Trouble sending professional emails? Not sure how to write a memo or proposal? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 11/6, we will be leading a dead hour workshop on business and professional writing, focusing on those specific genres. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and all are welcome. If you can’t make the workshop, come for a one-on-one session with one of our consultants. For availability and scheduling, check out our website. We look forward to working with you!
Category: Academics
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Graduate Fellowship Information Sessions
Information sessions on opportunities in the Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the FEW Nexus graduate fellowship program will be offered at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6, and at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Attendees may join using this Zoom link. Topics will include Spring and Fall 2026 funding, applications, and our graduate certificate program. Please direct questions to sbuer@tntech.edu.
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Graduate Fellowship Opportunities for the Spring and Fall 2026 semesters
The Engendering the Spirit of Gadugi at the FEW Nexus program is accepting MS and PhD applications for the Spring and Fall 2026 semesters. Fellowships include tuition, fees, and an annual stipend.
Applications are due by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25 (Spring) and Friday, April 24 (Fall). Application instructions can be found on our website.
If you have any questions, please contact our program coordinator, Dr. Sabrina Buer, at sbuer@tntech.edu.
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Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments 2026-27 – Call for Submissions
Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments (NIFA) applications are open. NIFA are designed to contribute to the professional growth of faculty; improve teaching and curricula across the University; and/or enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of Tennessee Tech.
Important Dates: January 9, 2026 – Proposals due to Department Chairs/Directors; January 23, 2026 – Proposals due to Academic Affairs; February 13,2026 – Recipients and Chairs notified of awards.
Details and submissions at tntech.edu/handbooks/faculty/noninstructionalassignments.php
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Course Evaluation Information Session with IARE – October 31
Get the most out of your course evaluations. The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Effectiveness is hosting an online session about the IDEA course evaluation tool and the role of instructors in selecting the Student Learning Objectives most appropriate for their courses. When instructors select the most relevant objectives for their courses, IDEA reports provide a better evaluation for what occurs in the classroom. Join us for this online training session on Friday, October 31st at 12PM. For questions, contact kharris@tntech.edu
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Spring 2026 Course Materials Are Due October 24th
Course Material submissions for Spring 2026 are due Friday, Oct. 24th.
You may submit your information via AIP (Adoption and Insights Portal) AIP is located in Tech Express and is single sign on; so no more password to remember. 😀 To get to AIP you sign into your Tech Express and unlock the icons, you will then look for “BN AIP” ( it is green with a book logo) drag it up to your favorites and then relock your icons. When you click on the ‘BN AIP” it will bring you to our adoption system and list all of the classes the University SIS system has you teaching.
If you have trouble with AIP you may email Shannon, textbook manager, srdavis@bncollege.com or Elizabeth, store manager, eowens@bncollege.com
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WEST Workshop 10/23: Effective Presentations
Looking for help understanding presentations? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 10/23, we will lead a dead hour workshop on Designing Presentations. We will talk about how to structure, format, and effectively 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!
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Ethical AI in Research Seminar
Join the College of Engineering and the MInDS Center for a seminar with Dr. Adam Cureton, UTK, on “Deliberating Together about Ethical AI in Research: Attitudes, Practices, and Challenges.”
Monday, Oct. 27 | 4 p.m. | AIEB 130
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WEST Workshop 10/9: Research Tools!
Need help with research? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 10/9, we will be leading a workshop on research tools, focusing on how to find and evaluate sources. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, from 11:00-11:50. No registration is required, and all are welcome. If you can’t attend, come for a one-on-one session with one of our consultants. For availability and scheduling, check out our website! We look forward to working with you!
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Jumpstart Your Graduate Degree with Fast Track
The College of Graduate Studies will be sharing information about how you can earn up to 6 credit hours as an undergraduate student that will apply to your graduate program. Fast Track Info Session in the Roaden University Center 246 Tuesday, October 14 at 10:45A.M.