The October 2025 Issue of the Student Affairs Newsletter is now available. This newsletter was created to share what is taking place in the division and give an inside look into the departments, programs, and services that make up Student Affairs. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!
Category: General
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Instructor Canvas Demo
Join us this Friday, October 3rd, from 9-11am in LIB112 or via Teams to learn about Canvas by Instructure, a learning management system. Participants will see how Canvas supports effective teaching practices, current features and tools, and will have the chance to ask questions. Learn more on the Canvas website.
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Technology Demo Days 2025
Join us throughout the month of October for educational technology demonstrations! Technologies include Canvas, D2L Brightspace, Feedback Loop, Grammarly, Atomic Jolt, and more. View a full schedule of upcoming demos and register to attend on the CITL website. Contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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TTU Swim Club Annual 2.5K Open Water Swim
The Tennessee Tech Swim Club is hosting their Annual 2.5K Open Water Swim followed by a cookout at Floating Mill Park on Center Hill Lake on Friday, October 3 at 4 PM. All students, faculty and staff who are strong swimmers are invited to participate in this fun event. The cost to participate is $15. Any one interested should register at the following link.
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Assessments with AI
Designing assessments that are clear, fair, and aligned with your learning goals can be challenging. In this workshop, we’ll explore how AI tools can support you in improving assessments—whether it’s drafting quiz questions, generating assignment prompts, refining instructions, or creating variations to reduce academic dishonesty. We’ll also discuss best practices and limitations for using AI responsibly in assessment design. Register here to join the CITL for Assessments with AI on Tuesday, September 30th via Teams.
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Parking Closure Notice
Please be advised that the Southwest Hall Green Lot and half of the North Whitney Avenue gravel lot will be closed beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 2nd, through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd, for the ACME Groundbreaking Ceremony.
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Recovery Ally Training
The Center for Addiction Prevention & Support is pleased to announce the launch of our Recovery Ally Training! This free online course is designed to help participants better understand substance misuse, addiction, recovery, and the vital role allies play in reducing stigma. The course is designed to be completed in one hour, but the learning modules can be completed at your preferred pace. It is open to anyone who wants to support the recovery community. Register here: https://www.tntech.edu/cahe/hec/caps/recovery-ally-training.php
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September is National Self-Care Awareness Month
Prioritize your self-care this month! The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness is here to remind you that self-care is essential for good health and over all mental well-being. This month we encourage you to utilize some of the self-care resources offered by the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness:
Rest and Recharge support group-Wednesdays from 3-4pm
Relaxation Room hours-Thursdays from 11-12pm
Shmoody wellness app-download off the APP store, the code for Tennessee Tech is 1915
Well Track Boost-guided therapy tools and mental health screeners-download off the APP store or Google Play and use your Tennessee Tech credentials for login
For more information please contact the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness at counsel@tntech.edu
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Tennessee Tech Women’s Basketball Tip-Off Celebration
Join us as we celebrate the success of the 2024-2025 season and tip off a new journey with the 2025-2026 team! If you have any questions, please contact the Ticket Office at 931-372-3940. Tickets must be purchased in advance by Wednesday, October 15th online at TTUSports.com or by calling the Ticket Office.
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Fall 2025 Student Distress Protocol Workshop
Join the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ) and the Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness for a workshop on the student distress protocol on Tuesday, September 30th from 3-4:00 PM in Stonecipher Lecture Hall 126. Register here and contact cafe@tntech.edu for questions.