Tech Times

Category: General

  • AAUP chapter will meet on October 1 at 11 a.m.

    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.

  • STEM 4 ALL initiative recipient of the 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

    STEM 4 ALL initiative recipient of the 2020 Inspiring Programs in STEM Award

    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.

     

  • Tennessee Education Association Membership 2020-21 Open

    Tennessee Education Association Membership 2020-21 Open

    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/

  • Wellness Screens

    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.

  • Benefit Annual Enrollment – Help Sessions

    For Annual Enrollment Assistance, please register for one of the following virtual help sessions.

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      Tuesday, October 6, 2020 9:30am – 11:30am
      Thursday, October 8, 2020 1:30pm – 3:30pm
      Monday, October 12, 2020 9:00am – 11:00am
      Wednesday, October 14, 2020 9:30am – 11:30am
      Friday, October 16, 2020 2:00pm – 4:00pm

    Other HELP Resources:

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  • Personal and Small Group Training

    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.

  • Tennessee Tech Today this week

    Tennessee Tech Today this week

    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.

     

     

     

  • Project AWAKEN Replaces EverFi Haven for Students

    Sexual misconduct prevention and awareness training for incoming students will be conducted through Project AWAKEN via iLearn.  This will replace the EverFi Haven training offered in the past. If you were previously a student at Tennessee Tech and have recently been readmitted, you are not required to take the Project AWAKEN training. For more information contact the Title IX Office, 931-372-3112, titleix@tntech.edu

  • Join the oSTEM Email List!

    Join the oSTEM Email List!

    Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (oSTEM) is excited to share its fall semester activities with the campus community! If you would like to join our email list please fill out this form. oSTEM is open to LQBTQ+ students, faculty, staff and allies. Our primary focus is to empower LGBTQ+ and allies in STEM fields but we welcome people from any department or major. We have a virtual presentation planned, as well as some other professional development and social events. Join our email list to make sure you get information about our upcoming activities. If you have questions please email ostemtntech@gmail.com. We hope to see you at our meetings and events!

  • IMPORTANT for 2021 Annual Benefit Enrollment

    Health premiums are changing for all plan members:

        • Higher education active employees – 2.8% premium increase

    Voluntary products premiums:

        • No premium increases for vision, disability or life insurance plans.

     

        • Prepaid dental premiums will increase by 3%. DPPO dental premiums will not increase.

    Health options and network are not changing.
    Health insurance copays, coinsurance and deductibles are staying the same for all plans.
    2021 Vendor (Insurance Carrier) Update:

        • HSA/FSA vendor will change to Optum Bank beginning January 1, 2020.

     

        • During Annual Enrollment period, all employees MUST choose flexible spending account (FSA) election amounts if they want to put money in them for 2021. Employees will enroll on the Optum Bank website once annual enrollment begins

    (optumbank.com/Tennessee)