in robust debate, serve and support others, and discover new aspects of ourselves. 

The university will close for the holidays beginning at noon tomorrow and will not resume normal operations until January 3. I hope each of you will find time to rest and reflect during the break, and I wish you all much joy this holiday season. 

Godspeed, and go Bucs!

Brian Noland

President

ETSU Traditions: The Annual Holiday Video

Welcome to Buccaneer Land 

This year’s annual holiday video features a wide cast of characters from across campus, reminding us there are many ways to shine as a Buccaneer. Enjoy!

A special thanks to Sergeant Pullon and Pepper for putting up with my antics. 

Extended Holiday Break

As a reminder, ETSU employees have been granted a half-day administrative leave day on Thursday, December 21, beginning at noon, and a full administrative leave day on Tuesday, January 2, to extend the holiday break and university closure. Please be aware that this closure will affect different areas of campus in unique ways: 

1. Faculty and staff who are required to work one or both days — such as university employees in the clinical environment — will have the opportunity to take this time off at a later date. This deferred leave must be taken by February 29, 2024. 
2. On December 21, employees should mark an “L” on their timesheets for 3.5 hours. On January 2, employees should mark an “L” on their timesheets for 7.5 hours. Employees unable to take this time off should record an “L” on their timesheet when the deferred leave is taken. 

Should you have questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@etsu.edu. 

Publication of “From My Notepads” will resume on January 17, 2024. Have a happy New Year!

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From My Notepads is a twice-monthly newsletter published by the office of ETSU President Dr. Brian Noland. The newsletter's title is a reference to the legal notepads Dr. Noland constantly carries to jot down thoughts, ideas, and notes.