Tech Times

Category: Administration

  • Meet the Tech Tomorrow faculty leaders: Lenly Weathers, Education for Life

    Meet the Tech Tomorrow faculty leaders: Lenly Weathers, Education for Life

    Lenly Weathers, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, has been named the faculty leader for the Tech Tomorrow Education for Life goal.

    “As the team leader for Education for Life, I am eager to reach out to students, faculty, staff and administrators to promote the priorities under this facet of Tech Tomorrow by improving current practices or creating new ones,” Weathers said. “This will mean continuing to evolve a Tech-unique general education curriculum to provide the foundation for technologically adept, analytically capable, career-ready graduates. Expanding the diversity of our student population is also a priority of Education for Life, as is the related goal of developing each student’s global awareness in our increasingly interconnected, global society.”

    The previous leader for this goal was Ed Lisic, professor of chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences.

    Learn about Tech Tomorrow then share your ideas or what you are already doing via https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pThNQkBDrPW1M1.

  • Support GA taxable amount

    The Office of Graduate Studies is now sending a listing of the Support GA tuition benefits paid each semester on their behalf to the Payroll/Business Office. The Spring 2022 portion will be added to the taxable income on the April 29th paycheck. This will increase the tax liability and possibly the federal income tax deduction. This amount does not increase your net pay. If you have any questions feel free to contact Dustin Agee in Payroll at 931-372-3041.

    Here is an explanation of how the IRS treats assistantships:
    Tuition benefits offered to graduate assistants are generally excluded from taxable income under section 117(d) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). However, section 117(d) only excludes from taxable income tuition benefits for graduate students who are engaged in teaching activities or research activities at the University. Graduate assistants not engaged in such teaching or research activities at the University cannot be excluded from taxable income under section 117(d). These assistantships do not qualify for the $5,250 exclusion.

  • Closing Memo for Fiscal Year 2022

    Please review the closing memo for fiscal year 2021-2022 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).

  • Search for Associate Provost for Online Education and Faculty Development

    The Office of the Provost is conducting an internal search to fill the position of Associate Provost for Online Education & Faculty Development.  Anyone interested in applying should review the job description and apply here:  https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/14013

    For additional information, please contact Carol Holley at cholley@tntech.edu or Dean Mike Gotcher, chair of the search committee at mgotcher@tntech.edu.

     

  • Student Affairs Departmental Changes

    Student Affairs would like to announce the following office relocations

    • Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Dean of Students – relocated to Roaden University Center Room 230
    • Eagle Card Office – relocated to Roaden University Center Room 119

    The Student Affairs Office would also like to announce the following personnel changes.

    • Sandra Bohannon – promoted to Assistant Vice President for Health, Wellness, and Well-being and Director of the Burnett Student Recreation and Fitness Center
    • Charria Campbell – promoted to Director of Student Engagement & Intercultural Affairs
    • Matt Nisbet – promoted to Director of Assessment, Marketing & Technology/Data Analyst
    • Benjamin Stubbs – Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement – new hire starts April 8th
    • Courtney Thompson – Executive Director of University Housing and Residential Life – new hire
    • Katie Williams, EdD – promoted to Assistant Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Dean of Students
    • Kim York – promoted to Assistant to the Vice President

     

     

  • Meet the Tech Tomorrow faculty leaders: Tom Timmerman, Exceptional Stewardship

    Meet the Tech Tomorrow faculty leaders: Tom Timmerman, Exceptional Stewardship

    Tom Timmerman, professor and chair of the Department of Decision Sciences and Management in the College of Business, has been named the faculty leader for the Tech Tomorrow Exceptional Stewardship goal.

    “Tennessee Tech is widely known for its great return-on-investment for students,” Timmerman said. “Our graduates receive well-paying jobs for the modest price they pay for a Tech education. I’m very proud of this reputation and believe that it is a key strategic strength of the university.

    “So how do we maintain this strength? We must continue to provide high value to students through high-quality programs, faculty and services. But we must provide these things while also minimizing unnecessary costs. I’m happy to lead the Exceptional Stewardship Working Group in an effort to continuously find ways to provide value to our students while controlling costs. We have an outstanding group of faculty, administrators and students with great ideas for achieving this goal and I look forward to working with them.”

    The previous leader for this goal was Ann Davis, professor of accounting in the College of Business.

    Learn about Tech Tomorrow then share your ideas or what you are already doing via https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pThNQkBDrPW1M1.

  • The Burnett Recreation and Fitness Center Personnel Changes

    The Marc Burnett Recreation and Fitness Center is pleased to share the following new hires

    Les Fralix has been promoted to the position of Associate Director for the MBRC.  Les has been with the University since 2014.

    Spencer Ryan recently accepted the position of Coordinator for Intramural Sports.  Spencer has been with the University since 2017.

    Mike Storch joined the MBRC team as a Student Center Section Supervisor in February.  Mike is new to the University family.

    We look forward to sharing future information with our campus community.  Wings UP!

  • Meet the Tech Tomorrow faculty leaders: Holly Anthony, Innovation in All We Do

    Meet the Tech Tomorrow faculty leaders: Holly Anthony, Innovation in All We Do

    Holly Anthony, professor of mathematics education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in the College of Education, has been named the faculty leader for the Tech Tomorrow Innovation in All We Do goal.

    “Strategic planning is key to moving an institution towards a future that is imagined but not yet fulfilled,” Anthony said. “I am excited to be invited to play a role in that movement. I have seen a number of really good ideas come to fruition in my tenure at Tech and I have seen other really good ideas get lost in the daily grind. It is my hope to bring life to ideas that will put Tech at the forefront of innovation in academia.

    “Tech Tomorrow is a dynamic strategic plan that is powered by the people for whom it is most impactful: students, faculty, staff, and the university. It will be a privilege to meet with faculty and students, hear their ideas for innovation in all we do, and work to develop those ideas into initiatives and programs that guide us towards excellence.”

    The previous leader for this goal was Jason Beach, associate professor of curriculum and instruction in the College of Education.

    Learn about Tech Tomorrow then share your ideas or what you are already doing via https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pThNQkBDrPW1M1.

  • Budget Office – April Training

    Budget Office training sessions for April are now scheduled if anyone is interested! Below is a brief description of each training:

    General Budget Training: This training gives a big picture overview of the university budget, Banner screens, and budget revisions. This training is required for signature authority on budget revisions.

    Budget Banner Screen Training: This training focuses specifically on the Banner screens frequently used for budgeting purposes. This is an optional training course.

    Budget Shadow System Training: This training focuses specifically on our Shadow System Template. This is an optional training course.

    Position Control Budget Training: This training focuses specifically on topics related to position control including new position set ups, personnel action forms, budget revisions for permanent positions, how to verify permanent position funding, lapsed salary, etc. This is an optional training course.

    Please click the link below to register for a virtual session. We look forward to meeting with you!

    Training Registration Link

  • Meet the Tech Tomorrow faculty leaders: Jeremy Blair, Engagement for Impact

    Meet the Tech Tomorrow faculty leaders: Jeremy Blair, Engagement for Impact

    Jeremy Blair, assistant professor of art education in the School of Art, Craft and Design, has been named the faculty leader for the Tech Tomorrow Engagement for Impact goal.

    “I am so excited to serve on the Tech Tomorrow Strategic Planning team,” Blair said. “As the new faculty lead for Engagement for Impact, I look forward to fostering innovative partnerships, developing engaging programs, and building bridges across campus that empower our students and university.

    “Tech Tomorrow provides a unique opportunity for me to collaborate across disciplines, explore new directions and infrastructures, and dream without boundaries. Speaking with today’s students and faculty inspires me to serve Tech Tomorrow creatively and reimagine the future of Tennessee Tech.”

    He served on the previous Innovation in All We Do working group, as well as on the Rural Reimagined Grand Challenge committee.

    The previous leader for this goal was Bedelia Russell, associate professor of nursing instruction in the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing.

    Learn about Tech Tomorrow then share your ideas or what you are already doing via https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5pThNQkBDrPW1M1.