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Category: Academics

  • Now Accepting Non-Instructional Faculty Assignment Submissions

    Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments- Call for Submissions

    Proposals are now being accepted from faculty seeking Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments for the 2021-2022 academic year. 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. 15, 2021 – Suggested Deadline for Proposals to Department Chairs; Friday, January 29, 2021 – Deadline for Proposals to Academic Affairs. Winners will be announced after Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Visit the website for eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and additional timeline dates.

    https://www.tntech.edu/provost/noninstructionalassignments.php

     

     

  • Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments (NIFA)- Call for Submissions

    Now Accepting Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments

    We are now accepting proposals from faculty seeking Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments for the 2021-2022 academic year. 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. 15, 2021 – Suggested Deadline for Proposals to Department Chairs; Friday, January 29, 2021 – Deadline for Proposals to Academic Affairs. Winners will be announced after Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Visit the website for eligibility requirements, application guidelines, and additional timeline dates.

    https://www.tntech.edu/provost/noninstructionalassignments.php

  • Come Learn How To Take Care Of Yourself In Self Care 101 by the Launchpad!

    Come Learn How To Take Care Of Yourself In Self Care 101 by the Launchpad!

    Discover how you can reduce stress, eat healthy, and take care of yourself your first semester and while in college.

    What: Self Care 101 Workshop hosted by the Launchpad Student Success Center

    When: Tuesday, Nov. 10th at 3:00pm

    Where: TJ FARR 309

    To register visit https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php

  • Trauma Informed Care Certificate Available

    A Trauma Informed Care Certificate is available in the School of Human Ecology. This certificate is especially beneficial to any student who plans to work in a helping profession. Please visit https://catalog.tntech.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=29&poid=3822&returnto or email hec@tntech.edu for more information.

  • Come Learn All About GPA in The Launchpad Workshop Series

    Come Learn All About GPA in The Launchpad Workshop Series

    Need help understanding your GPA? This workshop will show you how GPA works, an overview of the Tech grading system, the types of GPA, and why it is important to always know your GPA.  Students will also learn how to calculate GPA and weighted GPA for their semester coursework.

    What: All About GPA Workshop

    When: Nov. 4th at 1:00pm

    Where: TJ FARR 309

    To register, please visit https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php

  • Graduation Cords for Co-op Offered to Fall 2020 Graduates

    Graduation Cords for Co-op Offered to Fall 2020 Graduates

    Are you an upcoming Fall 2020 Graduate who formally participated in the Cooperative Education Program on campus?

    The Cooperative Education Office would like to acknowledge your accomplishment by offering you a Graduation Cord. The cords are a gift from Mr. Greg Cook, an alumni of the Cooperative Education Program. Mr. Cook has expressed his appreciation of the Cooperative Education Program and the importance it served at the beginning of his engineering career and wishes to congratulate graduating co-op students.

    If you would like to reserve your cord, you MUST complete the following form by the November 15 deadline: Fall 2020 Graduates – Cooperative Education Cords Request

    Co-op Graduation Cords will be offered each semester and future graduates should watch for the announcement to reserve their cords.

    Center for Career Development | Cooperative Education Office
    career@tntech.edu

     

  • Come Be A Part Of The Launchpad Workshop Series

    Come Be A Part Of The Launchpad Workshop Series

    Interested in learning more about what your GPA means, how to balance your time, or better manage your finances?  Come by the Launchpad Workshop Series Registration Table this Wednesday from 1:30-2:30 in Centennial Plaza!

    We will also have free candy just in time for Halloween!

    What: Launchpad Workshop Series Registration

    When: October 28th 1:30-2:30

    Where: Centennial Plaza

  • Black Voters Matter hosted by the Student Chapter of the NAACP

    Black Voters Matter hosted by the Student Chapter of the NAACP

    Activist and Organizer Timothy Hughes, statewide organizer of the Black Voters Matters Fund, talks about civic engagement, voting, and the history of voter suppression.  Pizza and beverages following the event.

     

  • Having Trouble Managing Time? Come to the Launchpad’s Time Management Workshop!

    Having Trouble Managing Time? Come to the Launchpad’s Time Management Workshop!

    Need help budgeting your money or learning tips to be more financially responsible?  Come discover how to become more financially aware while in college.

    What: Financial Awareness Workshop hosted by the Launchpad Student Success Center

    When: October 28th from 9:00-9:30am

    Where: Via Microsoft Teams (link to join session will be provided prior to workshop)

    To Register Visit https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/launchpad/launch.php

  • Re-Energize for Fall

    Re-Energize for Fall

    Re-Energize for Fall is a campus resource available through the Launchpad Student Success Center aimed at helping students succeed this semester despite the unique challenges this year has brought with it.