Tech Times

Category: Administration

  • Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Training Program

    Fostering diversity and cultivating inclusion is a core value of Tennessee Tech. The Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program is designed to provide employees with the knowledge and skills to help Tennessee Tech achieve our diversity goals and create an inclusive environment for everyone. This program will also provide employees with the skills to foster inclusive excellence in all they do.

    The certificate program is an 8-week virtual program that partners with colleagues across campus. Each participant will be awarded a certificate, recognized in Tech Times, receive a specialty item, and invited to the Scholars luncheon.  Participants must be able to devote a minimum of 2-3 hours a week for 8-weeks to complete the program and have supervisor approval to participate in the full program.

    The next class starts August 3, 2020.

    For more information and to register for the program visit: https://www.tntech.edu/hr/training/dei_training.php

  • John Smith named Interim Associate Vice President of University Development

    John Smith named Interim Associate Vice President of University Development

    John Smith has been named Interim Associate Vice President of University Development.  Smith currently serves as the Executive Director for University Advancement, where he leads the Advancement Services unit (which encompasses financial services, gift and pledge processing, and records and research) and provides strategic vision and coordination for the entire University Advancement division.  In addition to 25 years of experience in relationship building, fundraising, and advancement policy, Smith also serves as a district board member for the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).  He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and a Master of Business Administration, both from Tennessee Tech.

    The Associate Vice President for Development provides long-term strategic leadership for the University’s philanthropic needs and day-to-day leadership of the Development Team.  This critical position also serves as a thought partner to the deans and other academic leaders and will assume responsibility of a portfolio of donors and prospective donors.

  • New Vehicle Rental Agreement with Enterprise Rent-a-Car

    Central Procurement completed a competitive bid for vehicle rentals this spring, and the statewide contract was awarded once again to Enterprise Rent A Car (Enterprise Holdings Inc.).  Faculty and staff should continue to rent vehicles through Enterprise using the existing Tennessee Tech process.  For any Enterprise vehicle rentals that took place May 20, 2020, or later, please process payments against the new Eagle Buy contract number BL202000205.  Contact Donna Wallis, Purchasing and Contracts, dwallis@tntech.edu with any questions.

  • Search for Director, Women’s Center

    The Women’s Center is conducting a search (internal only) for a part-time Director to lead and support efforts for women’s equity across campus and the community. The appointment to the position is for 1 – 3 years and is renewable. Applicants will be required to electronically upload a Letter of Interest and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should contact Cheryl Montgomery at cmontgomery@tntech.edu. Nominations should include candidate’s name, current position, campus address, telephone number, and email. New screening date: May 12th, 2020, open until filled. Quick Link to Posting: http://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/12270

  • Annual Performance Evaluations

    Your Human Resources team wanted to send a reminder that the end of the 2019/2020 performance evaluation rating period is quickly approaching. Please review the below deadlines:

      • Supervisor Completes Employee Evaluation: May 16th

     

      • Reviewing Officer Approves Evaluation: May 31st

     

      • Evaluation Review Meeting: May 31st

     

      Employee Acknowledges Evaluation: June 6th

    Please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions.

  • Human Resources Training Academy: COVID-19 Training Series

    Your Human Resources Training Academy is excited to announce that we have partnered with community and university partners to bring you COVID-19 focused training’s during the month of May.

    May 07: Dr: Bedelia Russell:

      Healthcare Tips and Information

        This training will offer healthcare related information regarding COVID-19. Tips and safe practices will be discussed.

        (Date: TBD) Regions Bank:

          Finances in the COVID Era and Beyond

            This training will focus on how to remain financially secure during the COVID pandemic and beyond.

          May 19th: Thomas Heard:

            Transitioning Back to Work after COVID and Managing Telecommuting

              This training will focus on issues, tips, and concerns relating to telecommuting, transitioning back from telecommuting, and how to be successful in any work setting.
              • May 27th:

             John Woodard and Eric Brown:

              Cyber Security Awareness During and After COVID

                This two-part training will focus on ensuring best security practices during telecommuting and upon return to campus. Tips on safeguarding yourself will be provided.

              Additional training’s will be added during the month.

              Register Now: https://its.tntech.edu/display/MON/Training+Course+Registration+-+HR

            • Excellent Advisor Nomination

              Excellent Advisor Nomination

              Don’t miss your chance to nominate a faculty or professional advisor for the 2020 Excellence in Advising Award.  A plaque and cash award will be presented to the deserving recipient(s).

              The selection committee will evaluate the types of evidence listed here to select recipient(s).

              Visit the Excellence in Advising Awards page here for additional details and instructions on submitting nomination(s) online.

              Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

              Please contact Simone McKelvey at smckelvey@tntech.edu if you have questions.

               

            • Search for Director, Women’s Center

              The Women’s Center is conducting a search (internal only) for a part-time Director to lead and support efforts for women’s equity across campus and the community. The appointment to the position is for 1 – 3 years and is renewable. Applicants will be required to electronically upload a Letter of Interest and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should contact Cheryl Montgomery at cmontgomery@tntech.edu. Nominations should include candidate’s name, current position, campus address, telephone number, and email. New screening date: April 30th, 2020, open until filled. Quick Link to Posting: http://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/12270

            • Nominate an Excellent Advisor

              Nominate an advisor for the 2020 Excellence in Advising Award.

              The selection committee will evaluate the types of evidence listed here to select recipient(s).

              Visit the Excellence in Advising Awards page here for additional details and instructions on submitting nomination(s) online.

              Deadline for submission is Wednesday, April 29, 2020

              Please contact Simone McKelvey at smckelvey@tntech.edu if you have questions.

               

            • Human Resources Notification: EAP

              Your HR team wanted to remind you that if anyone feels that they need additional support during this time, please contact the Employee Assistance Program (toll free 1-800-548-6549) in order to speak with a counselor over the phone or to obtain referrals for counselors in their communities.  This service is available to employees 24 hours per day / 7 days per week.  Additional resources can be obtained through the EAP website, www.here4tn.com.