Tech Times

Category: Academics

  • WEST Workshop 4/1: Designing Presentations

    WEST Workshop 4/1: Designing Presentations

    Looking for help understanding presentations? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Tuesday, 4/1, 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 304B, 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!

     

  • Faculty: Propose an Honors Colloquium for Fall 2025!

    Faculty: Propose an Honors Colloquium for Fall 2025!

    Have a dream course you’d like to teach— one not yet offered at Tech? Consider proposing an Honors Colloquium, a 3-cr. hr. discussion-based special topics course for Honors students.  Past examples include The Sound of Science, Irish Literature, Human Anatomy & Visual Art, Civil Discourse and Biomimicry. Teaching teams welcome. For more detail, visit https://www.tntech.edu/honors/faculty.php. Email Honors Interim Director, Lindsey Roberts, LRRoberts@tntech.edu by April 1 to indicate interest.

  • Informational forum on new Gen Ed recommendation March 25

    Informational forum on new Gen Ed recommendation March 25

    The Gen Ed Implementation Committee will host an informational forum regarding its recommendation for Tech’s new Gen Ed program on March 25 at 11 a.m. in the Jere Whitson Building Auditorium.

    The recommendation, along with other committee documents, can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-implementation.php. A link for virtual access to the forum will be available at this page.

    The Gen Ed Final Recommendation will be presented to the University Curriculum Committee on March 27. If approved, it will go into effect Fall 2026.

  • AI’s Powerful Partner: Critical Thinking

    AI’s Powerful Partner: Critical Thinking

    Join us on March 24th from 1:15-2:15 in Foundation Hall room 222 to hear from Guest Speaker Craig Van Slyke. Discover how AI isn’t just a tool but a powerful partner in sharpening your critical thinking skills—learn practical ways to leverage AI to analyze, evaluate, and problem solve more effectively. With limited seating, save your seat by filling out the form linked below. We hope to see you there!

    https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_51FmxTQvgonMD1I

     

     

  • 2025-2026 Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments Recipients

    2025-2026 Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments Recipients

    Congratulations to Dr. Mari Ramler (English) and Dr. Mustafa Rajabali (Physics), recipients of 2025-2026 academic year Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments!

    The goals of non-instructional assignments are to contribute to the professional growth of faculty, improve teaching and curriculum across the University, and/or enhance the scholarship and academic excellence of the University in ways that cannot be achieved within the constraints of regular workload assignments. For more information, please visit https://www.tntech.edu/handbooks/faculty/noninstructionalassignments.php.

  • Nominate Your Excellent Advisor!

    Has your academic advisor made a significant impact on your academic journey? Whether they’ve provided invaluable advice, supported your academic goals, or gone above and beyond to help you succeed, your advisor deserves to be celebrated. Help recognize their commitment to your success by nominating them for the Excellence in Advising Award! Nominations will be accepted through March 12th at 11:59 PM. Nominate here:  https://www.tntech.edu/advisement/award.php 

  • Nominate an Excellent Advisor!

    Do you know an academic advisor who provides outstanding support to students?  If so, nominate them for the Excellence in Advising Award! Nominations will be accepted through March 12th at 11:59 PM.  https://www.tntech.edu/advisement/award.php

  • WEST Workshop 3/4: Thinking About Writing

    Do you find writing intimidating or struggle to find your own voice? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Tuesday, 3/4, we will lead a dead hour workshop on Thinking About Writing. We can talk about how to claim your own voice as a writer and how to demystify writing itself. The workshop will be in Henderson Hall 304B, 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!

  • CISE Grant Applications Due March 28

    CISE Grant Applications Due March 28

    Creative Inquiry Summer Experience (CISE) grant applications are now being accepted. Grants are for a maximum of $4,000 with up to $3,500 as a paid stipend. Please email your application as a single combined PDF file to lweathers@tntech.edu. Application materials are available on the CISE website. Deadline: March 28.

  • WEST Workshop 2/27: Research Writing!

    WEST Workshop 2/27: Research Writing!

    Need help with research? WEST, the Writing Excellence Studio at Tech, is here to help! On Thursday, 2/27, we will be leading a workshop on research writing, 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!