Tennessee Tech University’s Student Government Association (SGA) attended the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL), held at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville from November 16-20, 2023. Throughout the event, SGA members actively participated, embodying the roles of legislators and engaging in impactful discussions on crucial issues. Braxton Westbrook, Chief of Staff to the SGA President, was reelected as TISL’s Lieutenant Governor. Kelsey Hewitt, the Secretary of the First Year Assembly, received recognition as the Best Lobbying CEO. Another outstanding participant, Mariam Abbas, was honored as the Best Lobbyist in her firm. Claire Myers, SGA’s own Vice President, was awarded the prestigious Carlisle Award. The SGA’s achievements at TISL underscore its commitment to fostering leadership and representing the interests of Tennessee Tech’s student body on a broader stage.
For any inquiries, please contact: Jeb MacLennan, Executive Secretary sgasecretary@tntech.edu
Category: General
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SGA Shines at Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature (TISL)
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Submit Causes for I Heart Tech Students 2024!
It’s time to submit causes for next year’s “I Heart Tech Students” initiative. Every year “I Heart Tech Students” raises funds for areas on campus that directly benefit students – scholarships, programs, and resources that enrich their college experience. Causes can be submitted for university colleges, departments, and programs.
The 2024 “I Heart Tech Students” initiative will run from February 14 through March 27, 2024.
All causes must be submitted in full by Friday, January 12, 2024 using this form: https://forms.office.com/r/yZB0LWTEv7
Please contact Kathleen Lordo with questions at klordo@tntech.edu or 372-6868.
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CITL Finals Week Assistance
Need help entering grades or wrapping up your course? Contact the CITL team! We will be available for just-in-time assistance or by appointment. You can book an appointment on our website or email citl@tntech.edu.
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Tech’s 2026-2031 QEP: Call for Mini-Proposals!
Following the results of our recent campus-wide survey, we are moving to the next phase in developing Tech’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for 2026-2031. We invite members of the Tech community to participate in this important process by submitting mini-proposals for the new QEP topic.
Guidelines for Submission:
- Respond to the University’s vision, mission, and current strategic plan, Tech Tomorrow, a multi-year strategic plan to prepare and strengthen Tennessee Tech for the future;
- Respond to current institutional assessment data; and
- Respond to the results of the QEP topic survey referenced above.
Selection Process:
- All proposals will be assessed by the QEP Topic Selection Committee using the rubric in the announcement.
- Three proposals will be selected for potential further development.
Rewards: Authors of selected proposals will receive monetary honoraria as detailed in the announcement.
Deadline: Jan. 26, 2024.
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Physics Department Represents Tennessee Tech at Physics Conference
A group of physics faculty and students recently attended the Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS) meeting in Richmond, Kentucky.
Dr. Mary Kidd (chair-elect of SESAPS) was one of the local organizers for the conference and chaired the Panel on Workforce Development. She also supervised Luke Parsons (physics) who presented a contributed talk and Joel Watson, Michael Potts and Emma Krebs (physics) and Ethan White (engineering) who presented posters.
Dr. Paula Engelhardt gave a contributed presentation titled, “Making the Leap to Online Labs” highlighting research completed during her Innovation in Teaching and Learning Faculty Academy for Course and Program Development grant.
Dr. Mustafa Rajabali supervised Cricket Bergner and Zeke Vespie (physics) who presented posters and Dakota Moye (electrical engineering) who presented a contributed talk.
Mateo Cacheiro (physics) was a Society of Physics Students reporter for the conference and presented a poster.
Congratulations to all!
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Deadline Extended: Nominations to Honor Women’s Leadership at Tech
Tennessee Tech’s Commission on the Status of Women invites you to submit your nominations by (NEW DEADLINE) Wednesday, December 6 for the following two awards:
The CSW Excellence Award is presented annually to an individual employed by Tennessee Tech University who has contributed significantly to gender equity. The award honors three qualities that characterize the tradition of women’s leadership at Tech: perseverance, generosity, and mentorship.
https://tinyurl.com/CSWexcellenceThe Alison Piepmeier Outstanding Student Award celebrates Piepmeier’s legacy of fierce feminism by recognizing an exceptional Tennessee Tech student whose research, activism and/or outreach advances gender equity. It acknowledges a student who shows a passion for learning, assists others, and contributes significantly to campus community.
https://tinyurl.com/CSWPiepmeierEmail Julie Howard (jstepp@tntech.edu) for more information.
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CITL Campus Pulse Fall 2023
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) on Tuesday, November 21st at 11 AM for our next workshop session, Campus Pulse. During this session, we will present insights from data gathered through the Institutional Dashboard and our latest round of Small Group Instructional Diagnostics (SGIDs). We will also discuss common themes across campus that students identified as pertinent to their overall learning experience. Register below and contact with CITL with questions at citl@tntech.edu.
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OCM Seeking Student Workers for Spring
Communications & Marketing has job openings in Social Media and Web and Digital Media for student workers for next semester. Paid positions and internships available.
Social Media students help use social media to tell the story of Tennessee Tech. They craft and execute content for social media platforms, and effective communication skills and a demonstrated writing ability are required. Experience with photo and video a plus.
The Web and Digital Media student worker will need to be able to design and coordinate content that supports our digital map and signage platforms that is visually appealing and aligns with the university’s brand and messaging. Skills in Adobe Creative products, Canva, or other digital content creation tools are required.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail are required. The position is open to all majors.
Visit https://www.tntech.edu/ocm/student-app.php for more information. Application deadline is Dec. 3.
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Sticker printing now available on campus
Sticker printing now available on campus
Printing Services on the campus of Tennessee Tech University can now print stickers. Promote your college, department, club, or student organization with customizable stickers. The stickers come on rolls, can be custom shapes, be any color or colors you choose, have a clear or white background, and can be laminated. Prices will vary according to size and quantity ordered. Stickers are one of the least expensive yet most effective ways to promote your group or event. Sticker printing is one of the many printing options offered by Printing Services. For more information call 931-372-3212 or visit https://www.tntech.edu/printing
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Indoor Triathlon
Intimidated by how long triathlons seem? Come learn with us in a stress-free and self-paced environment! Join us for an Indoor Triathlon Training Event on Sunday, November 19th at 4pm. It will be held in Academic Wellness Center (AWC). To register or for more information, email the Swim Club at swimclubtntech@gmail.com
“This event has been financially sponsored, either entirely or partially by the Tennessee Tech Student Government Association (SGA) and its SOLO Fund. The views contained herein at this event or program does not represent the views of the Tennessee Tech Student Government Association, the SGA President or other members, the University, or the Tennessee Tech University Board of Trustees. The Tennessee Tech Student Government Association is fully in accord with the belief that all events and programs should be afforded the same opportunities that all US Citizens receive from the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.”