The ETSU Heroes program focuses on highlighting faculty who have helped the community of the college and of Johnson City.
It was inspired by some of the events that happened during Covid-19 when Ross, Dr. Noland and the world as a whole realized the importance of people whose efforts go toward making our lives better and easier.
From campus security to custodial workers, the ETSU Heroes program hopes to reward everyday heroes who do the work they do because they care about the world around them.
“People who [read] this will think, ‘Wow, this is a person-first community,’” said Ross.
Though nominations for this year closed on Feb. 4, the ceremony will take place on March 30.
The winners of the award are selected through committee reviewers who are provide the nomination, and they even reach out to the nominator to ask for more information if necessary.
“A Hero may be known by many or work behind the scenes to advance our mission to improve the lives of people across the region,” said Brian Noland, the president of ETSU. “Their unique experiences and contributions shape our ETSU story.”
This will be the first year that a ceremony will take place, and the number of winners is not promised nor set in place, but according to Ross, it will be up to six people.
For more information, visit https://www.etsu.edu/heroes/default.php?_kx, or contact the ETSU Heroes program at etsuheroes@etsu.edu or (423) 439-5381.
