Tech Times

Category: Administration

  • New Reserved Parking Added to Derryberry Lot

    New Reserved Parking Added to Derryberry Lot

    The Derryberry parking lot is undergoing some changes for the 2021-22 school year. This year employees have the opportunity to purchase one of 15 reserved parking spaces located in front of Derryberry for an annual rate of $700. The reserved spots will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have already requested and/or received your 2021-22 permit, you are still eligible to request one of the reserved spots and any monies already paid for a permit will be applied to your new selection.

    Please keep in mind all general parking policies apply to these permit holders including the following:

    • One permit per person – permits cannot be shared
    • This permit will allow individuals to park in any valid parking spot in Gold, Purple, and Red zones on campus (excluding Green and Teal zone, and visitor or other reserved spaces such as facilities or police parking)
    • In the event that the lot in front of Derryberry is closed for any reason, permit holders will need to find an alternative parking spot

    In order to request one of the reserved spots, this form (click here) will open on Thursday, Aug. 12, at noon. Parking and Transportation Services will contact the first 15 respondents via their Tennessee Tech email with instructions for securing their permit. If the office does not receive a timely response, they will move on to the next person who has submitted the form.

    Office of Parking and Transportation Services
    parking@tntech.edu

  • Educational Assistance

    Fall 2021 Deadlines and Reminders

    Please review the Tech Master Calendar for additional dates and deadlines.

    Submit educational discount forms to HR by July 19, 2021 to ensure timely processing.
    The first day to register for a course at Tech if you are using a fee waiver is July 22, 2021. (An exception to this date might be necessary in summer if an employee is taking an Intersession course. The rule is 4 weeks prior to the start of the semester.)
    Tennessee Tech fee payment/enrollment confirmation deadline for Fall is August 17, 2021.
    Last day for 100% refund for First and Full Term is August 18, 2021.
    Tennessee Tech Fall Term classes begin August 19, 2021.
    TN eCampus Fall classes begin August 23, 2021.
    TN eCampus last day for 100% refund is August 22, 2021.

     

  • Budget Office – August Training Sessions

    Budget Office training sessions for August 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.

  • Faculty/Advisor SSB Access Request Process Updated

    ITS has recently improved the request process for instructor & advisor access to Self Service Banner (SSB). The Banner SSB Faculty/Advisor Access Form has been introduced in a digital method with automatic routing. We will no longer accept paper or PDF forms starting Thursday, July 23. This is required for instructors who need to be added to teach a course or courses. The information required for the form:

    • Submitter’s name & contact info
    • Instructor’s Name & T-Number
    • The instructor’s supervisor (Name & Email)
    • The starting Term for access
    • Doctoral or Clinical qualification (if applicable)

    The department may submit the request on behalf of the faculty or advisor. The form will be signed by the instructor’s supervisor, and SSB approver. The form can be found on the ITS Banner Information page:

    https://www.tntech.edu/banner

    Please contact Information Security for any questions regarding the new form.

  • Associate Vice President of Human Resources Interview Session

    You are invited to participate in question and answer session with the candidate interviewing to be our next AVP for Human Resources.

    For faculty, staff and students the session is scheduled for the following in the President’s Conference Room: Derryberry Hall 210

      July 21 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Kevin Vedder

    Candidate information is provided at:  https://www.tntech.edu/private/hr/avp-candidates.php . A survey will also be posted to this page for you to use to evaluate the candidates.

    We appreciate your attendance and look forward to hearing your feedback on each of the candidates.

  • GA Tax Implications: Summer 2021

    Attention GAs: Tax implications on graduate assistantships

    The Office of Graduate Studies and the Office of Financial Aid is now sending a listing of the tuition benefits paid each semester on your behalf to the Payroll/Business Office. For some assistantships the amount will be added to the taxable income on your July 30th paycheck and will increase your tax liability and possibly your federal income tax deduction. This amount does not increase your net pay.
    If you want to change your W-4 to prevent or lessen the withholding amount, the form is here. This form must be returned to the Payroll Office by 4:30 p.m., Friday, July 16th, to process on the July 30th paycheck.
    If you have questions regarding the W-4 process, contact the Payroll Office by e-mailing payroll@tntech.edu.

    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).

  • Associate Vice President for Human Resources Interview Sessions

    You are invited to participate in question and answer sessions with the candidates interviewing to be our next AVP for Human Resources.

    For faculty, staff and students the sessions are scheduled for  the following dates in the President’s Conference Room, Derryberry Hall 210:

      • July 7 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Phaedra Harris
        • July 6 1:30-2:15 p.m. – David Conley

      July 21 10:30-11:15 a.m. – Kevin Vedder

    Candidate information is provided at:  https://www.tntech.edu/private/hr/avp-candidates.php . A survey will also be posted to this page for you to use to evaluate the candidates.

    We appreciate your attendance and look forward to hearing your feedback on each of the candidates.

  • Budget Office – July Training Sessions

    Budget Office training sessions for July 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!

    https://its.tntech.edu/display/MON/Training+Course+Registration

    Please contact the Budget Office if you have any questions.

     

     

  • Budget Office – June Training Sessions

    Budget Office training sessions for June 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.

    Budget Shadow System Training: This training focuses specifically on our Shadow System Template.

    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!

    https://its.tntech.edu/display/MON/Training+Course+Registration

    Please contact the Budget Office if you have any questions.

  • Annual Performance Evaluations Deadline

    Reminder that all 2020-2021 Staff Annual Evaluations are to be completed by Monday, May 31, 2021. By now supervisors should be conducting their evaluation review meetings so that employees can successfully acknowledge their evaluations prior to the May 31st deadline.

    If you have any questions in regards to performance evaluations please contact Ayla Whittaker ext. 3713 or by email amwhittaker@tntech.edu.