Looking for help understanding presentations? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Tuesday, 2/17, we will lead a dead hour workshop on Effective Presentations. We will talk about how to structure, format, and present to an audience. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 216A, from 11:00-11:50. No registration required, and all are welcome. If you can’t make the workshop, come for a one-on-one session. For availability and scheduling, check out our website. We look forward to working with you!
Category: Academics
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Faculty Scholar Advocate for Truman Scholarship Advising
Interested in helping students fund graduate school for careers in public service—gov., public health, education, or nonprofit work? Apply to become a Faculty Scholar Advocate for the Truman Scholarship! Learn more about the award at Truman.gov. If you’re interested in mentoring students for this opportunity, see expectations and application. Small stipend available. Contact Honors Program Director, Lindsey at LRRoberts@tntech.edu by February 19.
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IDEA Course Evaluation Report Session with IARE – February 20
Get the most out of your course evaluation reports. The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Effectiveness (IARE) will be hosting a session on interpreting your IDEA course evaluation reports. This session will review the components for the IDEA report and the types of scores and comparisons provided in the report. Instructors will gain a greater understanding of how the SLOs selected for their courses impact the summary evaluation score and the five key questions that IDEA course evaluations seek to answer. Join us for this online training session on Friday, February 20, at 11AM.
For questions, contact kharris@tntech.edu
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Call for Submissions: Journal for Societal Impact
The Journal for Societal Impact is now accepting submissions!
Who Can Submit
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- Tennessee Tech undergraduate and graduate students
Research completed as part of coursework, independent study, theses, capstones, internships, or faculty‑mentored projects
Submission Topics
We welcome high‑quality research that addresses societal impact within business contexts. Both traditional research studies and thought‑provoking conceptual work are encouraged.
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Nominations Open for the Annual College of Education & Human Sciences’ Awards
Join the College of Education & Human Sciences in honoring the contributions, dedication, and spirit of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
Help recognize these outstanding individuals in a variety of categories, from research and teaching to service and leadership. We welcome participation from the university community. Visit our website to make your nomination(s) and upload a one-page letter of support. Thank you.
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Go Beyond Your Bachelor’s Degree: Soar with Tennessee Tech Graduate Programs
Go Beyond Your Bachelor’s Degree: Soar with Tennessee Tech Graduate Programs. You’ll have the opportunity to explore our graduate program offerings, connect with program representatives, and learn about next steps toward advancing your academic and professional goals.
FEBRUARY 5TH 2026
10:30 А.М. TO 12:30 P.M.
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ECE Guest Speaker Jensie Trail
On Thursday, September 29th at 11 AM in Brown 307, the Electrical and Computer Engineering Honor Society Eta Kappa Nu (IEEE-HKN) will be hosting guest speaker Jensie Trail and Cameron Liner. Jensie Trail, along with Cameron Liner, will be discussing their expertise and general ECE/professional advice. Jensie is a Controls Engineer working in the Space and Defense Industry at the Arnold Air Force Base here in Tennessee. Food will be provided.
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NIFA Deadline January 9
Non-instructional faculty assignments (NIFA) are designed to contribute to the professional growth of faculty, improve teaching and curriculum across the University, and/or enhance scholarship and academic excellence of Tennessee Tech. NIFA proposals are due to department chairs/directors by January 9, 2026. Applicants are responsible for submitting proposals to Academic Affairs by January 23, 2025. Please visit the website additional details.
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Fall 2025 Important End of Semester Information
As we wrap up the end of another wonderful semester and prepare for holiday festivities, please keep the following in mind:
The last day of Fall 2025 classes is Friday, December 5th.
The Registrar’s Office will be closed for processing end of term grades the week of December 15 – 19.
All grades are due on Monday, December 15 at 10:00 am. Grades, GPA, and academic standing will be finalized approximately Friday, December 19th. You will receive another notice as soon as those items are final!
Transcript processing and enrollment verifications will pause the week of December 15-19 until all grades, GPA, and academic standing are finalized.
Degrees will be awarded the week after December 15-19.
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WEST Fall 2025 Finals Week Hours!
Need last minute help with your writing during Finals Week? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! We will be open on Monday and Tuesday of Finals Week from 10:00-4:00, for in-person or online appointments. Visit our website to learn more, or schedule an appointment in Tech Connect!
