Standing out on social media takes more than just creativity — it takes strategy. Join the Office of Communications and Marketing Social Media team for this month’s Social Source workshop all about putting your strategy into action on April 30 at 1 p.m., in the Roaden University Center, Room 246!
This session is all about collaboration. We’ll work together to sharpen goals and make sure your strategy is ready to connect with your audience in a meaningful way.
The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning is conducting a Pulse Survey regarding the use of iLearn (D2L), our university’s learning management system (LMS). We would appreciate your time and feedback. Your insights will help us assess how effectively iLearn (D2L) supports teaching and learning and identify areas for improvement.
This survey will take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous and will be used to enhance the learning experience for faculty and students. You can access the survey using the link below. If you have any questions, please contact citl@tntech.edu.
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning on Tuesday, April 15, at 11 AM to hear from three of our 2024 CITL TechTrendsetter Grantees, Drs. Derek Cashman, Stacy Brown, and Evan Hart. This presentation will showcase the use of Tech Templates for course design, technology, and OLC takeaways. Register here and contact citl@tntech.edu.
Thank you to all the faculty and staff who have helped make this year’s “It’s Personal” card campaign a success! At Tennessee Tech, President Oldham reminds us that personal connections make a difference — and your handwritten notes to admitted students help show them what it means to be part of our Golden Eagle community. If you haven’t turned in your cards yet, please deliver them to Foundation Hall 215 by Monday, April 21. Let’s keep making an impact, one card at a time!
The Office of Human Resources will hold our monthly HR Office Hour on Wednesday, April 16, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. During the session, Ascend Federal Credit Union will share information about financial planning and budgeting tips. We encourage all employees to attend this informative session.
Please click here to join the meeting on Wednesday.
Meet Lauren Watson, our April Student Affairs Student Spotlight! Lauren earned her bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Georgia State University and is now a master’s student in Environmental Informatics at Tech. Lauren currently serves as Vice President of the Tennessee Scenic Rivers Association and recently helped plant 50 trees in the Cookeville community for Tennessee Tree Day 2025. She also played a key role in organizing a Sierra Club meeting on campus and advocated for legislation like the Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act as a District Ambassador during Conservation Day on the Hill. This summer, Lauren will intern with a transportation infrastructure company in Nashville on their Environmental Planning team. Congrats, Lauren!
Read more at https://www.tntech.edu/student/student-spotlight.php
Register now for the CITL’s 2025 Summer Intensive – Harnessing the Power of AI in Education. Participants can join in person on campus in the IDEAL Classroom or via Microsoft Teams.
This workshop gives educators across the state an opportunity to explore AI in the classroom through interactive sessions, helpful resources, and an informative discussion panel. Topics include prompt generation, AI for assessment and alignment, and AI integration in teaching.
Register here and contact CITL@tntech.edu with questions. Registration ends Monday, May 5th.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month.
Use this month to reflect on your drinking habits and make informed choices. The Center for Addiction Prevention and Support is offering a free and anonymous e-checkup survey for all students, faculty, and staff to assess your substance misuse and obtain personalized feedback. take the free assessment. QR codes for the e-checkup can be found around campus.
Any TELS eligible student who graduates with their baccalaureate degree and has not reached the maximum 5-year TELS program completion limit AND immediately enrolls in an eligible advanced degree program (i.e. Masters or Doctoral) the semester after receiving baccalaureate degree, MAY be eligible to receive TELS funds while working on an advanced degree program (i.e. Masters or Doctoral). Contact Financial Aid to find out if you are eligible for this exciting opportunity to receive the HOPE scholarship for your graduate degree. And remember, if you apply in May, you will not have to pay the admissions application fee of $35. This is a great savings.
Join the CITL on Tuesday, April 8th at 11 AM via Teams for an engaging session on how to reinforce student learning through powerful teaching recaps and retrieval practices. We’ll explore strategies to integrate these techniques into your lessons and discuss how AI can support and enhance the process. Walk away with practical insights and tools to boost retention and student engagement. Register here and contact CITL@tntech.edu with questions.