Tech Times

Category: Administration

  • Process for Internal Applicants to Apply for Open Positions in Talon

    Process for Internal Applicants to Apply for Open Positions in Talon

    The process for current employees to apply for open campus positions has changed as part of the Talon implementation. Please use the following link to review important instructions for applying as an internal applicant.

  • Reporting Fraud, Waste, and Abuse – Spring 2026

    Per Tech Policy 131, if you reasonably believe fraud, waste, or abuse* has occurred, please report it to:

    Your supervisor OR

    • Tech Internal Audit
      Tech Online Reporting
      (931) 372-3045OR
    • Tennessee Comptroller’s Office 
      State of Tennessee Online Reporting
      (800) 232-5454

      *Definitions:
      Fraud – intentional deception to achieve unlawful personal gain
      Waste – extravagant, careless, or needless use of funds, property, or personnel
      Abuse – unnecessary or unreasonable use of government funds or property

  • HR Office Hour Recording for March

    The recording for the March HR Office Hour that reviewed the Annual Performance Evaluation process for all non-faculty permanent employees is available at: https://www.tntech.edu/private/hr/live-office-hours.php

     

     

  • 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.