The Learning About Learning Program offers early-career faculty a structured opportunity to enhance their teaching effectiveness and classroom management skills. Register here to join the CAFÉ Fellows once a month on Wednesday at 3 PM via Teams this semester as we read What the Best College Teachers Do by Ken Bain. Books are provided. Contact cafe@tntech.edu with questions.
Category: General
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Tennessee Tech Farm Honey
Tennessee Tech Farms Honey is now available for purchase. Supplies are limited, and you have two choices: 12oz Honeybear for $10 or a 16oz Mason Jar for $15. Please purchase through Marketplace and pick up in room 102, Oakley Hall.
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Fixing Issues in YuJa Panorama
Join the CITL on Tuesday, September 23rd at 11 AM via Teams to learn how to fix accessibility issues with our new digital accessibility tool, YuJa Panorama. During this session, we will do an overview of the frequent issues flagged in Panorama and provide resources and solutions for resolving them with a focus on PDFs. Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Fall 2025 Midsemester Instructional Diagnostic
The CITL offers two simple and straightforward evaluation processes at the midpoint of the semester that use student feedback to help faculty improve courses before the end of the semester. You can book your in-person or online instructional diagnostic here. SGIDs/MIDs will take place during October 6-9 and 20-23. Visit the CITL website to learn more and contact citl@tntech.edu.
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September HR Office Hours – Annual Enrollment Overview
The Office of Human Resources will hold our monthly HR Office Hour on Wednesday, September 17, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. During the session, we will share information about the upcoming Annual Benefits Enrollment. We encourage all employees to attend this informative session about Annual Enrollment and ask any HR-related questions you may have. Please click here to join the meeting on Wednesday.
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Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Hailey Hraba
Meet Hailey Hraba, our September Student Affairs Student Spotlight!
Hailey is a senior in Design Studies with dual concentrations in Fashion Merchandising and Interior & Architectural Design. She’s served as PR officer for the Fashion Merchandising Association, Student Ambassador for Human Ecology, and TA for Dr. Upole. One of her standout projects was reorganizing the sewing lab in Oakley Hall to improve functionality for future students.
Hailey plans to pursue a master’s degree at Tech and dreams of opening a sustainable thrift store that upcycles clothing.
Congratulations Hailey!
Read more about Hailey’s accomplishments at: tntech.edu/student/student-spotlight.php
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Fall 2025: Divisive Concepts Legislation Workshop
Faculty and staff are invited to hear a presentation by our University Counsel about the state’s divisive concepts legislation updates on Tuesday, September 16th at 3 PM in the Lab Science Commons room 121. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. This professional development workshop is sponsored by the University Counsel and the Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFÉ). To ensure sufficient seating, please register here. Contact the CAFÉ with questions. Please note, this event is only open to currently employed faculty and staff at Tennessee Tech University.
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Quick(ish) Changes to Make Your Course More Accessible
Join the CITL on Tuesday, September 16th at 11 AM via Teams, where we’ll walk through a series of quick(ish) updates you can make to improve the accessibility of your course content and create a more inclusive learning environment for all students. Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu.
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Free 5-Week Adult Swim Clinic
The Exercise Science Department is offering a free 5-week Adult Swim Clinic for faculty, staff, graduate assistants, and community members on Monday evenings at the Memorial Gym Pool starting on September 15. If you are serious swimmer that wants to become a graceful swimmer or a beginner that is just learning to swim, I encourage you to sign up for the one of the upcoming 5-week clinics. There will be three clinics offered including:
- Triathletes/ Advanced/ Intermediate Swimmers
2. Novice/ Beginner Swimmers (comfortable in deep water)
3. Phobic Swimmers/ Limited Experience (not comfortable in deep water)
Anyone interested in registering or wanting more information should contact Brad Westrick at bwestrick@tntech.edu
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Updated LPR Information
On August 18, 2025, Tech’s Parking and Transportation Office implemented the License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance parking services on campus. This innovative system will streamline parking operations, improve enforcement efficiency, and provide a more convenient experience for our campus community. Click https://www.tntech.edu/parking/license-plate-recognition.php for an updated FAQ and to find more information.