Have you registered your new MFA methods yet? The university will be migrating soon to using Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication & Self-Service Password Reset system. Please register at least 2 methods of authentication today! You can set up these methods via the MS Info Quicklink in TechExpress and find more information about the process. Guided setup videos and class sign-ups can be found at: https://go.tntech.edu/mfa
Category: Administration
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Gold/Purple Career Readiness Makeup Workshop on Nov. 11
Do you still need to attend one more workshop to complete your Gold or Purple Career Readiness Application? Join the Center for Career Development on Thursday, Nov. 11, beginning at 11 a.m. in Clement Hall 212 for our final Career Readiness Workshop of the semester!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Gold Career Readiness Certificate for freshman and sophomore students or the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.
To attend virtually, access the TEAMS link in Handshake Events. To receive credit for attending, you must log in with your Tennessee Tech email, participate if asked to during the workshop and be present for at least 80% of the presentation, and make sure that your camera is turned on during your attendance.
Gold access link: https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/777336/share_preview
Purple access link: https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/777337/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development.
career@tntech.edu
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Virtual Employer Spotlight featuring Electrolux is Tuesday, Nov. 9
Join Electrolux at their Virtual Employer Spotlight on Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon! Representatives will be discussing career opportunities in the field of engineering. They currently have two available co-op opportunities! These positions are currently listed on their Handshake page, so get a step ahead and APPLY NOW!!!
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with recruiters about their excellent opportunities!
Access event information and Teams invitation in the Handshake Events link below.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/891686/share_preview
Virtual Employer Spotlight events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Careers n’ Coffee featuring Sherman College of Chiropractic is Monday, Nov. 8th
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of coffee while speaking with recruiters from Sherman College of Chiropractic on Monday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
Sherman College of Chiropractic offers a professional degree program leading to the doctor of chiropractic degree. On its 80-acre campus in South Carolina, Sherman College provides students with a comprehensive chiropractic education, preparing them to enter the field as highly skilled, compassionate, ethical and successful doctors of chiropractic.
DO NOT miss this opportunity to speak with recruiters as they share information about degree opportunities offered by Sherman College!!
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on Nov. 9: Top Ten Resume Tips
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, Nov. 9, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room (2nd floor) for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop! Are you wondering how to build a top-tier resume? Be sure to attend this workshop where a staff member from the Center for Career Development will share with you the top ten tricks on how to build that perfect resume!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for a quick sign-in.
To attend virtually, access the TEAMS link in Handshake Events. To receive credit for attending, you must log in with your Tennessee Tech email, participate if asked to during the workshop and be present for at least 80% of the presentation, and make sure that your camera is turned on during your attendance.
https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/events/777326/share_preview
Career Readiness Workshops are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Budget Office – November Training Sessions
Budget Office training sessions for November 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!
Please contact the Budget Office if you have any questions.
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Empower Retirement (RetireReadyTN)
Empower Retirement (RetireReadyTN) virtual meeting appointment timeslots are available – employees can click on the following link to schedule a meeting with retirement plan advisor Ryan Marlin:
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2021 Holiday Payroll Deadlines
November Deadlines
• Extra Pay timesheets are due by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, November 5th
• October leave reports are due by Tuesday, November 2nd (Approvals due Friday, November 5th)
• The deadline for receipt of any payroll changes normally due by the 15th is 4:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 11th
• November monthly payroll is on Tuesday, November 30thDecember Deadlines
• Approval of Student/Temp payroll in TimeClock Plus is due by 12:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 1st
• December Student and Temp payroll is on Friday, December 10th
• Extra Pay timesheets are due by 4:30 PM on Friday, December 3rd
• November leave reports are due by Thursday, December 2nd (Approvals due Tuesday, December 7th)
• All other payroll items normally due on the 15th are due on Tuesday, December 7th
• December monthly payroll is on Wednesday, December 22nd
• Any checks not picked up will be mailed at noon on December 22ndJanuary Deadlines
• Approval of Student/Temp payroll in TimeClock Plus is due by 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
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Sick Leave Bank Enrollment – Faculty & Staff
The annual enrollment period for Faculty and Non-Faculty Sick Leave Banks is October 1 through October 31, 2021. If you are already a sick leave bank member, you do not need to re-enroll.
Please complete your enrollment form via DocuSign at Sick Leave Bank Form. Your form must be received by 4:30 pm on October 31, 2021. Please note that if you do wish to participate, the assessment will be fifteen (15.0) sick leave hours for full-time employees (prorated for permanent, part time). This will be deducted from your November Leave Report which will be turned in at the first of December.
NOTE: You may receive sick leave donations from other employees only if you are a sick bank member. Since the beginning of the program in 1989, there has not been a need to require more than the initial assessment of 15 hours for each full-time member.
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2022 BENEFITS HELP SESSIONS
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT FOR 2022 BENEFITS OCTOBER 1-15, 2021
IN-PERSON HELP SESSIONS
Clement Hall Room 313A
- Friday, October 1st 9-11am
- Tuesday, October 5th 9-11am
- Thursday, October 7th 9-11am
- Tuesday, October 12th 2-4 pm
- Friday, October 15th 1-4 pm
VIRTUAL HELP SESSIONS via Teams
Please use the link to register:
https://tntech-its.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=16822815- Friday, October 1st 1:30-3 pm
- Thursday, October 7th 1:30-3 pm
- Friday, October 15th 9-10:30 am/li>
