Annual Benefit Enrollment for 2021 opens Thursday, October 1, and closed Friday, October 16, at 4:30 pm CT.
Helpful Enrollment Materials can be found at the following links.
Annual Enrollment Newsletter
Employee Self Service Instructions
How to Retrieve your Edison Access ID
How to Reset your Edison Password
Benefits Administration Service Desk
1-800-253-9981 or 615-741-3590, M – F, 8am – 4:30pm CT.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the TTU Food Pantry will only be open from 10am – 1pm today. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will be back on regular schedule Tuesday and for the rest of the week.
Remember to sign up: www.tntech.edu/volunteer
TTU Food Pantry | Tech Village | 910 N. Dixie Ave. | Cookeville, TN 38505 | 931.372.6143
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTech_Today_Show_9-25-20.mp3
Julie Baker, associate dean of the College of Education, discusses the success of the HIPSTER program; Pedro Arce, a chemical engineering professor, talks about teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic; and, Steve Frye, director of the School of Interdisciplinary Studies, explains what it is like to have COVID-19.
Tennessee Tech’s chapter of AAUP will hold its next meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 via Zoom. All are welcome to attend the meeting. Previous members are encouraged to renew and non-members are invited to join our chapter. For more information or questions, please contact Chapter President Elizabeth Propes (History) at epropes@tntech.edu (or, if preferred elizabethpropes1870@gmail.com ) or Chapter Vice-President Dr. Josie McQuail (English) at jmcquail@tntech.edu Zoom link: https://tntech.zoom.us/j/97094001601?pwd=dENSeVlBUG1uSVpYbEVzWUdpb2YvQT09.
The Oakley STEM Center is honored to be one of the recipients of the 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award by INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine for their STEM 4 All Initiative. This award recognizes unique and innovative efforts for improving access to science, technology, engineering, and math for underrepresented students. These exceptional programs are dedicated to introducing and encouraging students of all ages and at all levels of education to pursue exciting academic opportunities and careers in these vital disciplines.
STEM 4 ALL is an inclusive program for K-12 students as well as adults with intellectual disabilities. Tennessee Tech faculty, STEM majors, and teacher candidates co-plan and co-teach STEM activities for participants and their families. The overall goal of STEM 4 ALL is to motivate this underserved student population to learn more about and pursue STEM disciplines.
TEA is the state division of the National Education Organization (NEA), which is not just the largest professional educator organization in the U.S. but the largest American professional organization of any kind. TEA has a vibrant Higher Ed component, and offers many professional development opportunities. Complimentary with membership is a liability insurance policy and access to legal advice through the Uniserve program. The NEW members rebate program has been extended intol fall, granting brand new members a $50 rebate. Payroll deduction is available for payment of dues. Contact Dr. J. McQuail to join as soon as possible, or for more information, or visit http://www.teateachers.org/
Mental health is a key part of your overall health. Free screenings are available and accessible through the Tech Counseling Center website at https://www.tntech.edu/counsel/.
By taking one of these free screenings you may quickly and easily determine whether a professional consultation might be helpful to you. Screenings are anonymous. After completing the brief questionnaire, you will immediately see your results, recommendations and key resources that are available to you.
In addition, the Tennessee Tech Eagle Eye After-Hours Crisis hotline is available to Tech students who may be experiencing a mental health crisis. The crisis hotline is available evenings, weekends and holidays for Tech students at 855-206-8997.
For more information, contact Christina Mick, cmick@tntech.edu, at the Counseling Center.
For Annual Enrollment Assistance, please register for one of the following virtual help sessions.
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Have you been putting off your health and fitness goals? Now is the time to act! For a limited time Campus Recreation is offering discounted prices for personal and small group training. Grab some friends and achieve your wellness goals for as little as $10 a session! For more information contact Health Promotions Coordinator Garrett Lucas at glucas@tntech.edu.
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTech_Today_Show_9-18-20.mp3
This week’s Tennessee Tech Today included Rory Roberts, an assistant professor in Mechanical Engineering, discussing a new research grant; nursing professor Melissa Geist talking about a distinguished honor she received; and, head coach Polk Brown giving an update on the Tech golf program.