Active Grants at Clemmer College

 

Clemmer College Research

Many exciting research, service, and training grants are happening currently at Clemmer College. Scroll down to learn more about these important projects.

Active Grants

Office of the Dean


  • Click, L. & Chambers, C. RITE Program, Hawkins County Schools
  • Mims, P. J. (2022-2024). Launching high school bioengineers on the paths to college and careers. Subcontract with BioMADE (USAF/AFMC) EWD PC 2.0. $558,432.00. Funded (ETSU: $264,864)
  • Prince, R., Kilaru, A., & Mims, P. J., Standardt, R. (2023-2025). Completing the Bioindustrial Pipeline: A multidisciplinary workforce development program for bio-process engineering for the region. Subcontract with BioMADE (USAF/AFMC) EWD PC 3.0. $3,880,854.

Center of Excellence in STEM Education

  • Lange, A. (2023, Annual Renewal), Governor's School in Integration of Biological & Statistical Sciences, TN Department of Education. $80,000.

  • Chih-Che, T., Channing, J., Moran, R., McKinney, T., & Pressnell, D. (2022-2025), STEM, LIteracy and Computation in Education for School Leaders (SLICE-SL), Supporting Effective Educator Development, US Department of Education. $5,418,048.

  • Lange, A. (2022-2025), Libraries Count: Co-Developing a Professional Learning Program to Build Capacity of Libraries to Support Young Children and their Families in Math, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, Institute of Museum and Library Services. $467,000.

  • Lange, A. (2023, Annual Renewal), NE TN STEM Innovation Hub-Operations and Innovative Workshops, Battelle/TN Department of Education. $35,000. 

  • Lange, A. Senior Personnel – Lead Evaluator (2021-2024), The Tennessee Rural Impact Project: A Science Alliance of Tennessee Initiative. National Leadership Grants for Museums, Institute of Museum and Library Services. Excluding cost-share, $99,986 (ETSU sub-award); $941,787 (full amount to lead institution, Discovery Center at Murfree Spring).

  • Chih-Che, T., Moran, R., Keith, K., Robertson, L., & Jones, T. (2018-2023), Integrating STEM and LIteracy with Computation in Elementary Education (iSLICEE), Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program, US Department of Education. $665,887.

Counseling & Human Services

  • Lewis, C.D. & Milner, R. (2022-2024), Niswonger CARE Program, Niswonger Foundation.
  • Lewis, C., Rowe, D., Borland, J. Mims, P. J., & Chambers, C. (2023-2028). Empowering Inclusion and Success: A Grant for Special Education and School Counseling Programs. Office of Special Education Programs. 325K. $1,250,000.

Curriculum & Instruction

  • Frasier, Amanda S. (2023-2024), The beliefs and practices of new teachers encountering converging assessment-derived policy values, Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
  • Frasier, A. & Frasier, C. (2022-2023), Piloting an approach to assessing teacher workplace well-being through measures of perception and non-invasive biomarkers, ETSU Research Development Committee [Internal Funding].
  • Hensley, M. (2023-2024), Addressing Social Studies Marginalization in Elementary Grades by Teaching with Primary Sources, Library of Congress - Teaching with Primary Sources Grant Program. $33,378.00.
  • Yang. S (2021-2023), Honoring Eyes that Kiss in the Corners: Integrating Multicultural Picture Books with Asian American Characters in Rural Elementary Classrooms, National Council of Teachers of English.

Early Childhood Education

  • Hale, K. (2022-2026), Child Care Access Means Parents in School - CCAMPIS at ETSU, U.S. Department of Education. $2,300,000.

  • Hale, K. (2020-2025), Technical Assistance to TN Department of Education, TN Department of Education. $345,812.

  • Hale, K. (2021-2024), Expanding Horizons: Early Intervention Project, TN Department of Education. $2,621,280.

  • Schetzina, K., Dodd, W., Polaha, J., & Hale, K., (2023-2024), Empowering Families Supporting Communities, Ballad Health Community Health Improvement Partner Investment Grant. $218,818.

Educational Foundations & Special Education

  • Witte, A., Sheridan, S., Yoon, H., Hale, K., & Mims, P. J. (2023-2028). Efficacy of Teleconsultation with Parents and Teachers to Promote Student Social-Behavioral Outcomes. Institute of Educational Sciences, Special Education Research. $3,000,000.
  • Blevins, M., Rowe, D., & Mims, P. J. (2023-2026). Promoting Long-Term Quality of Life via Access ETSU. TN Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. $496,163. 
  • Chambers, C. Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND; Collaborative grant with Vanderbilt University Medical Center), Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Calvin, K. ETSU Research Funding Program (7/2023-9/2024). $14,130.
  • Chambers, C. Interprofessional Course on Developmental Disabilities in Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University
  • Mims, P., Chambers, C., Rowe, D., Louw, B., & Wood, D. Creating Interdisciplinary Leaders in Northeast Tennessee (CILNT), U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
  • Rowe, D. B-JUST: Brain Injury & Juvenile Services Training: Empirically Defining Training Needs and Competencies for Juvenile Services Personnel for Young Offenders with TBI, NIDILRR Field Initiated Projects/University of Oregon.
  • Rowe, D. National Technical Assistance Center on Transition (NTACT), University of Oregon
  • Rowe, D. RMI Teacher Retention Project, US Department of Education with Marshall Islands
  • Rowe, D. Effects of CIRCLES on the Provision of Transition Services and Resulting Transition Outcomes for Students with Disabilities, US Department of Education Institute of Education Services, University of North Carolina - Charlotte

Educationa Leadership & Policy Analysis

  • Christian, G., Rowe, D., Mims, P., Foley, V., & Channing, J. (2022-2027). Rural Initiative for Training Administrators with Special Education Expertise. Office of Special Education Programs 325D. $1,250,000.

Inactive Grants

  • Center of Excellence in STEM Education
    • Lange, A. WWC-ARISE Subcontract to Complete Training and Revises for WWC, Development Services Group, INC
    • Lange, A. Family Math Practice Network Collaboration, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, Inc.
  • Curriculum & Instruction
    • Tai, C. (PI), Starnes, S. (PI), & Keith, K. (Co-PI). (2018). Integrating Science Learning with Literacy using Informational and Fictional Texts in Grades 6-12. Math Science Partnership Grant, Tennessee Department of Education. $435,597.43.
    • Dwyer, E., Barnett, K., Doran, E., Lowery, A., Janaitis, J., Baker, T., Keith, K., Moran, R., Huili, H., Jennings, L., Robinson, M. (2014). Encouraging Reading Competencies and Enhancing Enjoyment of Reading among Interdisciplinary Studies in Education Candidates and University School Students. $750.
    • Wood, J. L., (2013). Mini-Grant with Project Explore, NC Arboretum. Partnership with Kindergarten class and NC Arboretum for a tree study project. $200.
  • Early Childhood Education
    • Hale, K., Wood, D., & Ryans, L. Building Regional Capacity- UCLA, Washington County Schools, Washington County, Johnson City, BCBS TN.
    • Hale, K. Pediatric Collaborative on Language and Literacy, East Tennessee State University, Department of Pediatrics.
    • Broderick, J. T. & Atiles, J. T. Early childhood teachers’ perceptions of guidance strategies, their professional training related to guidance, and challenges in the field. Clemmer College Internal Research Advisory Committee Fund Request for Research Activity, East Tennessee State University. $1,306.00.
    • Atiles, J. T. (2022). Early childhood education in Costa Rica: A look at teachers’ efficacy, expressions of affection, and language teaching practices in different environments. Clemmer College Internal Research Advisory Committee Fund Request for Research Activity, East Tennessee State University. $1,622.12.
    • Sareh, N. (2022), Early Career research grant from the National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Education Foundation, $2,000.
    • Evanshen, P. (2012). Connecting the Classroom Environment to Student Engagement. East Tennessee State University. Research Development Grant. $1,500.
    • Atiles, J. T. (2021). Head Start teachers’ efficacy about working with emergent bilinguals. Clemmer College Internal Research Advisory Committee Fund Request for Research Activity, East Tennessee State University. $3,795.00
    • Sareh, N. (2019), Dissertation Research Grant, East Tennessee State University Graduate School. $800.
    • Evanshen, P. & Wiginton, B., (2017). Head Start and Child Study Center Collaborative. East Tennessee State University. Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency. $126,640.
    • Shelton, A. M., (2017), Tennessee Department of Education Read to be Ready Summer Grant 2017 Recipient, $33,000.
    • Sharp, L.K. & Granadozo (2017), RDC Small Grant: Professional Development in the Fundamentals of Early Literacy Instruction, $1,500.
    • Evanshen, P. & Wiginton, B., (2016). Head Start and Child Study Center Collaborative. East Tennessee State University. Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency. $126,640.
    • Atiles, J. T. & Álvarez-McHatton, P. M. (2015-2016). Reducing the gap: Preschool benefits children of color. A collaborative interdisciplinary research team proposal for the Dean’s small grant fund. $19,999.20
    • Warner, C., Nash, K., Atiles, J. T., Álvarez-McHatton, P. (2015-2016). Investigating learning to teach as an interpretive process. A collaborative interdisciplinary research team proposal for the Dean’s small grant fund. $19,991.10.
    • Sharp, L.K. (2014), Faculty and Student Collaboration Grant: Scaffolding Literacy with Expository Texts in Pre-K. $1,200.
    • Sharp, L. K. (2014), Instructional Development Grant: Project Flex-Time: Literacy, Instruction, and Assessment Learning Options. $2,500.
    • Atiles, J. T. (PI) & Jones, J. (Co-PI) (2011-2012) Beyond read aloud: Integrating science and literacy while meeting the needs of diverse learners. No child left behind title II professional development grant program. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, $85,199.00.
    • Malkus, A. J., Hale, K. D., & Maness, B. D. (2011). Creating a community through common books. Instructional Development Grant, East Tennessee State University, $5,000.
    • Sharp, L. K. (2011), RDC Small Grant: Preservice Candidates’ Self-Evaluation of Dispositions. $1,500.
    • Evanshen, P. & Broderick, J. (2010). Professional Development Study Group for Educators in Reggio Emilia, Italy. East Tennessee State University, Presidential Grant-in-Aid, $1,600.
    • Evanshen, P. & Sherlin. E., (2010). Reflective Practice: Utilizing Flip Cameras for Self-Reflection, Critical Thinking, and Sharing of Best Practices in Early Childhood Education. East Tennessee State University, Instructional Development Grant, $3,230.
    • Reguero de Atiles, J. T. & Giraudo, S. (2007). Preventing early obesity through education:  A program for Latino children. Office of the Vice President for Public Service and Outreach, Scholarship of Engagement Grant, University of Georgia, $5,000.00.
    • Evanshen, P., Myron, M., & Grewal, D., (2004). Integrating Theory and Practice in Early Childhood Settings. East Tennessee State University, Instructional Development Grant, $4,818.
    • Evanshen, P.& Malkus, A. J., (2003). 21st Century Classroom. Office of Information Technology. East Tennessee State University TAF Grant, $9,890.
    • Evanshen, P. & Malkus, A. J., (2003). Integrating Performance-based Activities and Assessment into the Early Childhood Program through Technology. East Tennessee State University, Instructional Development Grant, $2,412.
    • Reguero de Atiles, J. T. (2003). Proposal for travel study to Costa Rica. International Academic Program Development Fund (IAPDF). Office of International Education, University of Georgia, $3,500.00.
    • Malkus, A. J., & Evanshen, P. (2003). 21st Century Classroom. Office of Information Technology, East Tennessee State University TAF Grant, $9,890.
    • Malkus, A. J., & Evanshen, P. (2003). Integrating Performance-Based Activities and Assessment into the Early Childhood Program Through Technology (Digital Photography/Videography). East Tennessee State University, Instructional Development Grant, $2,412.
    • Reguero de Atiles, J. T. & Olson, R. (2001). What can we learn from Reggio Emilia? Sharing this teaching approach with northeast Georgia early childhood professionals. Office of International Public Service and Outreach’s IDEAS Program, University of Georgia, $2,500.00.
    • Reguero de Atiles, J. T. (2001). Development of an MAT joint program: Early childhood education-child and family development. Business to Teach, College of Education, University of Georgia, $24,000.00.
    • Tippins, D. (PI), Reguero de Atiles, J. T. (Co-PI), Hamilton, C. (Co-PI), & Neuharth-Pritchett, S. (Co-Pi) (2000). Developing a pilot PreK-2nd induction and mentoring program: A portfolio approach to learning in the schools. Northeast Georgia/UGA P-16, $4,450.00. 
    • Reguero de Atiles, J. T. (2000). Faculty in training. Mini-Grant through the UGA Technology Training Center, $1,500.00. 
    • Hsu, H. (P.I.) & Reguero de Atiles, J. T. (Co-PI) (1999). Preschoolers’ emotional knowledge, expression and control: A multicultural perspective, Massachusetts Avenue Building Assets Fund Grant, $7,449 from AAFCS plus UGA’s college of FCS matching funds.
    • Malkus, A. J. (1998). Development of HD 350 Diversity in Contemporary Families – Extended Degree Program video course. Office of the Provost/Vice-Provost Mini-Grant, WA State University. $1,000.
    • Malkus, A. J. (1997).  UNESCO Conference on Sustainable Development and international research team meeting travel grant.  International Programs Division, Washington State University. $2,000.
    • Musser, L. M. & Malkus, A. J. (1992).  Development of an Attitude Scale to Measure Children's Attitudes Toward the Environment.  AES Grant. $17,000.
  • Educational Foundations & Special Education
    • Calvin, K. (2021) Graduate College Q3 Travel Grant.

    • Calvin, K. (2021) Travel Grant, Graduate Professional Student Association (ASU).

    • Calvin, K. (2021) Research Grant, Graduate Research Support Program (ASU).
    • Rowe, D.A., Cook, J., Mims, P.J., Chambers, C., Marks, L. (2020) Access ETSU. Submitted to U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education Under Transition Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities into Higher Education (TIPSID). $2,500,000.



    • Calvin, K. (2020) Travel Grant, Graduate Professional Student Association (ASU).

    • Ley Davis, L. (2020), Faculty Research Grant, The University of Memphis.

    • Calvin, K. (2019), Travel Grant, Graduate Professional Student Association (ASU).

    • Ley Davis, L. (2017-2019), Memphis Shaping and Transforming Educators Program (M-STEP), Tennessee Higher Education Commission Diversity in Teaching Grant (THEC DIT).

    • Swindle, J. - Project LEAD (2019), Leaders in Education Advocating for Diversity, Rockford University.


    • Swindle, J. (2019), Research Grant, Rockford University.

    • Swindle, J. (2019), Teaching with Primary Sources at Rockford University, Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Resources
      Chambers, C., Marks., Mims, P. (2017-2018), Inclusive Higher Education, Vanderbilt University.

    • Chambers, C., (2017-2018), Zika Conference Mini-Grant, Vanderbilt University.

    • Fox, J., Mims, P., & Bartoszuk, K. (2017), An analysis of current practices and effectiveness of professional development in special education in rural environments. Spencer Grant.

    • Chambers, C. & Mims, P. (2017), Community Conversation on Inclusive Higher Education, Vanderbilt University.

    • Ley Davis, L. (2015-2016), Department of Special Education and Child Development Research Fund Grant, University of North Carolina Charlotte.

    • Wheeler, J. (2014-2015), An Evaluation of Student Support Practices Across TBR Institutions and their Perceived Impact on Student Retention and Graduation of Non-Traditional Students with Dependent Children, Tennessee Board of Regents Research Grant.


    • Ley Davis, L. (2013-2014), Department of Special Education and Child Development Research Fund Grant, University of North Carolina Charlotte.

    • Chambers, C.  (2014-2015), Inclusive Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders within Performing Arts Programming, Autism Society of America East Tennessee Chapter
      Chambers, C. (2014-2015), Next Chapter Book Club Affiliate Expansion Project, Chapters Ahead Inc.

    • Wheeler, J. (2014-2015), Providing Support to Students with Dependent Children to Increase Engagement, Retention, and Success. Tennessee Board of Regents Student Engagement, Retention, and Success Grant.

    • Ley Davis, L. (2013-2014), Department of Special Education and Child Development Research Fund Grant, University of North Carolina Charlotte.

    • Chambers, C. (2012-2013), Instructional Development Grant, Partnership for Effective Transition Services, East Tennessee State University.

    • Chambers, C. (2011-2012), Integration of mobile equipment and software in advisement, instruction, and supervision; Technology Access Fee Innovative Projects.

    • Chambers, C. (2012), POP Arts Spring/Summer Program, State of Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities.

    • Chambers, C. (2011-2012), POP Arts-University School, East Tennessee State University—Dean’s Collaborative Mini-grant.

    • Bartoszuk, K. (2010-2011), Transition to adulthood and family functioning among college students and their families. Research and Development Grant, ETSU.

    • Bartoszuk, K. (2010-2011), Project REGAE (recruit, engage, graduate, and employ). Clemmer College, ETSU.

    • Wheeler, J. (1994-2010), PBSI Project Tennessee Technological University, Tennessee Department of Education.

    • Bartoszuk, K., & Barton, A. (10/2007-10/2008), Identity/emerging adulthood model. Clemmer College.

    • Bartoszuk, K., Brotherson, S., & Schmalz, K. (2005), Building Connections. New Community Project CYFAR Grant (USDA/CSREES). [New PI Sean Brotherson].

    • Wheeler, J.(Co-PI). (1991-1993), Training teachers for all children in South Dakota: A training program to prepare Master's level teachers of special education in the consultative model of educational service delivery. U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services.

    • Barton, A., & Bartoszuk, K. Helicopter parenting survey. Clemmer College.

    • Barton, A. Suicide pilot 1 – condition validity. Clemmer College.

    • Barton, A. Suicide pilot 2 – open responding. Clemmer College.

    • Reid, J., Chesley, C., Brown, P., Barton, A., Epps, S., & Johnson, A. Teaching from the Edge: Innovative Practices for Learning (Faculty Development Conference). Instructional Development Grant, ETSU.
  • Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
    • Channing, J. (2021), Black and Hispanic Men's Success, Persistence, and Experiences at Tennessee Board of Regents Community Colleges, Tennessee Board of Regents Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. $84,406.
    • Channing, J. (2020), Community College Administrators’ Perceptions of Leadership Learning and Work Experiences, Research Development Committee. $1,730.
    • Channing, J. (2019), Can Leadership Be Taught?: What Education Personnel and the Literature Tell Us, ETSU Research Development Committee (Internal Funding). $2,500.
    • Christian, G. (2019), Focus K-2nd Reading Camp, Read to be Ready Summer Camp. $5,000.
    • Christian, G. (2018), Focus K-6th CTE Readiness, TVA Grant Makerspaces. $87,000.
    • Christian, G. (2015), Create Early College Experience – Machine Shop and CNC Lathe, Washington County High Schools. $100,000.
    • Knight, H. (2000), Project MOST (Minority Opportunities for Success in Education), Tennessee Higher Education Commission. $20,000.
    • Knight, H. (2001), Title II Teacher Enhancement grant for Professional Development Schools, Tennessee Department of Education. $9,000.
    • Knight, H. (2000), Project MOST (Minority Opportunities for Success in Education), Tennessee Higher Education Commission. $27,000.
    • Knight, H. (1998), Title II Teacher Enhancement grant for Professional Development Schools, Tennessee Department of Education. $10,800.
    • Knight, H. (2000), Project MOST (Minority Opportunities for Success in Education), Tennessee Higher Education Commission. $15,500.
    • Christian, G., Focus 9-11th grade ELA and Math, TN Department of Education Personalized Learning. $75,000.
    • Christian, G., Design Camp:  Cross-Curricular STEM and CTE Camp. $20,000.
    • Christian, G., Population Health Pilot Site, Coalition for Kids and Ballad Health and C4K. $150,000.
  • Sport, Exercise, Recreation, & Kinesiology
    • Spencer, T. Comparing an Exponential Taper to a Step Taper for Maximal Strength Performance, National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation