Tech Times

Category: General

  • Mantra Health for students

    In the spirit of fostering a campus culture that values and nurtures the well-being of our students, we are encouraging students to prioritize their mental health this semester. Through our partnership with Mantra Health, students have free access to school-sponsored tele-therapy sessions. You can refer them to log in to Mantra using their @edu.com email.

    We also have the Eagle Eye After-hours Crisis hotline available for students at 855-206-8997

    Thank you for your dedication to creating a supportive and flourishing academic environment. For more information please contact the Counseling Center.

  • Renewable Energy Educational Park Proposal

    Renewable Energy Educational Park Proposal

    Good day, Golden Eagle Students, Faculty, and/or Alum,

    We hope you had a great Spring Break! We are an interdisciplinary team of graduate students working on a small project for our CHE 6130: Food, Energy, and Water (FEW) Nexus Challenge. We would greatly appreciate your time and help in completing this project. We have a short survey (<15 minutes, including a short five-minute video) asking about your perspectives on renewable/sustainable energy sources.

    https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2fpBtR4Hcz75OSi

    We thank you in advance for your help and time.
    Sincerely, The Potential Energy Educational Park Project (PEEPP) Team
    For questions, contact cawolanin21@tntech.edu

  • Join TTAC this Friday and get help disclosing your research!

    Join TTAC this Friday and get help disclosing your research!

    Join TTAC and ORED this Friday, March 22nd, from 12:30-1:30 PM in the Volpe Library IDEAL Classroom, room 112, for a free lunch and a chance to meet and collaborate with other faculty, hear from Dr Van Neste, and get help with commercializing your research! Contact the CAFÉ with question at cafe@tntech.edu.

    Register 

  • CITL: Spring 2024 Campus Pulse

    CITL: Spring 2024 Campus Pulse

    Join the CITL Team to explore student perspectives on learning experiences at Tennessee Tech. Gain insights from Institutional Dashboard data and recent SGIDs. Learn about common themes students find important for their overall learning experience. Contact citl@tntech.edu with questions. 

    March 19, 2024 from 11 to 11:30 a.m.

    Register

  • Office name change: Center for Global Experiences

    Office name change: Center for Global Experiences

    We’re thrilled to announce that the Study Abroad Office has a new name “Center for Global Experiences.” This change reflects our commitment to providing transformative experiences beyond traditional study abroad programs, encompassing a diverse array of global opportunities. As the Center for Global Experiences, we’re dedicated to facilitating, mentoring, and supporting study abroad opportunities, internship abroad opportunities, student and faculty exchanges, and sustainable, global partnerships. This name change reflects our vision for expansion and innovation; we are laying the foundation for the continued growth and success of the program as we strive to make global experiences accessible, impactful, and enriching for all. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey toward expanded global engagement and enriched experiences for all.

  • Tennessee Tech’s Photo Stock Site Now FREE!!!

    Photo Services is excited to announce that any Tech faculty or staff member can now access high-quality photos from the university’s stock site for FREE! To access the stock site, visit https://photo.tntech.edu. You can now use these photos in your publications, university webpages, social media, and more. Photos are updated regularly with new options. The login is the same one used for your single sign-on with Tech Express. If you have any questions, please email photo@tntech.edu.

  • Level Up: Gaming Cave Upgraded

    Level Up: Gaming Cave Upgraded

    The Burnett Rec Center’s Gaming Cave has recently had a glow up. With a sleek new look featuring fresh paint and vibrant LED lighting, Campus Recreation is excited to offer this enhanced space for Tennessee Tech students to game. The Cave now boasts four state-of-the-art gaming stations complete with upgraded displays, ethernet ports, and plush seating for ultimate comfort. Designed with flexibility in mind, the chairs can be moved to allow for seamless transitions between small group play and larger gatherings. Students can bring their preferred consoles to challenge fellow gamers both on campus and across the globe. Open daily for all facility users, the Cave is also available for student group reservations, offering the perfect venue for practices and LAN gaming events.

     

  • Counseling Center Staff Present at the American College Counseling Association

    Counseling Center Staff Present at the American College Counseling Association

    Ravi Patel and Lara Strate from the TN Tech Counseling Center traveled to the annual American College Counseling Association Conference held in Orlando, Florida on February 23-25 to present original research. Mr. Patel presented his research titled “Equipping Collegiate Clinicians: Treating the Effects of Transgenerational Trauma from Natural Disasters.” Ms. Strate presented her research titled “The Relationship Between Alexithymia and Highly Sensitive Persons: A Literature Review”. For more information regarding Counseling Center research or information about the Counseling Center please contact the center at counsel@tntech.edu

  • Student Affairs Newsletter – March 2024 Issue

    Student Affairs Newsletter – March 2024 Issue

    The March 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!

  • Nominations for Most Valuable Student Worker

    Nominations for Most Valuable Student Worker

    The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is collecting nominations for MVP Student Worker. You know better than anyone the efforts some of our students go to make Tennessee Tech a one-of-a-kind university that is full of ambition, heart, and purpose. Our offices feel that students’ diligence, self-motivation, and dedication to always go the extra mile should be recognized. Please reach out to studentjobs@tntech.edu to request the nomination form and nominate any FWS/UAS Student Worker you feel exemplifies the qualities mentioned above. Nominations must be approved by the student’s listed supervisor. The deadline to submit nominations is March 15, 2024.