Have questions as you start the spring semester that you need to ask the Launchpad? Come join us for Tent Topics today in Centennial Plaza. We will be set up under the purple tent from 10:30-11:30. Stop by and say hello and get energized for the spring semester!
For questions, contact Chris Kohl at ckohl@tntech.edu or by phone at 931-372-6850
The Department of Chemistry would like to recognize two of our of students for receiving the Student Leadership Award from the American Chemical Society. Recipients of this award are selected from competitive pools of students from United States and international universities based on their leadership skills and extracurricular activities. The students selected possess the skills and potential to become future leaders within the ACS professional society.
Courtney LaPointe, a senior chemistry major from Hendersonville, TN, was one of 21 students to receive the award and attend the ACS virtual Leadership Institute in 2021. Rebecca Firth, a junior chemistry major from Kingsport, TN, was one of 16 students selected to receive the award in 2022, and she will be attending the Leadership Institute in Atlanta, GA in January.
The Leadership Institute is an invitation-only conference that allows students to attend workshops and network with other student leaders from around the world, as well as ACS leaders from local sections, technical divisions, and the ACS national board.
Please submit educational assistance forms to Human Resources by Friday, December 10, 2021 to ensure timely processing.
Educational Assistance and Fee Waiver forms can be found at the following link: https://www.tntech.edu/private/hr/employment/benefits.php
The first day to register for a course at Tech, if you are using a fee waiver, is Monday, December 13, 2021.
Tennessee Tech fee payment/enrollment confirmation deadline for Spring Term is Saturday, January 8, 2022.
Last day for 100% refund for Fall Term is Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Tennessee Tech Spring Term classes begin on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Please review the Tennessee Tech Master Calendar for additional dates and deadlines.
For additional information regarding Educational Discounts, please contact Sheila McNeal at
smcneal@tntech.edu or ext. 3034.
Got one last essay to write? A final report to hand in? The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech (WEST) will be open for limited hours on Monday and Tuesday of finals week, ready to help you! All appointments will be virtual, using Microsoft Teams, and you can get real-time assistance with any stage of your writing process. WEST works specifically with students in 3000-level classes or higher, on any kind of writing. Visit our website at www.tntech.edu/english/west, or schedule an appointment through TechConnect. Let us help you finish your semester with confidence!
When it seems like there is always another test or assignment due, anxiety can be at an all time high. Need some ways to tackle that anxiety and perform your best on those assignments? Come discover how!
What: Launchpad Test Anxiety Workshop
When: Wednesday, December 1st, at 11:30am
Where: Live via Microsoft TEAMS. Be a part of the workshop at https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php
Are you interested in a research career in the natural sciences (including psychology), mathematics, or engineering? Or do you know a student who qualifies? In the spring 2022, the Goldwater Foundation will award scholarships covering eligible expenses for up to $7500 per year. For more details, please visit: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org/
If this scholarship is something that interests you, and you would like to discuss it in person, we are holding an information session in the Honors Lounge TJ Farr 204A on Thursday, December 2 at 11:00 am. You may also email Dr. Mary Kidd (mkidd@tntech.edu) if you cannot make this session, and we will arrange a meeting.
College can offer many pitfalls, including failing your first test. Come join the chat as we discuss why it is important to keep moving towards your goals despite the challenges you face.
What: Launchpad Student Success Center Workshop
When: Tuesday, November 17th at 10:00am
Where: Virtual via Microsoft Teams. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php to join the conversation!
Working on final papers? Try visiting WEST! The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech provides one-on-one writing consultation for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, regardless of what field or writing you’re working on. We can work with you on things like clarity, cohesion, logical progression, or just making sure you’re doing what the assignment asks you to do in the most effective way possible. And we’re happy to work with you at any stage of the writing process. Regardless of your skill level, we’re here to help you feel more confident in your writing abilities. We have in-person hours in Henderson Hall 204B, or online appointments available. For information about our hours and how to schedule an appointment, check out our website at www.tntech.edu/english/west.
The Institutional Assessment, Research and Effectiveness office is conducting an interview to be held on November 16th. Candidate information, open forum time, online survey link, and all other pertinent information will be updated regularly. Please click the below link for the information. We look forward to seeing you at the open forum and hearing your feedback on the candidate.
https://www.tntech.edu/provost/index.php
Sometimes speaking up in a large class can be tough. We are here to show you how to easily communicate with professors and your academic advisor as a student.
What: Launchpad Student Success Center Effective Communication Workshop
When: Thursday, November 11th, at 3:30pm
Where: Via Microsoft TEAMS. Join the conversation at https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php