Tech Times

Author: Cody Bryant

  • Annual Title VI Training

    All Tennessee Tech employees must complete annual Title VI training by March 18, 2022. This training can be accessed in Tech Express by locating the red tab for Title VI training on the Campus Resources Card.

    Completion of this training is a component of employee performance evaluations. In addition, failure to complete the training by March 18, 2022, will result in the termination of access to Tennessee Tech computer resources.

    If you have questions, contact the Compliance Office at compliance@tntech.edu or call 931-372-6005.

  • Distinguished Service Learning Award Nominations/Submissions

    Distinguished Service Learning Award Nominations/Submissions

    Nominations are now open for the Distinguished Service Learning Award.

    Do you know a student-centered educator who demonstrates exceptional service learning initiatives through the university?  Does the teacher inspire students to get involved and make a difference?  Nominate them for the Distinguished Service Learning Award!

    Do you know a student who has demonstrated exceptional service learning initiatives through the university, a student who has made a positive impact for those around them?  Nominate them for the Distinguished Service Learning Award!

    One service learning faculty member and one service learning student each year are recognized.

    Nominations/Submissions will be taken until Friday, March 11th.   You can complete your nomination using the form below. Please note, you will need to complete a form for each nomination. For questions, please contact Michelle Huddleston at mdhuddleston@tntech.edu or 931-372-6143.

    Nomination Form

    Click Here for More Info

  • How to win Eagle Works – Business Model Canvas and the Judging Rubric

    How to win Eagle Works – Business Model Canvas and the Judging Rubric

    Jeff Brown from The Biz Foundry will be leading this session on how to make your idea come to life. Business Model Canvas is a great tool for you to learn if your idea or product is viable, how to identify your customers, find any issues, and give yourself and your team the best chance for success!

    The Eagle Works judging rubric is based off Business Model Canvas, so if you’re thinking about competing, this workshop is essential!

     Join us in the iMakerspace at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16!

    The iMakerspace is on the third floor of Volpe Library. Use the north staircase (past the MyTECH helpdesk) to access. If you need an accessible entrance, please email Andrea at akruszka@tntech.edu before 4:30 p.m. that day to arrange.

    A virtual option will be available on the Eagle Works homepage.

  • iLearn Assignment Tool & Turnitin

    iLearn Assignment Tool & Turnitin

    Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at 11 am on Tuesday, February 15th as we review the new assignment experience and settings available in iLearn, as well as the Turnitin integration for plagiarism and grammar checking. We will also look at the options available for grading assignments through the iLearn grading experience and the Turnitin integration. Please contact the CITL with any questions at citl@tntech.edu or 931-372-3675.

    Register

  • Annual Performance Evaluation Schedule

    Annual Performance Evaluation Schedule

    The 2021-2022 annual performance evaluation process for Administrative and C&S Staff will begin on March. 1. The prelude to the full evaluation process will consist of a position description review. Please notify your HR Generalist of any significant changes to job duties that may need to be updated before the Supervisor creates the plan.

    PeopleAdmin will send automated notifications via email starting at the end of February and continue through the evaluation cycle.

    Human Resources will be releasing an updated performance evaluation website and training dates prior to March.

    To register for Performance Evaluation Training (employee and supervisor), please click on the HR Training Registration Link:  https://its.tntech.edu/display/MON/Training+Course+Registration+-+HR.

    If you have questions regarding the Performance Evaluation Process, please contact Human Resources at TTUEmployment@tntech.edu.

     

     

  • Parking & Transportation Job Opportunity

    Enjoy being outdoors? Want to get extra steps in? Parking & Transportation is looking for students who are willing to assist with parking enforcement on campus.  This position pays $8/hour and gives you the flexibility of creating your own schedule.

    If you are interested in applying for this position or have any questions, please email parking@tntech.edu

  • CSB Black History Month Trivia Questions for Feb. 14 & 15

    Be sure to play every day- one person from each day’s correct respondents will be randomly selected for the day’s prize, and all the daily winners will be in the drawing, at the end of the month,  for a grand prize with donations from Iron Kitchen, City Girl Soaps, the Light and Lamphouse and Cumberland Mountain Outdoor Sports Stores, the College of Education, Zag Swag and Chik-Fil-A. For questions, contact tdsmith@tntech.edu

    Thanks to last week’s sponsor, City Girl Soaps!

    Question for Monday, Feb. 14- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-Mr-ZsA9LE24uO_w3epG8B0dSLU73xxJmikEYDeMYmNUNFFOMVBVN0g3S044OFFIUjIyTTRVUzdWOC4u

    Question for Tuesday, Feb. 15- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-Mr-ZsA9LE24uO_w3epG8B0dSLU73xxJmikEYDeMYmNUQTExTk43U09TUlY4TDFZNUZSQzBKNEJRVi4u

  • Gold Career Readiness Workshop on Feb. 15: Writing my First Resume

    Gold Career Readiness Workshop on Feb. 15: Writing my First Resume

    Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, Feb. 15, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Gold Career Readiness Workshop. A staff member from the Center for Career Development will be describing the attributes of a strong, foundational resume.

    This event is open to all students in all majors and counts toward the Gold Career Readiness Certificate for freshman and sophomore students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.

    To attend virtually, access the TEAMS link in Handshake Events.  To receive credit for attending toward Career Readiness Certification, please review the updated rules and guidelines listed in the event information located at:

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/953062/share_preview

    Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232

  • Fourth annual “I Heart Tech Students” fundraising initiative begins today

    Fourth annual “I Heart Tech Students” fundraising initiative begins today

    Tennessee Tech’s 4th annual “I Heart Tech Students” fundraising initiative begins today! Each year, the Golden Eagle community comes together to support programs that put students first. Previous “I Heart Tech Students” initiatives have transformed student resources like the Food Pantry and Veterans Center. In 2019, faculty and staff came together during “I Heart Tech Students” to establish the Eagle Assistance Grant, an emergency fund for students facing tough times.

    We know what you’re thinking: “I’m a student. I can’t afford to make a gift.” If now is not the right time for you to make a gift, we understand. But if you have a few dollars to spare to help a fellow student, we hope you will. Any gift of any amount to any area on campus counts in the “I Heart Tech Students” fundraising total.

    Can a small gift really make a big impact? It can! Gifts of $5, $10, or $25 can provide groceries for a student facing food insecurity.

    Visit 1915.tntech.edu to see all of the causes featured this year. You can choose a cause that is meaningful to you. Be sure to mark that you’re a student on the online giving form. We’d like to send you a little something for participating!

  • Careers n’ Coffee featuring 21st Mortgage Corporation is Monday, Feb. 14

    Careers n’ Coffee featuring 21st Mortgage Corporation is Monday, Feb. 14

    Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from 21st Mortgage Corporation on Monday, Feb. 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).

    21st Mortgage Corporation, a Berkshire-Hathaway Company located in the heart of downtown Knoxville, is the largest manufactured home lender in the country.

    DO NOT miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about available positions within their company!! Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!!!

    https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/career_fairs/30037/student_preview?token=uX8HUJwNafn4AbccRwkOSvnS-xLrsdNQgc5GSVPPa1ncnBf0Fyrhog

    Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    931-372-3232