Do you get stressed out when by a blank page? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 11/12 we will be leading a dead hour workshop on how to manage the pressures of writing. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 306B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration required, all are welcome. If you can’t make the workshop, come for a one-on-one session with one of our consultants. For availability and scheduling, check out our website. We look forward to working with you!
Category: Academics
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Memorial Reception For Debbie Barnard
The Department of Foreign Languages in the College of Arts and Sciences will host an informal gathering to remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Debbie Barnard. Students, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to join us to share memories, reflect on her contributions to Tennessee Tech, and spend time together remembering a much-loved teacher and colleague. The reception will be a come-and-go event. If you know of someone who is a friend or student of Debbie’s who is not at the university and would like to be there, please invite them. Good food and fellowship celebrating a dynamic person. Join us.
Date: Thursday, November 5
Time: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
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WEST Workshop 11/5: Proper Publishing Practices!
No idea how to publish your creative or academic writing? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 11/5 we will be leading a dead hour workshop on publishing practices for creative pieces and academic works. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 306B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and all are welcome. If you can’t make the workshop, come for a one-on-one session with one of our consultants. For availability and scheduling, check out our website. We look forward to working with you!
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Webinar Friday for new computer science master’s track
Learn how the Department of Computer Science’s new M.S. in Computer Science – Applied Industry Experience Track combines advanced CS coursework with professional preparation, an industry internship and a real-world project with an industry partner to help students build skills and launch their career. Join the student webinar Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. at this link.
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Non-Instructional Faculty Assignment-NOW OPEN
Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments 2027-28 – Call for Submissions
Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments (NIFA) applications are open. NIFA are designed to contribute to the professional growth of faculty; improve teaching and curricula across the University; and/or enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of Tennessee Tech.
Important Dates:
January 8, 2027 – Proposals due to Department Chairs/Directors
January 22, 2027 – Proposals due to Academic Affairs
February 12, 2027 – Recipients and Chairs notified of awards.
Details and submissions at tntech.edu/handbooks/faculty/noninstructionalassignments.php
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WEST Workshop 10/20: Effective Presentations
Looking for help understanding presentations? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Tuesday, 10/20, we will lead a dead hour workshop on Effective Presentations. We will talk about how to structure, format, and present to an audience. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 306B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration required, and all are welcome. If you can’t make the workshop, come for a one-on-one session. For availability and scheduling, check out our website. We look forward to working with you!
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RSVP for Victory Circle celebration by 10/19
Please join us for Victory Circle on October 22nd from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Club Level Football Field.
Please RSVP below if you plan to attend by October 19th.
https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ah0Zls8Xic9gmA6
We look forward to celebrating with you.
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Mid-Semester Reset: On Track or Time to Pivot
Feeling stuck, stressed, or second-guessing your major? Check in with The Launchpad at our table- Mid-Semester Reset: On Track or Time to Pivot? Get answers to your questions about majors, classes, & next steps by stopping to chat with the Launchpad Success Coach & peer mentors. Explore your options before fall break. No appointment, no pressure, just support! TODAY- Tuesday, Oct. 13 | 10:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. | Volpe Library Lobby. Contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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Honors Info Session for Students Eligible to Apply
Do you have a 3.5+ GPA and at least four semesters before you graduate? If so, you are eligible to apply for admission to the Honors Program. Are you interested in getting more opportunities out of your time at Tech? Honors may be the right fit for you! Join us on October 13 at 11 a.m. in T.J. Farr 106 to learn how Honors can help you customize your academic career. The best part? This event is hosted by Honors students, so you can get insight into what your experience in Honors will be like.
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Course Evaluation Information Session with IARE – October 23
Get the most out of your course evaluations. The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Effectiveness is hosting an online session about the IDEA course evaluation tool and the role of instructors in selecting the Student Learning Objectives most appropriate for their courses. When instructors select the most relevant objectives for their courses, IDEA reports provide a better evaluation for what occurs in the classroom. Join us for this online training session on Friday, October 23rd at 12PM. For questions, contact kharris@tntech.edu