The USPS has approved a mid-year rate increase for letter mail, postcards and flats that will go into effect on Aug. 29.
The deadline to mail packages at the current rates through our on-campus mail room will be Aug. 27, at 2pm.
Click here for more information on the rate changes
The Tennessee American Legion Boys State program, which is hosted by Dean of Student’s Office on Tennessee Tech’s campus every year, was recently featured by MootUp for using an innovative hybrid delivery method utilizing their 3D virtual platform. Due to COVID-19, this year’s 5-day leadership and citizenship program was developed in an online 3D virtual world that allowed delegates to participate in highly interactive experiences such as campaigning for mock government elections, earning points for city competitions, and building relationships with other high school students across the state. Tennessee Tech staff from several departments helped make this program a success by working as Senior Counselors. From the Boys State headquarters located in the RUC Multipurpose room, Senior Counselors interacted with the delegates virtually (via avatar and video) to provide guidance and support throughout the week. Many local and state government officials also participated in the program by providing educational presentations and interactions with the delegates.
In addition to a successful hybrid program, Mr. Jake Officer was elected Boys State Governor and chosen to represent the Tennessee program at Boys Nation in Washington, D.C.
To view the full MootUp feature about the Tennessee Boys State program, please visit their website.
Women in Higher Education in Tennessee (WHET) provides opportunities to cultivate personal and professional potential. The annual conference happens on October 15 and WHET hosts additional networking and workshop opportunities throughout the year. If you’d like to participate in WHET with the Women’s Center, please contact director Dr. Helen Hunt, hhunt@tntech.edu, by Wednesday, Aug. 18.
One of the representatives from YuJa Media will highlight the features of YuJa, demonstrate how to utilize each feature, and be available for questions. Topics to be covered include an overview of the platform, how to manage media, uploading media, linking to media, video quizzes, and more.
Lab Teaching Assistants needed for the fall semester for the following labs: Physics 2010, 2020, 2110, 2120, and Astronomy 1010. Please contact Linda in the Physics office in Foundation Hall, Room 219B, or by email at lkreis@tntech.edu for information and applications. Physics experience preferred.
One of the representatives from YuJa Media will highlight the features of YuJa, demonstrate how to utilize each feature, and be available for questions. Topics to be covered include an overview of the platform, how to manage media, uploading media, linking to media, video quizzes and more.
Vivid, the online training tool for our safety training, is down as we are working on a major upgrade to the program from our provider. Thank you for your patience.
Environmental Health & Safety.
Thanks to 2 amazing summer volunteers (from the Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Program), the main campus food pantry, located in Tech Village, will remain open for the month of August.
See important dates below:
August 1 – 29, 2021: Open on Wednesday from 11am – 5pm
August 30 – December 8, 2021: Regular Pantry Hours, Monday – Thursday, 8am – 5pm (excluding campus breaks and holidays)
***REMEMBER: We always have the auxiliary pantry available to you in the library at the front desk, during library hours
***NEW: As of July 16, 2021, the pantry has an outside pantry box for anyone who may find themselves in a hunger-related situation at a time neither pantry is open. It is stocked with pop-top foods, easily accessible and eat on-the-go items, including plastic-ware. This is a Butterfly Blessings Box (a new, local nonprofit).
After serving as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences for 14 years and as a faculty of Tennessee Tech for 33 years, Dr. Paul Semmes is retiring in September. Through his teaching and research in physics and his servant approach to leadership as Dean, the positive impact of Dean Semmes’ service is deep and lasting.
Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences will be Dr. Jeff Roberts. Dr. Roberts has served as Chair of the Department of History for 19 years and a faculty member at Tennessee Tech for 30 years. He has also served as Faculty Athletics Representative for 15 years. To facilitate a smooth transition in the Dean’s office, Dr. Roberts’ interim appointment will take effect August 1.
Interim Chair of the History Department will be Dr. Kent Dollar. Dr. Dollar is a Professor in History and has served as a faculty member at Tennessee Tech for 16 years. Dr. Dollar’s interim appointment will take effect August 1.
In addition to the Fraud, Waste, or Abuse reporting form, Tennessee Tech also has a form on Internal Audit’s website for confidentially reporting complaints about accounting, internal control, auditing matters, code of conduct, and other related issues that are NOT fraud, waste, or abuse. Complainants remain COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS to Internal Audit unless the last section of the form is completed. General complaints received on this form are routed to appropriate campus departments for follow-up.
The form can be submitted online or completed, printed, and mailed to Internal Audit, PO Box 5154, Cookeville, TN 38505.
The online form can be found at https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=322625.
The printable form can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/internalaudit/pdf/generalcomplaints/gencomp.pdf.