The College of Graduate Studies is excited to welcome Jacqueline Rush and Irene Sullivan as our new graduate coordinators. Jacqueline will be working with graduate admissions and Irene will be working with graduate progression.
Category: Administration
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TALON Procurement Module Changes Coming
TALON Procurement Module Changes coming in 26B Release on May 16, 2026. For more information about the upcoming changes see the TALON Procurement Module 26B Release Notes on our Training Offered by Purchasing and Contracts Office webpage.
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Retirement of Dean Mike Gotcher
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Dean Mike Gotcher on Wednesday, May 20 at 3 p.m. in Southwest Hall 145. Join colleagues and friends as we honor Dean Gotcher’s years of dedicated service and leadership and wish him well in his well‑earned retirement.
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Guidelines for Use of AI in University Communications
The Office of Communications & Marketing has created new guidelines for campus communicators using AI. To keep Tennessee Tech’s storytelling accurate and authentic, these resources outline best practices for photos, video and written content.
Explore the AI guidelines: https://www.tntech.edu/ocm/guidelines-ai.phpAnd visit the new hub for all OCM policies and guidelines: https://www.tntech.edu/ocm/guidelines.php
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Closing Memo for Fiscal Year 2026
Please review the closing memo for fiscal year 2025-2026 located on the Business Office/General Accounting webpage. There is also a deadline reminder list by date. Please direct any questions to Kacee Abbott (kabbott@tntech.edu).
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Join the Budget Office Staff! New Labor Distribution Specialist Position
We are adding a Labor Distribution Specialist to our team in the Budget Office. This position will be responsible for managing the labor distribution process and maintaining accurate costing for all University faculty, staff, and students. This position will ensure accurate labor distribution schedules and collaborate with college and unit budget finance managers, administrators and other stakeholders. Take a look!
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Process for Internal Applicants to Apply for Open Positions in Talon
The process for current employees to apply for open campus positions has changed as part of the Talon implementation. Please use the following link to review important instructions for applying as an internal applicant.
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Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse – Spring 2026
Per Tech Policy 131, if you reasonably believe fraud, waste, or abuse* has occurred, please report it to:
Your supervisor OR
- Tech Internal Audit
Tech Online Reporting
(931) 372-3045OR - Tennessee Comptroller’s Office
State of Tennessee Online Reporting
(800) 232-5454*Definitions:
Fraud – intentional deception to achieve unlawful personal gain
Waste – extravagant, careless, or needless use of funds, property, or personnel
Abuse – unnecessary or unreasonable use of government funds or property
- Tech Internal Audit
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HR Office Hour Recording for March
The recording for the March HR Office Hour that reviewed the Annual Performance Evaluation process for all non-faculty permanent employees is available at: https://www.tntech.edu/private/hr/live-office-hours.php
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Nominations for Outstanding Staff & Professional Awards
It is that time of year again. Nominations are currently being accepted for the Outstanding Clerical & Support Staff Awards and the Outstanding Professional Award. Awards are based on job performance, attitude toward University constituencies, commitment and service to the University, professional development, and suggestions for program improvements. Any member of the Tennessee Tech community can submit a nomination (faculty, staff, or students). Please click here for more information or to make a nomination. The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 23, 2026. For questions or additional information, please email akarnold@tntech.edu