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
Calling all potential campus hosts: The Center Stage series is currently accepting proposal submissions for the 2022-23 academic year. Proposals are due Wednesday, December 1, 2021. As a head’s up, there have been a few changes to this year’s submission form. Also, due to recent procedure changes, no extensions will be granted for proposal submissions this year, so be sure to submit before or on December 1st! If you have questions, please contact Center Stage Coordinator at lkassera@tntech.edu.
You may access the online proposal form from the Center Stage here: https://www.tntech.edu/centerstage/propose.php
Proposals are now being accepted for the 2022-2023 academic year for faculty seeking Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments. The purposes 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. Submission Deadlines: Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 – Suggested Deadline for Proposals to Department Chairs; Friday, January 28, 2022 – Deadline for Proposals to Academic Affairs. Winners will be announced after Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. For more information please visit the website for eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and additional timeline dates.
https://www.tntech.edu/provost/noninstructionalassignments.php
We are excited to announce on-campus interviews for the Director position in the Institutional Assessment, Research and Effectiveness office. The interviews are scheduled to be held on November 8th and November 16th. Candidate information, open forum times, online survey links, and all other pertinent information will be updated regularly. Please click HERE for the information.
We look forward to seeing you at the open forums and hearing your feedback on each of the candidates.
To learn more about Native American Heritage month and to help honor the culture, we invite you to attend an exhibition November 2nd at 11am. Location is Centennial Plaza (inclement weather location, Tech Pride Room).
“First Nations presents Circle of Music” on November 3rd in Auditorium of the Bryan Fine Arts Bldg. This is sponsored by Center Stage and all are welcome.