MTSU on WGNS: Campus security, Executive Education, American Democracy Project

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about campus safety and security upgrades, fall course offerings in executive education, and the efforts of the American Democracy Project chapter to increase civic engagement in the campus community.

They appeared on the live “Action Line” program with host Scott Walker broadcast on FM 100.5, 101.9 and AM 1450 from the WGNS studio in downtown Murfreesboro. If you missed it, you can listen to podcasts of the Sept. 16 program segments at the links below.

Middle Tennessee State University representatives appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about university programs and events. Guests for the Sept. 16 program included, from left, MTSU Police Chief Edwin “Ed” Kaup; Carly Escue, director of Executive Education; and Dante Buttrey, American Democracy Project MTSU chapter president and political science major, and Dr. Mary Evins, Honors history research professor and ADP coordinator. (MTSU photos and illustration by Jimmy Hart)

Guests included:

• MTSU Police Chief Edwin “Ed” Kaup discussed campus security upgrades and ongoing security efforts. The MTSU Police Department now has a weapons detection systems in place for the football season purchased through Higher Education Safety Grant. Other enhancements include a new canine unit trained in explosive detection.

MTSU Police was able to purchase a mobile surveillance camera trailer with funds from the higher education grant which will be used across campus, and the department now has a speed radar trailer purchased through the Tennessee Highway Safety Office grant to help regulate speeders and track traffic data. Listen to the segment .

• Carly Escue, director of Executive Education in the MTSU Jones College of Business, discussed the numerous fall course offerings from the program for those looking to “upskill” their talents for the professional arena.

This semester, participants can work toward Professional Certificates in Business Intelligence, Strategic Marketing, and Executive Leadership by completing qualifying courses. Group and corporate rates are also available, as well as customized programs for local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Learn more at https://jones.mtsu.edu/execed. Listen to the segment.

• Dr. Mary Evins, honors history research professor and coordinator of MTSU’s American Democracy Project student organization, and ADP President and political science major Dante Buttrey, discussed MTSU’s recent Constitution Day observance and the American Democracy Project student voter registration successes.

Meanwhile, MTSU continues its noteworthy efforts to get its students civically engaged through the American Democracy Project’s ongoing, and nationally recognized student voter registration efforts, which will also be going on during Constitution Day events. Listen to the segment.

Students, faculty and staff who are interested in guesting on WGNS to promote their MTSU-related activities should contact Jimmy Hart, senior director of MTSU News and Media Relations, at 615-898-5131 or via email at jimmy.hart@mtsu.edu.