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Category: Academics

  • Tennessee Education Association Invites Member Applications

    The Tennessee Education Association advocates for K-12 and higher education public school educators.  If you are not a member, you can join now through the NEA Early Enrollment Program. It began April 1.
    Go to the website, www.nea360.org to join or download a form at http://www.teateachers.org/sites/default/files/TEA%20Membership%20Form%202020_web%20only.pdf
    Complete it and either email it to jmcquail@tntech.edu  at danderson@tnea.org or drop it in the mail to TEA, Attn-Membership, 801 Second Ave. North, Nashville, TN 37201.

    They will need to complete the paper form if they wish to pay dues either by Payroll Deduction or Check/Money Order.

    If this person needs to join for the remainder of this membership year with full benefits, including legal services, they would need to complete the form I am attaching using the following dues:

    NEA – $81.67
    TEA – $123.54

    These are prorated dues as of the month of April.

    If this person has never been a member before, they will qualify for the New Teacher Rebate program.

  • Undergraduate Graduation Application Deadline for Fall 2020 is May 1.

    The deadline to apply for undergraduate graduation for Fall 2020 is May 1, 2020.  Students apply online using their Eagle Online account and must have earned 80 credit hours.  Students should review their Degree Works audit, also located in Eagle Online, to review their catalog term, major and minor before applying.  See the website for more information at https://www.tntech.edu/records/graduationapplication.php.

     

  • Finishing Wings Up – Advising for Summer/Fall 2020

    Finishing Wings Up – Advising for Summer/Fall 2020

    As you finish Wings Up this semester, check in with your academic advisor to discuss how your courses are going, track your progress towards your degree, or to finish planning and registering for the summer/fall 2020 semesters.

    For information on contacting your academic advisor, visit www.tntech.edu/ssc/advisement.php.

    Also, don’t forget to review the “Pre-Advisement Checklist” (www.tntech.edu/ssc/checklist.php) to help guide you with registering for classes.

  • CITL Here to Assist Faculty!

    The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) continues to provide support to faculty and departments during the campus transition to delivery of online and alternative delivery of courses. The CITL can advise you on course redesign and development and how to better leverage technology and other educational tools to engage and retain students. The Center can also provide ideas on alternative assessment of student learning outcomes within an online learning environment. The CITL staff, including your College’s or School’s dedicated Online Instructional Designer, are available Monday through Friday 8-4:30 through consultations by phone (931) 372-6950, via iLearn Help Email, or through Virtual Consultations. You can also Email the Center directly as we continuously monitor the CITL Email and respond promptly throughout the day. The CITL also provides frequent updates to the COVID-19 Faculty FAQs related to instruction in an online learning environment.

  • Online Teaching Workshop this Thursday via Zoom!

    The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) announces its last Tech Teaches workshop for the spring semester. Dr. Sandi Smith-Andrews will provide a final workshop in her Online Teaching Series on Thursday, April 9th from 3:00-4:30 pm via Zoom. The focus of this workshop is on Assessments and Rubrics. Join us to discover alternative learning assessments and rubrics available through iLearn. The session link will only be provided to those who have registered in advance. Please REGISTER HERE!

  • College of Business Zoom Challenge

    College of Business Zoom Challenge

    Calling all COB students and professors!! Want to win some cool Tech SWAG? It’s easy, just participate in the #COBZoomChallenge !!

    Rules:
    -Background must be changed from original
    Ex. green screen, insert photo, etc.
    -Screenshot/Screen capture yourself or class on Zoom with the edited background
    -Submit photo to @tntechbusiness or post it yourself and tag us! (Remember to add #COBZoomChallenge when you post)

    We will be doing this challenge for the rest of the semester to give you time to get super creative with your backgrounds ?

    Good luck and wings up!! ??

  • Graduate Admissions waiving Entrance Exams

    Graduate Admissions waiving Entrance Exams

    In response to the difficulties applicants are facing in scheduling Graduate School Entrance Exams, the College of Graduate Studies, in agreement with all graduate programs, is waiving the entrance exam requirements (GRE, MAT, GMAT) for summer and fall 2020.  Applicants are still required to meet all other program specific admissions requirements.  This move will alleviate some of the stress applicants are experiencing as they try to plan for their future.  For more information contact Graduate Studies at 931-372-3233 or gradstudies@tntech.edu.

  • Center for Career Development update for faculty and staff

    Center for Career Development update for faculty and staff

    The Center for Career Development is currently operating on a modified operation schedule.  Students can still make appointments, have their resumes critiqued and search for job opening through Handshake.   In addition, all student appointments are currently being handled via phone or Zoom.

    Both GOLD and PURPLE Career Readiness Certifications have completion plans in place through our Career Spots product.   For specific details, please encourage student to check these sites:  https://www.tntech.edu/career/  and https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/career-ready-makeup.php

    Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    For other services please reach out to us via email or by phone.

  • Spanish for Beginners- 100% Online

    Spanish for Beginners- 100% Online

    Do you want the skills you will need to thrive in a global society? If you answered yes, you should learn Spanish at Tennessee Tech!

    SPAN 1010 (3 credits) will be offered this summer.

    Dates: SPAN 1010= 6/1/2020 – 7/2/2020

    Meeting: 100% Online

    We will learn basic vocabulary and grammar and begin to develop listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to be able to communicate in the Spanish language. We will also identify common beliefs and cultural practices in the Spanish-speaking world. Course activities will consist of reading, videos, asynchronous conversations, grammar exercises, and quizzes.

    Taking this class and the SPAN 1020 class offered will also fulfill foreign language requirements you may have for your BA degree!

    If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Olsen: molsen@tntech.edu

  • College of Business Student Accepts Rural Reimagined Internship with UCDD

    College of Business Student Accepts Rural Reimagined Internship with UCDD

    TN Tech’s Rural Reimagined is proud to announce that Emily Buckner, a Human Resources major, has accepted an internship with the Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) and the Human Resources Agency (UCHRA). Through the internship, Emily will use her organizational and communication skills to collaborate on-site with UCDD’s leadership to identify and develop internships within the organization. This internship is a great way for Emily to become involved with Rural Reimagined and to gain real-world experience, while it will also create RR internships for other students in the future! UCDD’s Rebecca Smith states, “We are delighted about this new phase of our partnership with Tennessee Tech and look forward to creating new opportunities for students to further their education through hands-on learning.” She adds, “Collaboration through the Rural Reimagined Grand Challenge will make it possible for our agencies to recruit and develop highly qualified employees who are passionate about excellence and serving others.” Regarding her internship, Emily states, “This opportunity is not only going to benefit me in using my skills in a real-world environment but in return, I will be helping my fellow colleagues in their professional lives, one of the main goals I have for my career!” Stay tuned for updates on Rural Reimagined. Wings up!