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Item Analyzing the Connection Between Work Engagement Factors and Creativity(Austin Peay State University, 2020) Onwe, Nnenna Stephanie; Iyer, Uma; Truhon, Stephen; Harris, Kevin; Department of Psychological Science and CounselingEmployee engagement is associated with many benefits such as performance, motivation, creativity, and accomplishing business goals. The aim of this study was to examine the effect physical work environment (PWE), perceived organizational support (POS), and employee well-being has on engagement to generate creativity. Innovation has been a key contributor to the economic growth in the U.S.A. and there would not be innovation without creativity, which is the basis of innovation. A survey was conducted on 99 randomly selected participants that were 18 years and older with at least three months of work experience. The data revealed creativity did not relate to any other factor. However, engagement positively correlated with POS, PWE, and employee well-being. The most remarkable finding of this study was discovering a significant relationship between PWE and engagement despite a lack of research that supports this relationship. The results were discussed in detail and future considerations, limitations, and practical implications were also explored.Item Beyond Pay! Making the CASE for Success: Implementing a Center for Adjunct Support & Engagement at Austin Peay State University(Austin Peay State University, 2018-04-24) Chester-Fangman, Christina; Hooper, Michael; Hunt, Kate; Markov, Sergei; Truhon, StephenThe goal of this proposal is to create the Center for Adjunct Faculty Support & Engagement, or “CASE,” at Austin Peay State University (APSU). In learning about issues on campus as part of the Faculty Leadership Program (FLP), our cohort become aware of the large number of adjunct faculty members at APSU and their impact on our students, as well as the inadequate support for adjunct faculty and the difficulties of their recruitment and retention. The mission of the proposed Center is to implement best practices available at other institutions of higher education to support our fellow adjunct faculty. These practices include thorough orientation and training for adjunct faculty, adjunct faculty mentoring, professional development, and the recognition of adjunct faculty. The existence of this proposed CASE will help to 1) improve the learning experience and success of our students; 2) recruit and retain the best possible adjunct faculty at minimal additional cost; and 3) foster a sense of engagement, satisfaction, and belonging to the institution for our more than 350 APSU adjunct faculty members.