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2025 - Tennessee Annual Climate Summary
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The mean (average) temperature for 2025 across Tennessee was a bit warmer than normal for most of the state, with the majority of areas reporting temperatures that were 1-2°F above the 1991-2020 NOAA climate normals, with some areas, mostly in the northeastern section of the state within one degree of normal. However, there were a lot of temperature swings throughout the year with below normal temperatures for most regions of the state in January, July, August, and November, while well above normal temperatures were observed in parts of the state in February, April, May, and June [...
Does Self-Compassion Buffer Against the Potential Effects of Perfectionism and Psychopathology on Non-Suicidal Self-Injury?
Full text linkUniversity students with increased rates of reported perfectionism, anxiety, and depression, are vulnerable to non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). However, not all students with psychological distress engage in NSSI, suggesting protective factors may help to mitigate this risk. The present study examined the relation between perfectionism and NSSI, via the mediating effects of anxiety and depression, and the moderating role of self-compassion. Participants were 338 university students (67% female; 87% White) who completed several self-report measures. Students with greater perfectionism reported higher levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms and, in turn, more NSSI engagement. Self-compassion and several self-compassionate domains attenuated connections between perfectionism and psychopathology and between depression and NSSI; conversely, non-self-compassionate domains strengthened associations between perfectionism and psychopathology. Addressing NSSI risk factors (e.g., perfectionism and psychopathology) and fostering self-compassion may reduce the risk of heightened anxiety and depression among perfectionists, consequently reducing their likelihood of NSSI engagement
Attitudes Toward Harm Reduction Among Criminal Legal Staff
No full textSubstance use disorders (SUDs) are prevalent among individuals interacting with the criminal legal system (Moore et al., 2019). Despite the high rates of individuals with SUDs interacting with the criminal legal system, there continue to be barriers to integrating harm reduction approaches within the system. Harm reduction approaches (i.e., medication assisted treatment) are effective in reducing the negative consequences associated with substance use and the pathway to recovery for many. The purposes of this study are to: 1. examine the psychometric properties of the Harm Reduction Acceptability Scale (HRAS) among criminal legal staff, 2. explore individual differences in staff attitudes toward harm reduction, and 3. assess drivers of harm reduction acceptability among criminal legal staff. An online survey was created on RedCap, to which criminal legal staff (N= 198) working in the United States responded. An exploratory factor analysis identified two factors in the HRAS, harm reduction compared to abstinence and attitudes toward harm reduction approaches. The study found individual differences in attitudes toward harm reduction approaches between men and women. Additionally, criminal legal staff in helping professions (i.e., mental health counselors) were more likely to support harm reduction than those in enforcement roles (i.e., probation officers). Public stigma, support for abstinence-based recovery, and personal contact were shown to be drivers of harm reduction acceptability among criminal legal staff. The results suggest that there are several predictors of harm reduction acceptability among criminal legal staff. Examining ways to address the personal beliefs of criminal legal staff can contribute to increased acceptance of harm reduction approaches, which could lead to access to harm reduction approaches in the criminal legal system for individuals with SUDs
2026 January 22 - Academic Council Agenda and Minutes
No full textThe Academic Council met on January 22, 2026, under the leadership of Dr. William Flora to review consent items, receive reports, and hear academic updates. The council approved the inactivation of the MALS Archival Studies concentration due to minimal enrollment and the relocation of the associated certificate, the discontinuation of the Allied Health MS program following a decade of declining enrollment, and the renaming of the Master of Professional Studies to the Master of Leadership Studies to better reflect student interest. Enrollment updates highlighted strong undergraduate growth, a small graduate decline, and retention patterns consistent with historical trends, with most attrition occurring between spring and fall rather than within the academic year. Discussions emphasized factors affecting student persistence and the anticipated benefits of the forthcoming One Stop office. A detailed Compass Core update reported expanding general education offerings, ongoing challenges in the Critical Thinking category, slower-than-expected micro‑credential development, and robust assessment participation yielding over 12,500 rubric ratings. Announcements included upcoming teaching celebrations, Common Read events featuring John Green and Vijay Gupta, concerns about declining international student interest in studying in the U.S., and reminders about Bowen Research Day and strategic plan town halls. The meeting concluded at 9:28 a.m.*
*This abstract was generated with AI assistance using Microsoft 365 Copilot and has been checked and deemed reliable
Morphological Adaptations Following a Strength-Endurance or Strength-Power Resistance Training Block with Concurrent Speed and Change-of-Direction Training
No full textRegional and whole muscle adaptations in lower body skeletal muscle were investigated following a four-week strength-endurance (G10) or strength-power (G2) training block with concurrent speed and change of direction training. Fourteen recreationally trained individuals (age = 24.1 + 4.1 yrs) completed the study (10 males, height = 1.76 + 0.05 m, body mass = 86.7 + 8.0 kg, and 4 females, height = 1.58 + 0.09 m, body mass = 62.8 + 5.8 kg). Subjects were assigned to either G10 or G2 using match-pair randomization based on sex and initial relative back squat strength. The training protocols differed only in set-repetition configuration and associated loading-intensities during resistance training. Morphological assessments of the right vastus lateralis muscle were conducted using ultrasonography before (PRE) and after (POST) the training intervention. Regional measurements were taken at 33, 50, and 66% of femur length to investigate changes following S-E or S-P training. Multiple repeated measures mixed analysis of variance (ANOVA) were conducted for changes in summated and regional anatomical cross-sectional area (ACSA) and muscle thickness (MT), as well as regional changes in size, thickness, pennation angle (PA), and fascicle length (FL). Statistically significant interaction effects were only observed for ACSA and MT distally and PA proximally, while FL did not change significantly. Findings indicate that high volume, moderate intensity resistance training (i.e. G10) elicits superior hypertrophic adaptations when compared to low volume, high intensity training (i.e. G2). Furthermore, size and architectural adaptations diverge within the muscle and between groups, likely resulting from distinct peaks and volumes of mechanical tension. Our observations posit that specific resistance training stimuli create specific and inhomogeneous alterations of muscle morphology, which can positively or adversely affect sport performance, depending on the sport or training goal. Moreover, current findings support the existence and robustness of a strength-endurance continuum as a repetition paradigm
“Better Late Than Never” – Exploring the Challenges and Triumphs from Late-Diagnosed Autistic Women
No full textThe diagnostic process for adult autistic women is a transformative experience that reshapes identity, their histories, and self-understandings. This study examines the impact of a late-in-life autism diagnoses on women through the examination of narratives from the Reddit community r/AutismInWomen, and autoethnography.
Drawing on personal experience as a late-diagnosed autistic researcher, and the shared stories within r/AutismInWomen, the research demonstrates the challenges experienced, such as navigating stigma, negotiating identity, and seeking support.
The research reveals that online platforms serve as critical spaces for stigma negotiation, identity validation, self-advocacy, and community building among autistic women. Furthermore, these narratives underscore the persistent gaps within adult autism research, especially in post-diagnostic care and identity-affirming practices.
Through the focus on the lived experiences of late-diagnosed autistic women, this research helps move the field of adult autism research beyond a deficit-based framework toward one that recognizes diversity, empowerment, and the legitimacy of self-defined autistic identities
2026 January 12 - Staff Senate Agenda and Minutes
No full textThe Staff Senate convened on January 12, 2026, led by President Cody Morelock, who opened the meeting with updates from university leadership and key campus initiatives. Dr. Noland reported confidence in spring and fall 2026 enrollment trends and anticipated stable state budgets, with upcoming budget hearings centered on KPIs and strategic priorities. Additional University Council updates included the premiere of the Nurse: Empathy Heals documentary, ongoing faculty climate survey efforts, athletics challenges related to the transfer portal, and enrollment reports highlighting approximately 2,000 students at risk of non-enrollment, FAFSA verification needs, and international recruitment declines due to global travel constraints. Housing applications for fall 2026 were announced alongside the appointment of Dr. Kim Van Wie as Director of Buc Central. A substantial portion of the meeting focused on Voyager system updates, including progress on payroll corrections, hiring workflows, training alignment, and the work of the Post-Go-Live Taskforce. Treasurer reports detailed account balances and considerations for reallocating CBC funds. Committee updates addressed upcoming spring picnic planning, award nomination processes, and review of Voyager implementation communications. The meeting concluded with announcements about MLK Day events, concerns regarding campus security following a break‑in, and preparations for mobile ID card testing before adjournment at 3:18 p.m. *This abstract was generated with AI assistance using Microsoft 365 Copilot and has been checked and deemed reliable