What's the best thing about working at East Tennessee State University?  Our people—students, faculty and staff!  Our quality reputation!  Our beautiful campus!  Our emphasis on caring for the needs of every member of the ETSU family!  ETSU is a student-centered community of learning that employs more than 2,000 faculty and staff.  Our personnel are a constant source of enthusiastic service that makes us a leader in regional universities. 

Featured Employee

Ralph Coffman

Ralph Coffman supervises the microbiology media kitchen and teaching laboratories in the Department of Health Sciences. The College of Public and Allied Health accepts nominations each year for an “Outstanding Staff Award” that is presented at the annual fall college meeting. Ralph is one of the staff members who received the award. Some of his responsibilities include preparing cultures as well as monitoring student experiments. Ralph’s conscientious attention to detail as well as his organizational and problem solving skills help make the microbiology lab a most pleasant experience for faculty and students alike. Not only are his skills appreciated by the faculty and students, but the manner in which he handles himself. He always has a smile, no matter what the request. CPAH is proud of this year’s “Outstanding Staff”!

Thank you, Ralph, for being with us here at ETSU !

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