Join the Launchpad Student Success Center as we discuss what it means to be on academic probation and how to get back on track this semester!
To participate in the workshop, please visit https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php
Date: August 24th 2021
Time: 1:00-1:30pm
Location: Virtual Via Microsoft TEAMS
We have made a change in our library video collections:
https://www.tntech.edu/library/databases-atoz.php
Access to Films on Demand (FOD) ends October 30, 2021.
AVON is a collection of over 66,000 videos across multiple disciplines. It is searchable and browsable with filters for subject, publisher, language, release date, etc. AVON content is also discoverable in EagleSearch. We made this change because FOD usage has been declining, and AVON has more titles.
If you use a FOD video in your class, you will have access only until October 30, 2021. Check AVON for the same video or an alternative to use instead. You may also look in Kanopy and request that we purchase a video at $150 for one year of access, but please check AVON before requesting a Kanopy video to avoid duplication. Contact Sharon Holderman if you have any questions!
The Department of Chemistry at TTU is seeking students to serve as TAs for the upcoming semester. In order to serve as a TA, students must have: 1) Completed the course you wish to serve as a TA for (CHEMs 1010, 1020, 1110, 1120, 3010, 3020) with a “B” or better and 2) have a GPA of 3.0 or above. You must also be eligible to work in the US.
If you meet the above conditions and are interested in this opportunity, please apply using the following link: TA application.
Students who are selected as TAs will receive hourly compensation, and will generally be assigned one three-hour lab section a week, grading duties, and potentially be asked to attend weekly meetings regarding upcoming laboratory activities.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email (crezsnyak@tntech.edu) or Gene Mullins (gmullins@tntech.edu).
The College of Graduate Studies and the CITL are pleased to announce the Graduate Training Academy for graduate assistants. This iLearn module will provide all TTU graduate assistants with important information and instruction to ensure their success in the class room. The first training of its kind, graduate students will access the learning modules through iLearn and will have the semester to complete the program content. Upon completion, students will receive a certificate of completion. For more information on the Academy, contact Graduate Studies at gradstudies@tntech.edu or 931-372-3233.
The College of Graduate Studies is providing new student orientation online through iLearn. All new graduate students have the Student Orientation module added to their iLearn account. New graduate students are encouraged to login to iLearn prior to the start of the semester in order to complete orientation prior to the start of classes. For more information on Graduate Student Orientation, contact the College of Graduate Studies, 931-372-3232 or gradstudies@tntech.edu.
The Center for Career Development announces that the GOLD and PURPLE Career Readiness Certification programs have been re-designed and expanded for Fall 2021. Based mostly on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies and George Kuh’s high impact practices, the programs designs are to help students identify where their skills are being developed and how to better communicate those skills to employers on resumes and during interviews
We encourage faculty to investigate the specifics of the programs by visiting the Center for Career Development Career Readiness page. If you are interested in incorporating Career Readiness into your classes please contact us at 931-372-3232.
Center for Career Development
career@tntech.edu
TnTech has received a $30,000 TBR grant to increase equity in access to quality, no/low-cost educational materials. The grant money will help train faculty and provide a faculty stipend ($2700) for transitioning courses from traditional textbooks to using OERs (Open Educational Resources.) Faculty interested in receiving this grant-sponsored training and stipend to switch their course from a traditional textbook to free OERs need to submit an application proposal by June 30, 2021.
https://www.tntech.edu/library/textbooks/oer-grant.php
Please refer to the website for more information and contact information.
Learn how to save your students money with textbook affordability options through the library, bookstore, and OERs (Open Educational Resources). The best time to implement this is while you are creating or updating a course. However, it may also be possible to save your students money without switching textbooks.
The College of Graduate Studies has established new graduation application deadlines beginning Fall 2021. Graduate students need to apply for fall graduation by June 1. Students anticipating graduating in Spring 2022 will need to apply by September 1, 2021. Summer semester applications are required by January 1.
If you have any questions, contact Graduate Studies at 931-372-3233 or gradstudies@tntech.edu
The Service Learning and Community Engagement Center, in partnership with the Provost’s Office, is happy to announce the recipients of the 2021 Distinguished Service Learning Award.
Faculty Recipient: Exercise Science, Lecturer, Christina Turnbow
These recipients have demonstrated exceptional service learning initiatives with the university and we want you to join us in celebrating their efforts and contributions.