EDGE: Enhanced Discovery through Guided Exploration is TTU’s Quality Enhancement Plan. Since 2015, the EDGE Creative Inquiry Course Grant Program has offered Faculty the opportunity to redesign undergraduate courses to include creative inquiry projects and assignments. Starting this fall, the program will be opened to graduate classes as well. Additionally, 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 5 is the application deadline.
Category: Academics
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Ph.D. Graduate Student Research Progress Presentations for Spring 2021
The College of Engineering presents Doctoral Student Research Progress Presentations for Spring 2021
Eight College of Engineering doctoral students will give an 8 min. presentation about their student research followed by a 2 min. Q&A session. Presentations will be Tuesday, March 2nd and Thursday, March 4th from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom.
Tuesday, March 2 | 11—noon: Agoston Kiss, Emmanuel Aboah-Boateng, Mohamoud Badr and Tolulope Odetola
Thursday, March 4 | 11—noon: Jonathan Garvin, Muhammad Bima, Ankit Gupta and Daniel Cannon
Follow this link to join the presentations:
https://tntech.zoom.us/j/87207942227?pwd=dUhPUDEyTTlGaDdmdUxFaEZKeTBXdz09
The student presenters are supported by State of Tennessee funds in recognition of Tennessee Tech’s Carnegie classification.
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Have Questions For An Advisor? Join the Launchpad for Coffee & Conversation!
Do you have questions for an academic advisor that you need answered? Come by Volpe Library, room 112 for the inaugural Coffee and Conversation hosted by the Launchpad Student Success Center. Stop in for some coffee and breakfast pastries as you get your academic and Tennessee Tech related questions answered. Even if it is only for a quick hello, we would love to see you there!
What: Coffee and Conversation hosted by the Launchpad Student Success Center
When: March 2nd (Tuesday) 8:15 am-9:15 am
Where: Volpe Library, Room 112
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February 19th Last Call for Outstanding Faculty Award Nominations
Do you know a teacher who not only educates but also inspires? Whose classes’ students look forward to and enjoy? Who brings an energy and a passion for their subject into every class? If so, this is the final call to nominate them for an Outstanding Faculty Award in Teaching! Or do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the classroom with service to the students and the community? Who volunteers their time and expertise on a regular basis? Whose commitment to service is an inspiration? Last call to nominate them for an Outstanding Faculty Award in Service! Nominations for both awards are open until Friday, Feb. 19 https://www.tntech.edu/provost/outstandingfacultyawards.php
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So You Think You Can iLearn
“So, You Think You Can iLearn” is a play on the reality dance competition television program called So You Think You Can Dance. Instead of busting a move on a stage, we are looking for faculty members who have built effective courses in iLearn and are ready to share their design strategies.
All you have to do is fill out the form below and let us know which course you’d like to showcase. The winner will be announced and receive their award later this spring!
Want to learn more? Watch this video for more information.
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Last Call for Nominations for the Outstanding Faculty Awards
February 19th is the final day to submit Outstanding Faculty Award Nominations.
Do you know a teacher who not only educates but also inspires? Whose classes’ students look forward to and enjoy? Who brings an energy and a passion for their subject into every class? Nominate them for an Outstanding Faculty Award in Teaching! Or do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the classroom with service to the students and the community? Who volunteers their time and expertise on a regular basis? Whose commitment to service is an inspiration? Nominate them for an Outstanding Faculty Award in Service! Nominations for both awards are open until Friday, Feb. 19 https://www.tntech.edu/provost/outstandingfacultyawards.php
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Final Call for Outstanding Faculty Award Nominations
Final Call for Nominations of the Outstanding Faculty Award
Do you know a teacher who not only educates but also inspires? Whose classes’ students look forward to and enjoy? Who brings an energy and a passion for their subject into every class? Nominate them for an Outstanding Faculty Award in Teaching! Or do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond the classroom with service to the students and the community? Who volunteers their time and expertise on a regular basis? Whose commitment to service is an inspiration? Nominate them for an Outstanding Faculty Award in Service! Nominations for both awards are open until Friday, Feb. 19 https://www.tntech.edu/provost/outstandingfacultyawards.php
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Nominations Close Feb. 15 for the College of Education Awards
The time is drawing nigh to make nominations for the Annual College of Education Awards celebrating faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Help us recognize these dedicated individuals in a variety of categories.
Please make your nomination(s) online and upload a one-page letter of support. We welcome participation from the university community. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/education/awards.php for details. If you have already made nominations, thank you for participating!
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GRADUATE STUDENTS: Extended Application Deadline for Spring 2021 Graduation
In addition to satisfying all degree requirements, a candidate must file an Application for Graduation at the beginning of the semester in which the degree is expected to be conferred.
The last date for the filing of the application for spring 2021 graduation is Monday, February 8th, 2021.
Spring 2021 Graduation Application
A graduate student shall be enrolled during the term in which the degree is awarded. If a student applies for graduation but fails to satisfy graduation requirements, the student must reapply.
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Call for Nominations for the General Education Teaching Award 2020-2021
Call for Nominations for General Education Award 2020-2021
This teaching award recognizes outstanding teaching in general education courses—1000- and 2000-level courses that fulfill general education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities/Fine Arts, Math, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences. Eligible nominees are currently full-time or part-time faculty members, instructors, or graduate teaching assistants who have taught general education courses at Tech for at least the past two full semesters. Each nominee will be contacted to submit additional application material. Each of the two winners will receive a cash award and a plaque. Any student, faculty member, administrator, or recent graduate may nominate an outstanding teacher of general-education courses by submitting a letter of nomination that must be received by Wednesday, February 24, 2021, in print or via email, and addressed to: Linda Null, Chair, General Education Awards Committee; lnull@tntech.edu; Campus Box 5053.