Tech Times

Category: General

  • Testing Technician Position Open in the TLC

    The Volpe Library is seeking a Testing Technician for the Testing and Learning Center (TLC).  This job is ideal for graduating students or current students looking for work with benefits and tuition assistance.  Details are included in the posting, and the deadline to apply is October 10.  Please share with anyone who may be interested!  https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/13407?fbclid=IwAR1vGViA6pggBpFMN6Q2lu6IwIu9MrUKbWqH7OzCrXldyHWCXwAUuynNoTU

  • Looking for a Full-Time Job with Benefits at Tennessee Tech?

    The Volpe Library is seeking a Testing Technician for the Testing and Learning Center (TLC).  Typical hours are:  Sunday 1:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Monday 12 – 8:30 pm, Tuesday -Thursday 11:30 am-8:30 pm.  Between Semesters hours will be:  8 am – 4:30 pm M-F.  This job is full-time with benefits, including tuition assistance!  The job closes on October 10 – see more details and apply here:  https://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/13407?fbclid=IwAR1vGViA6pggBpFMN6Q2lu6IwIu9MrUKbWqH7OzCrXldyHWCXwAUuynNoTU

  • Buy Your Textbooks Now

    We are 6 weeks into the fall semester. That means it is time for the Bookstore to start looking forward to the Spring semester. We will begin returning unsold fall semester books October 11th. If you still need a book for your fall class please come in and purchase it now. If a book has been returned and you need it for class please let an employee know and the book can be ordered for you.

  • Friday Focus: QEP & URECA Grant Proposals

    Friday Focus: QEP & URECA Grant Proposals

    Friday Focus sessions are designed to provide just-in-time resources and information for faculty throughout the semester. Each session focuses on a different resource, tool, or program available to faculty. During this session, the Directors of QEP and URECA will discuss faculty grant opportunities and upcoming call for proposals. Come hear more about the purpose of these grants and the process for application!

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  • Project Green Challenge—October 1-30!

    Project Green Challenge—October 1-30!

    We encourage all TN Tech students, faculty, and staff to participate in the 2021 Project Green Challenge (PGC) from October 1-30. This is a global movement that features 30 days of environmental challenges for individuals to participate in for free!

    “Each day during the month of October, a uniquely themed challenge will be delivered to registered PGC participants by email at 6 am Pacific Time. Each challenge will be live for 24 hours inviting participants to complete actions and upload deliverables to acquire points. Deliverables include photos, videos, and text uploaded on the PGC site… Awesome ethical prize packages will be awarded daily for outstanding submissions.”

    Visit the PGC website (https://projectgreenchallenge.com/) to read more about these environmental challenges and learn how you can participate! #PGC2021

  • Tennessee Legislative Internship

    Would you like the opportunity to intern at the Tennessee General Assembly in Nashville full time during the Spring 2022 semester, to experience the state legislative process hands on, to gain valuable expertise in state government, and to build relationships with state leaders, all while earning 12 hours of academic credit? This internship is for you! Contact Lauren Harding at lharding@tntech.edu for information and application materials. Applications are due October 5th. All majors welcome!

  • Gamification and Awards Part 3

    Gamification and Awards Part 3

    In part 3 of the series, participants will have the opportunity to create their own award structure in their sandbox. Kyle and Kelvin will lead the exercise while participants will have an opportunity to apply what they have learned in sessions 1 & 2. Don’t worry—the CITL team will be there to guide and help as needed.

  • Friday Focus: Faculty Travel

    Friday Focus: Faculty Travel

    Friday Focus sessions are designed to provide just-in-time resources and information for faculty throughout the semester. Each session focuses on diverse resources, tools, or programs available to support faculty and/or student success. This week’s session will be presented by representatives from General Accounting. Participants will leave the session with a better understanding of the policies and procedures in place for faculty travel. Join us Friday, September 24th at 12 PM via Teams.

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  • CAFÉ Conversations: President’s Cabinet Series

    CAFÉ Conversations: President’s Cabinet Series

    Join us on September 22 for our next CAFÉ Conversations session with members of the President’s Cabinet: Karen Lykins, Chief Communication Officer, Lee Wray, Chief of Staff and Secretary to the Board of Trustees, and Troy Perdue, University Counsel.  During this session, Karen, Lee, and Troy will provide an overview of their area and current resources and activities that promote student and faculty success. The conversation will also serve as an opportunity to engage with faculty on how they can partner with each area on student success initiatives.

    Coffee, tea, water, and individual snacks will be provided. 

    Register 

  • SOA Interest Meetings – Sept. 22 & Sept. 23!

    SOA Interest Meetings – Sept. 22 & Sept. 23!

    Thinking about applying to be a 2022 Student Orientation Assistant (SOA)? Come to one of our SOA Interest Meetings to learn more about the position, ask questions, and hear from 2021 SOAs about their experiences! This week’s Interest Meetings will be held on:

      • Wednesday, September 22 at 5:00pm in the Jere Whitson Building Auditorium (2nd Floor)
    • Thursday, September 23 at 11:00am in the Jere Whitson Building Auditorium (2nd Floor)

    Pizza will be provided. The application deadline is October 1. www.tntech.edu/soa