Does your research project require an Annotated Bibliography? Are you struggling to figure out what to include, how much information to convey, and how to structure it? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, has got you covered! On Thursday, 3/30, we will be leading a dead hour workshop on writing annotated bibliographies. We can talk about the genre as a whole, and discuss specific concerns you might have for your class or instructor. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and all are welcome. And 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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Course Material Submissions for A23 & F23 due @ Bookstore March 24th
We are at a submission percentage of 23% for Summer and 19% for Fall.
You can submit your course materials for both Summer and Fall in AIP (adoption information portal). AIP is located in Tech Express.
If you are using the same material for both semesters, please make sure to put in an adoption for both terms! Course material information needs to be submitted by March 24th. Students begin Advisement on March 27th and Registering for classes on April 3rd. Per HEOA (Higher Education Opportunities Act) students should have access to the price of course materials when they begin registering for classes.
If you need assistance accessing AIP please call the Bookstore 931-372-3131 and ask for Shannon, textbook manager. You can also email her at srdavis@bncollege.com and she can send you instructions.
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Last chance: Faculty survey on the library collection
The Volpe Library would like faculty feedback on the library collection, including journal and database usage. These results will help guide future library purchases and subscriptions. Be sure to complete the survey by March 24, 2023: https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9QWKSc6B1yJ4Cmq.
If you have any questions, contact Sharon Holderman (sholderman@tntech.edu).
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Call for EDGE QEP course grant applications
EDGE: Enhanced Discovery through Guided Exploration is TTU’s Quality Enhancement Plan. The EDGE Creative Inquiry Course Grant Program offers Faculty the opportunity to redesign undergraduate or graduate courses to include creative inquiry projects and assignments. In addition, the EDGE rubric is now an optional method of assessing student work – faculty may propose another method for assessment. The limit on individual course grants is $5,000. The limit on multiple-course curriculum grants is $15,000. April 14 is the application deadline.
https://www.tntech.edu/oci-qep/edge-curriculum-grant.php
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Submit Your A23 & F23 Course Material Requests To The Bookstore
We wanted to let professors and department administrators know that AIP (adoption information portal) is live for the Summer and Fall 2023 terms, meaning you can submit your course materials for both Summer and Fall. If you are using the same material for both semesters, please make sure to put in an adoption for both terms! Course material information needs to be submitted by March 24th. Students begin Advisement on March 27th and Registering for classes on April 3rd. Per HEOA (Higher Education Opportunities Act) students should have access to the price of course materials when they begin registering for classes.
If you need assistance accessing AIP please call the Bookstore 931-372-3131 and ask for Shannon, textbook manager. You can also email her at srdavis@bncollege.com and she can send you instructions.
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WEST Workshop: Engineering Writing
Working on an Engineering project that involves writing a report or project narrative? Have you mastered design and testing, but aren’t quite sure how to communicate your results? WEST is here to help you! The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech will be hosting a workshop on writing conventions in Engineering disciplines. We will discuss structure and content, formatting, citation, and other common practices involved in writing by and for engineers or engineering courses. Come join us during Dead Hour on Tuesday, March 21, in Henderson Hall 304B. The workshop is open to all students, regardless of what stage you’re at in your writing. And 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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2023-2024 Non-Instructional Faculty Assignment Recipients
Congratulations to Dr. Duckbong Kim and Dr. Justin Murdock as the 2023-2024 academic year Non-Instructional Faculty Assignment Recipients!!
The purpose 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. Congratulations!!
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WEST Workshop: Brainstorming and Writer’s Block!
Are you having trouble getting started on your midterm essay? Stuck on page 2, with 3 more pages to go? Staring at a blank page for hours on end? WEST is here to help you! The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech will be hosting a workshop on dealing with brainstorming, drafting, and writer’s block. We will discuss strategies for organizing your ideas, for getting your thoughts down on paper, and ways to cope with the terrors of that empty white screen. Come join us during Dead Hour on Thursday, March 2, in Henderson Hall 304B. The workshop is open to all students, regardless of what stage you’re at in your writing. And 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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CISE Grant Applications Due March 24
Creative Inquiry Summer Experience (CISE) grant applications are due March 24. Grants are for a maximum of $4,000 with up to $3,500 as a paid stipend. Please email your application as a single combined PDF file to lweathers@tntech.edu. Application materials are available on the CISE website.
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Faculty-Led Program Abroad Workshop
Have you considered adding an international travel component to your course and taking a group of students abroad? Here at TTU, we send many faculty-led groups around the world every year to gain experiential learning and open student’s minds to a global perspective. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, you should join us on Tuesday, February 21st from 11 am to 12 pm in the Provost’s Conference Room in Derryberry Hall for a Faculty-Led Program Abroad Workshop. Dr. Amy Miller will explain the application process and there will be experienced Faculty Leaders who will share their experiences and be able to answer any questions. If you have any questions, please email studyabroad@tntech.edu