Tech Times

Category: Administration

  • 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/

  • 2021 W-2 Availability

    Electronic W-2s are now available online

    Update on Electronic W-2s.  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 W-2 is located under Tax Forms. Please note that your PIN is not required if you use Tech Express.

    Paper W-2s were mailed January 24th for employees who did not consent to receiving the electronic version. Employees who wish to receive W-2’s 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.

    https://www.tntech.edu/businessoffice/payroll/

  • 2021 W-2 and 1095-C Information

    PLEASE READ: W-2 and 1095-C Information [time sensitive]

    For your added security, we strongly encourage that your W-2 and 1095-C be delivered electronically through Eagle Online/Banner Self-Service.  This keeps your personal information from being sent through the mail and it will be available to you sooner.  To consent, you can log into Tech Express, Eagle, Employee-Tax Forms-Electronic Regulatory Consent.  Read the statement and check the box to consent.

    Address Changes: Please contact Human Resources with your T# for any address changes. This can be done by stopping by Derryberry Hall Rm 146 or at HR@tntech.edu

    Complete this by Friday, January 14, 2022, to ensure your election is recorded prior to the release of 2021 W-2s.

  • Bursar – Extended Office Hours – January 10th

    The Bursar’s Office will be open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. today, Monday, January 10.

    For questions, contact bursar@tntech.edu or visit https://www.tntech.edu/bursar/

  • Extended Office Hours

    Below is a list of offices that plan to extend their hours until 5:30 pm on Thursday (January 6), Friday (January 7) and Monday (January 10).

    • Accessible Education Center
    • Admissions
    • Counseling Center
    • Eagle Card
    • Financial Aid/Scholarships
    • Graduate Studies
    • Health Services
    • Launchpad
    • Military and Veteran Affairs
    • Records
    • Residential Life

     

  • University Advancement Has New Guidelines and a Form for Gift-in-Kind Donations

    New guidelines and a form for gift-in-kind donations are available on the University Advancement website. A gift-in-kind is tangible personal property that is subject to personal ownership. Examples can include personal collections of art, books, coins or movies; cars, boats, and aircraft; animals, such as livestock; equipment; software; and printed materials. Gift-in-kind donations support the Foundation’s mission by helping to strengthen programs and provide the best educational experience to students. Donations allow donors to receive the benefit of a charitable contribution without drawing on their cash reserves.

    Click here to view the information and email AdvancementServices@tntech.edu with any questions.

  • Budget Office – December Training Sessions

    Budget Office training sessions for December 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.

    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.

  • Attention GAs: Tax Implications-’21 FA

    The Office of Graduate Studies is now sending a listing of the GA taxable tuition benefits paid each semester on your behalf to the Payroll/Business Office. The Fall 2021 portion will be added to the taxable income on your November 30th paycheck. This will increase your tax liability and possibly your federal income tax deduction. This amount does not increase your net pay.

    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.