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 Wednesday, March 20, 2024. For questions or additional information please email ttuemployment@tntech.edu.
Category: Administration
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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 20 at 11:59 PM. https://www.tntech.edu/advisement/award/nomination.php
If you have any questions, contact Angie Clark at adclark@tntech.edu or 931-372-6176
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Introducing Talon: Our New Cloud-Based Solution
View a video highlighting our move to “Talon,” a new cloud-based system replacing Banner. This significant upgrade will streamline our business and HR processes. Over the next 12-18 months, we’ll transition to this new system. We value your feedback during this period and have prepared a comprehensive website with more information at www.tntech.edu/talon.
Please watch the video for full details. Thank you for your continuous support.
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Current Estimate & Budget Training
Current Estimate budget revisions are due to the Budget Office by March 8th. All academic units should submit budget revisions to the Provost’s Office by March 1st. All non-academic units should have budget revisions submitted by March 1st to the proper VP for signatures.
March budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session.
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Budget Training for February
February budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session. Recorded trainings are also available on our homepage in addition to the monthly training dates, please click here to view our recorded sessions. Please note the General Budget Training is the only required training needed for signature authority on budget revisions that must be attended virtually, and is not available as a recorded session. For more information, please contact Emalee Hamblen at ehamblen@tntech.edu.
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Deadline to request Spring Showcase Materials
Spring Showcase, an event for Fall ’24 admitted students, will take place Saturday, Feb. 24 and Saturday, March 2. If you need printed or digital materials updated or created for these events, please submit your request on the Creative Services project form located at https://www.tntech.edu/ocm/creative-request.php. The deadline for submitting requests is Friday, Feb. 2.
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AVP of Facilities and Business Services
We are excited to announce that Mr. Dan Warren has been appointed as the AVP of Facilities & Business Services. Dan started working at Tech 8 years ago as a project manager in Capital Projects and then moved to Facilities Engineer. Prior to coming to Tech, Dan worked as a maintenance and reliability engineer at Arnold Air Force Base. Dan has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Tennessee Tech and a master’s degree in engineering management from the University of TN .
Dan has served as interim AVP for Facilities during our two most recent searches for an AVP for Facilities. Please join us in welcoming Dan into his new role as AVP for Facilities.
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Budget Training for January
January budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session. Recorded trainings are also available on our homepage in addition to the monthly training dates, please click here to view our recorded sessions. Please note the General Budget Training is the only required training needed for signature authority on budget revisions that must be attended virtually, and is not available as a recorded session. For more information, please contact Emalee Hamblen at ehamblen@tntech.edu.
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Budget Training for December
December budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session. Recorded trainings are also available on our homepage in addition to the monthly training dates, please click here to view our recorded sessions. Please note the General Budget Training is the only required training needed for signature authority on budget revisions that must be attended virtually, and it is not available as a recorded session. For more information, please contact Emalee Hamblen at ehamblen@tntech.edu.
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Human Resources Organizational Changes
The Human Resources Department is excited to announce some organizational changes for your awareness.
Ali Sparkman has been promoted to the Employee Relations Specialist position. Ali will provide guidance and direction on various employee relations issues, including performance management, conflict resolution, policy interpretation, HR investigations, and other employment issues.
Please welcome Loren Bowman, who has been hired as an HR Generalist. Loren’s primary responsibilities are focused on recruiting, employment, onboarding, and general HR matters.
As a result of these position changes, the HR Generalist areas of responsibilities for the colleges/departments have been realigned, see the changes here: https://www.tntech.edu/hr/staff.php