Tech Times

Category: Administration

  • Call for EDGE QEP course grant applications!

    Call for EDGE QEP course grant applications!

    EDGE: Enhanced Discovery through Guided Exploration is TTU’s Quality Enhancement Plan. The EDGE Creative Inquiry Course Grant Program offers Faculty the opportunity to redesign undergraduate or graduate courses to include creative inquiry projects and assignments. In addition, the EDGE rubric is now an optional method of assessing student work – faculty may propose another method for assessment. The limit on individual course grants is $5,000. The limit on multiple-course curriculum grants is $15,000. April 8 is the application deadline.
    https://www.tntech.edu/oci-qep/edge-curriculum-grant.php

    lweathers@tntech.edu – (931) 372-6539

  • Microsoft MFA Rollout Continuing

    Microsoft MFA Rollout Continuing

    Back in January, ITS informed all campus users that Tennessee Tech had selected Microsoft to replace IDME as our Multi-Factor Authentication and Self-Service Password Reset system. Part of this transition required all users to register in the new system. For those who haven’t completed the registration process, we have enabled a guided experience that will display when you begin accessing Tennessee Tech web-based applications. Please follow the steps outlined in the new Microsoft system to complete registration. While the work for migrating users is completing, the application migration into our new Microsoft system is continuing. As a result, you will start to see a different experience when logging in to some applications, which may include additional prompts for your email address until the migration has completed.

    For more information about this new system, visit the Tennessee Tech Self-Service Portal and search “Microsoft MFA”. If you have questions, contact the IT Help Desk.

  • Nominations Being Accepted for Outstanding Staff Awards

    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.  Nominations can be made by any member of the Tennessee Tech community (faculty, staff and students).  Please visit our Employee Recognition page for more information and to make a nomination.  The deadline for nominations is March 24, 2022.

    For questions or additional information please email us (ttubenefits@tntech.edu).

  • 2021 1095C Availability

    2021 1095C Availability

    Electronic 1095Cs are now available online

    Review your Electronic 1095C –  First log into TechExpress (https://express.tntech.edu).  Select “Eagle” button from the Quicklinks area. This will take you to Eagle Online.  Select the Employee tab, and your 1095C is located under Tax Forms.

    Paper 1095Cs were mailed March 1st for employees who did not consent to receiving the electronic version. Employees who wish to receive 1095Cs electronically in the future can select Electronic Regulatory Consent in Tech Express under Tax Forms. We encourage employees to select Electronic Regulatory Consent as it reduces the risk of others obtaining your personal information through mail theft.

    If you have any questions about your 1095C, please contact HumanResources@tntech.edu.

  • Budget Office – Upcoming Deadlines & Training

    All current estimate budget revisions are due to the Budget Office by March 10th. All academic units should have their budget revisions submitted to the Provost’s Office for final approval by March 7th.

    Budget Office training sessions for March have also been 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! https://www.tntech.edu/businessoffice

    Training Registration Link

     

  • Cyber Threats – Shields Up!

    With geopolitical tensions increasing, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a bulletin recommending all organizations to be especially vigilant during this time. Cyber threats are a common component in multi-front attacks, and universities are equally at risk of being the focus for one of these attacks. https://www.cisa.gov/shields-up

    What can you do to help?

    • Keep an eye out for any unexpected or unusual network behavior.
    • Make sure any personal devices are current on their OS and app updates.
    • Scrutinize all emails from senders you do not recognize. (Over 90% of cyber attacks begin with an email.)
    • Report suspicious emails with the Phish Alert button in Outlook (or by forwarding it to abuse@tntech.edu).

    If you have questions or need to report odd cyber behavior, please contact the Information Security Office. (ociso@tntech.edu)

    Everyone has a part in helping our campus stay cyber safe!

  • Annual Performance Evaluation Training

    Annual Performance Evaluation Training

    The 2021-2022 annual performance evaluation training schedule for Administrative / C&S Employees and Supervisors has been finalized

    Are you a New Employee, or a New Supervisor, or just need refresher training on the Performance Evaluation Process – Please schedule your training by clicking on the below links.

    The Registration Link for Employee Training is

    https://tntech-its.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=12868600

    The Registration Link for Supervisor Training is

    https://tntech-its.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=12868638

     If you have any questions regarding the Performance Evaluation Process, please contact Human Resources at TTUEmployment@tntech.edu.

  • Annual Performance Evaluation Schedule

    Annual Performance Evaluation Schedule

    The 2021-2022 annual performance evaluation process for Administrative and C&S Staff will begin on March. 1. The prelude to the full evaluation process will consist of a position description review. Please notify your HR Generalist of any significant changes to job duties that may need to be updated before the Supervisor creates the plan.

    PeopleAdmin will send automated notifications via email starting at the end of February and continue through the evaluation cycle.

    Human Resources will be releasing an updated performance evaluation website and training dates prior to March.

    To register for Performance Evaluation Training (employee and supervisor), please click on the HR Training Registration Link:  https://its.tntech.edu/display/MON/Training+Course+Registration+-+HR.

    If you have questions regarding the Performance Evaluation Process, please contact Human Resources at TTUEmployment@tntech.edu.

     

     

  • HR Staffing Update

    The office of Human Resources would like to make the campus community aware of some personnel changes.  Sindi Christopher, Benefits Specialist, has accepted a position outside of the University.  We are pleased to announce that Apolonia “Apple” Garcia will be the new Benefits Specialist effective immediately.  Apple started in HR as an Administrative Associate 5 in July of 2021 and has over eleven years of HR experience that includes benefits, talent acquisition, onboarding, training, and special projects.  Ms. Garcia currently holds an A.A.S in Contemporary Management, and she is working towards her B. S. Degree at TTU, majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Management and a minor in Spanish.

    Apple’s office phone is 931-372-3713, and email at adgarcia@tntech.edu

  • Budget Office – February Training Sessions

    Budget Office training sessions for February have been 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 or visit our homepage on the website to register for a virtual session. We look forward to meeting with you!

    Training Registration Link

    Please contact the Budget Office if you have any questions. https://www.tntech.edu/businessoffice/