Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • Non-Instructional Faculty Assignment Submission 2023-2024

    Proposals from faculty are now being accepted for the 2023-2024 academic year for the Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments. The purposes of the non-instructional assignments are: to contribute to the professional growth of the faculty; to improve the teaching and the curriculum across the University; and/or to enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of the University in ways that cannot be accomplished under the constraints of the regular workload assignments. Submission deadlines: January 16, 2024 – Suggested deadline for proposals to department chairs; January 26, 2024 – Deadline for proposals to Academic Affairs. Recipients will be announced after February 22, 2024. Click the link to visit the website for the eligibility requirements, application guidelines and additional timeline dates.

    https://www.tntech.edu/provost/noninstructionalassignments.php

  • Film on Cohen’s Research Wins Award

    Film on Cohen’s Research Wins Award

    A short film entitled “Under Pressure” and highlighting Dr. Brad Cohen’s research recently won second place at the Chene Film Festival. The Film Festival, presented by Ducks Unlimited and hosted in Memphis, Tennessee, featured short films by numerous creators and focused on stories about outdoor recreation and conservation.

    “Under Pressure,” produced by Brandon Martin, highlights Cohen’s ongoing waterfowl research in western Tennessee. Featured in the film are Cohen and his students Grant Rhodes, Cory Highway and Colin Dunkel. The group is studying how Mallards respond to hunting pressure and interact with food, refuges and private land. All research is sponsored by grants that Cohen has received from the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

    Congratulations, Dr. Cohen, on receiving more grants and involving students directly in ongoing research!

    The film was recently released on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIFDK58hut8.

  • Tech Women’s Basketball Hosts Middle Tennessee

    Tech Women’s Basketball Hosts Middle Tennessee

    Cheer on your Golden Eagles this Sunday, December 10 as they take on Middle Tennessee State University at 1:00 p.m. It’s Purple wave day so wear your favorite purple Tech gear! It is also Camper Appreciation Day! All kids who attended Coach Rosamond’s summer camp can wear their camp t-shirt to receive FREE admission!

    All Tech students can show their Eagle ID card to receive FREE admission. Faculty and staff can call the Athletics Ticket Office at 931-372-3669 to purchase tickets.

    Wings Up! | TTUsports.com

  • Volunteers Wanted!

    Volunteers Wanted!

    The Tennessee Tech Athletics Department is looking for volunteers to serve on Thursday, December 14 for their annual Education Day. Elementary and middle school classrooms from all over Putnam County take the day off of school to come to Tech to participate in various educational activities and watch a Tech Basketball game!

    Volunteers are needed at the Hooper Eblen Center from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided and all volunteers receive a FREE Tech T-shirt! Duties include assisting with ticketing, parking, and working with students and teachers.

    For more information or to register to volunteer, contact Ariana Branstiter, Marketing & Promotions Coordinator, at abranstiter@tntech.edu or 931-372-3669.

  • Great Trains & Grand Canyons trip for Tennessee Tech faculty and staff

    Great Trains & Grand Canyons trip for Tennessee Tech faculty and staff

    Tennessee Tech’s Crawford Alumni Center has partnered with Premier World Discovery to offer a unique travel opportunity for Tech faculty, staff, alumni and friends. From March 3-8, 2024, we’ll spend six days/five nights in Sedona, Arizona. The itinerary includes two historic train rides, Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Spanish-Mexican Village of Tlaquepaque, Uptown Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Montezuma Castle National Monument, the old mining town of Jerome and Old Town Scottsdale. The highlight of the trip is a two-hour train journey aboard the Grand Canyon Railway to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park!

    Visit www.tntech.edu/goldeneagletravel for more information or to sign up online. Spots are limited, so register before Dec. 19!

  • How To Submit Work Order Requests

    How To Submit Work Order Requests

    Did you see something that needs to be repaired on campus?
    Did you know that anyone on campus can submit a work request?
    Did you know that you can attach a picture to the work request?

    Facilities has created an instructional video detailing the process of submitting a work order request in a manner that will assist with getting the correct details to the correct people so that they can efficiently respond to the campus needs.  Watch this helpful video by clicking on the link below the Facilities Form at https://www.tntech.edu/facilities/forms.php

     

     

  • Faculty & Staff Appreciation Days at the Bookstore

    Faculty & Staff Appreciation Days at the Bookstore

    The Bookstore would like to say Thank You to all of TTU’s Faculty & Staff. To show our appreciation December 12th – 14th in-store you will receive 30% Off Logo Clothing and Logo Gifts. Please bring you Faculty or Staff ID to show the cashier.

    *excludes clearance. For questions, contact eowens@bncollege.com

     

  • Business Office Closed

    The Business Office will be closed, Friday, December 8th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am. We will open for normal operating hours at 9:00 am. Students can still make payments online via TechExpress during this time frame. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

  • Niec Presents G.I.F.T.S. at NCA Conference

    Niec Presents G.I.F.T.S. at NCA Conference

    Michele Niec, a master’s candidate in Interdisciplinary Studies, recently showcased her work at the 109th National Communications Association (NCA) Annual Conference held this year in National Harbor, MD. Michele’s presentation, entitled “Going Beyond Words to Teach Responsible Online Behavior: Exploring the Power and Freedom of Developing Students’ Non-Verbal Computer-Mediated Communication Skills,” was part of the G.I.F.T.S. (Great Ideas for Teaching Students) segment. Over 60 communications educators from universities across the U.S. joined Michele for insightful discussion and a review of the detailed lesson plan she presented.

  • It’s the season of giving!

    It’s the season of giving!

    Each holiday season, Tennessee Tech looks for ways to help others — both on campus and in the community. That’s why we are encouraging those interested in making an end-of-the-year gift to consider making a gift to the University Service Center.

    The Center provides service learning opportunities that integrate community service with instruction and reflection. Service projects range from stuffing backpacks full of school supplies for K-12 students in need to ensuring that Tech’s food pantry is stocked and staffed for those experiencing food insecurity.

    If you make a gift of $25 or more to any campus fund between now and Dec. 15, as a thank you, we will send you a Tennessee Tech ornament.

    Learn more or make a gift: https://giving.tntech.edu