Category: Academics

Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of ICED coffee while speaking with recruiters from University of Tennessee-Human Resources on Wednesday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court.

Do not miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information about available positions, which include full-time internships and jobs within company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!

Careers n’ Coffee hosted by the Center for Career Development

career@tntech.edu

931-372-3232

Do you need help figuring out MLA Citations? Are you a writer who never has had to use MLA before, or is confused by the constantly changing rules? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 4/11, we will be leading a dead hour workshop on MLA Citation. We can talk about the general rules and guidelines, and how to find specific answers to all your questions. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, 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!

Do you struggle to make your work look professional in MS Word? Want to learn some tips and tricks to make formatting a breeze? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 4/4, we will be leading a dead hour workshop on Formatting with MS Word. We can talk about basic strategies and shortcuts to maximize your efficiency. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, 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!

Tech has accepted an invitation to participate as one of four Educator Preparation Programs in the Lead in Literacy Network.

The group is convened by the State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE), a non-partisan, non-profit organization with a mission to bring about transformative change in the Tennessee education system.

“The College of Education has historically championed literacy and reading comprehension skills in all academic disciplines in our educator preparation programs,” said Lisa Zagumny, Dean. “Our dedicated faculty excel in creating meaningful and research-based experiences for emerging educators.”

Read more: https://www.tntech.edu/education/ci/literacy-network.php

Grad School Info Sessions! Come to learn more about preparing for and attending Grad School. We have sessions on March 26th at 11:00 and the 27th at 3:00. We hope to see you there, snacks will be provided! For questions, contact gradstudies@tntech.edu

Join us on Thursday, March 21, from 7:30 a.m. through 5 p.m. for Senior Salute, located in the large gym inside the Marc L. Burnett Student Recreation & Fitness Center. This will be your one-stop shop to get everything you need to prepare for your May commencement ceremonies.

Find out more and pre-register for the event at https://www.tntech.edu/seniorsalute

There are just a few days left to help the College of Education celebrate their faculty, students, staff, and alumni. We welcome participation from the university community.

Join us in recognizing deserving individuals in a variety of categories, from research and teaching awards to service and leadership throughout the college.

Please visit https://www.tntech.edu/education/awards.php to make your nomination(s) and upload a one-page letter of support by March 26. Thank you.

Do you find writing intimidating? Do you struggle to take ownership over your writing, or to find your own voice within an assignment? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 3/21, we will be leading a dead hour workshop on Thinking About Writing. We can talk about how to claim your own voice as a writer and how to demystify writing itself. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 216A, 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!

The department of Counseling and Psychology is proud to announce that our counseling programs received accreditation decisions from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). All three graduate counseling programs, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A. degree), School Counseling (M.A. degree), Counseling and Supervision (Ph.D. degree), were accredited for a full eight years (with retroactive accreditation for all School Counseling and Ph.D. program graduates since January 2022). This recognition highlights the commitment to providing exceptional education and training for future counselors, supervisors, and educators.

The Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the Food-Energy-Water (FEW) Nexus NRT program is accepting fellowship applications for the Fall 2024 semester.  Students in this program will have an opportunity to work on FEW research challenges in rural, Appalachian, and indigenous communities.

We are accepting master’s and PhD students for the Fall 2024 semester from various STEM disciplines. Fellowships include tuition, fees, and a $34k annual stipend. Applications are due no later than April 1. A complete list of eligibility requirements and procedures can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/graduatestudies/nrt-nsffellowship.php.

Please direct any questions to Dr. Sabrina Buer at sbuer@tntech.edu.