Tech Times

Category: Administration

  • 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

  • Use of University Brand on Social Media Accounts

    The university has updated guidelines for the use of the university brand on personal social media accounts.

    Using brand materials only on official accounts protects the integrity of the university’s image while also ensuring employees aren’t unintentionally held responsible for representing the institution online.

    Only social media accounts created and maintained with the requirements of the Tennessee Tech Social Media Policy (Policy No. 1130) may use the Tennessee Tech logos, seals, wordmarks or official graphics.

    Read the full guidelines here

  • 2025 W2s Mailed

    The 2025 W2s were mailed Friday, January 23rd, for all employees.  2025 W2s are not available electronically this year.  Please allow time for your W2 to arrive by mail.  Copies cannot be sent via email for security reasons.   For questions, please contact the Payroll office at Payroll@tntech.edu.

  • February 2026 Budget Training

    Budget training needed for signature authority on budget revisions is now scheduled for the month of February for anyone who is interested in attending. Please note this is a high-level review of the budget cycles, general guidelines, etc., this is not a Talon related training. Please click here to register.

  • Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    The full cutover schedule is available at the Talon website.

    January 16 – First biweekly payroll paid from Talon

    January 31 – First monthly payroll paid from Talon

  • Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    The full cutover schedule is on the Talon website.

    Dec 31: Last day students and temp hourly enter time in TimeClock Plus
    Jan 1: New hires resume. Bi-weekly employees—retirement, extra W-4 withholdings, and flat direct deposit amounts deducted each pay period (not monthly)
    Jan 2: Talon opens for suppliers, requisitions, contracts, POs, travel; last day for leave reports; clerical/temp/student time due for 12/29–1/11; all TimeClock Plus and Leave approvals due
    Jan 6: Last day to submit Corporate Card expenses in Chrome River

  • Upcoming End of Year Payroll Deadline

    Please fill out time before you leave on vacation and approve before leaving on vacation, when possible. All time and approvals will be due on January 5th. By the end of the day on the 5th, time entry will be locked and payroll will auto approve. Any additional time, changes, and corrections can still be made by contacting payroll.

    For more information on the Talon cutover plan, please visit the Talon website.

  • Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    The full cutover schedule is available at the Talon website.

    December 21

    • Last day to approve out-of-pocket expenses in Chrome River

    December 22

    • Banner Student Registration and Online Payments will be taken offline at 3:30 PM
      All Banner Systems (Student and Financial) will be taken offline at 4:30 PM

    December 23

    • Banner Student Systems will return to service before 8:00 AM
    • Banner Student Registration and Online Payments will return to service before 12:00 PM
      Last paycheck date from Banner

     

  • Bursar Office Closing

    The Bursar’s Office will open at 9:30am on Monday, December 22, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience.

  • Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    Upcoming Cutover Dates – Important Talon Transition Information

    The full cutover schedule is available at the Talon website.

    December 14

    • Last day for candidates to apply in PeopleAdmin
    • Last day to submit SEFs

    December 15

    • Last day to process PAFs for December Payroll
    • No new hires will be made after this date
    • Talon Career Site active; candidates can apply

    December 17

    • Last day to submit out-of-pocket expenses in Chrome River