As of 2021, Tennessee Tech will no longer serve as administrator for the AirMedCare service. This termination of agreement will not affect the current issued memberships for Tennessee Tech employees.
To renew membership or to inquire about your existing membership, please contact:
Robert Keen
Membership Sales Manager
AirMedCare Network
robert.keen@gmr.net
(931) 256-7383
www.amcnrep.com/Robert-Keen/
With articles including a history of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, an exploration of our community’s collective trauma, and body positivity, we invite you to view our latest issue of Attune. This newsletter is published twice yearly and focuses on gender-equity issues as well as Women’s Center resources and upcoming events. A digital version of the latest edition can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/women/attune-newsletter.php. Paper copies are available at the Women’s Center located in RUC 339.
Email womenscenter@tntech.edu
Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTech_Today_Show_9-11-20.mp3
This week’s Tennessee Tech Today includes President Phil Oldham discussing the latest Money Magazine ranking; Students Katelyn Dibrell and Isabel Badoe talking about Eagle’s Flight; and, Lauren Michel, assistant professor in earth sciences, talking about getting an article published in Sedimentology.
Please welcome Charles (Chuck) Roberts the new AVP of Facilities & Business Services to campus! Mr. Roberts comes to us from Arnold Air Force Base where he was a Colonel and served as Vice President for Facilities/IT/Security/Medical/Student Services. Over his career with the USAF, Mr. Roberts’ responsibilities have included management of large facilities including asset management, capital construction, housing, energy savings initiatives, space optimization and emergency management.
Mr. Roberts received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from United States Air Force Academy, Master of Science in Engineering and Environmental Management from the Air Force Institute of Technology and Master’s Degree in Military National Resource Strategy and Policy from National Defense University.
We are excited for Mr. Roberts to join our campus community.
Applications are now open to join the Zeta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi! Alpha Kappa Psi is considered to be the best developer of principled business leaders and is the oldest and largest coed business fraternity in the world that is also accepting of all majors and classes of students, including grad students. AKPsi members receive countless opportunities to improve their professional and career skills on the national, regional, and even chapter levels. AKPsi also offers skill learning and experience, networking events, service & travel opportunities, personal development, and so much more! Check out Zeta Upsilon’s Informational video at https://youtu.be/vnQ3FJnmZ3c to learn all about these great features and why YOU would make a great addition to the brotherhood!
Be sure to also follow TntechAKPsi on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to stay up-to-date on current chapter events. Any questions, comments, or concerns may be addressed to Brianna Hellman at zuvpmembership@gmail.com.
Be sure to join Tennessee Tech president Phil Oldham on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 11 a.m. in Memorial Gym for the Fall semester Chat with the President. Free refreshments will be served. For those attending, face coverings will be required and to maintain at least six-feet for social distancing.
New! Join an employee webinar. Hear directly from our insurance carriers as they present their products – and you can ask questions about the different options.
Click this link to the flier that is posted on the ParTNers for Health website, under About Enrollment to register and learn more.
The webinar at 11 a.m. CT will repeat at 3 p.m. CT each day.
• Thursday, Sept. 10 — Disability plan options
• Friday, Sept. 11 — Medical network options (BlueCross BlueShield & Cigna)
• Thursday, Sept. 17 — Davis Vision plan options
• Friday, Sept. 18 — Optum Bank HSA option/FSA options
• Thursday, Sept. 24 — Life Insurance plans
• Friday, Sept. 25 — Dental options (Cigna Prepaid & MetLife DPPO)
Registration is required for the webinar sessions.
Annual Enrollment for 2021 Benefits begins on October 1, 2020, and ends on October 16, 2020 at 4:30 pm CST. All employees will receive information from ParTNersForHealth through their emails, listed within Edison, about the Annual Enrollment process.
Below is important information and instructions regarding Annual Enrollment.
Annual Enrollment Newsletter 2021
How to retrieve your Edison Access ID
How to reset your Edison Password
Please watch for future Tech Times articles on upcoming TTU Help Sessions and information on navigating Edison to review and make your benefit selections.
If you have questions, please contact your HR Generalist or Benefit Specialist.
Feedback Requested.
If you participated in one of the sessions to interview the candidates for the General Counsel position, we encourage you to provide feedback at the link provided or by providing comments to Lee Wray at LWray@tntech.edu or x3893.
https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3LhEw7RMJAh4ts9
TTU Water Professionals and Engineers Without Borders are currently electing officers for the 2020-2021 school year! Eligible positions for each student organization include: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Event Coordinators, Project Coordinators, and EJC Representative. Being an officer will allow you to gain leadership skills and improve your resume, all while making a difference in both the local community and abroad. If you are interested in running for a position for either organization, please contact EWB at ttu.ewb@gmail.com and TTU Water Professionals at ttuwaterprofessionals@gmail.com. All candidates must contact the organization(s) no later than Thursday Sept. 10 at 5:00 pm in order to be included on the ballot.