Tech Times

Category: General

  • Local Project Requests – FY23 DEADLINE

    Any local project that requires funding to be encumbered for the current fiscal year, the project request form must be received by Capital Projects no later than April 1, 2023. The project request form can be found at https://www.tntech.edu/capital-projects/local/request.php.

    These projects may include, but are not limited to:

      • Finishes renovations and replacements
      • Large furniture purchases
      • Space reconfigurations
      • Access control
      • Coordination with technology upgrades (not solely technology)

      • Any desired modification which alters the built environment

    If you have further questions, please contact our office at 931-372-3524.

  • HR LIVE OFFICE HOURS March 22nd 1:00 – 2:00 pm

    HR LIVE OFFICE HOURS March 22nd 1:00 – 2:00 pm

    March 22nd will be the next opportunity to participate in HR Office Hours. This month’s topic will be presented by Apple Garcia and Christa Blair on Active Health, our Wellness Program. Learn how you can earn money for participating in several types of wellness programs. You will also be able to ask questions about any HR topic in the last 45 minutes. To participate just click on this link to register https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/LiveOnlineHROfficeHours@TennesseeTechUniversity.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

  • CSB Trivia Contest acknowledgements and winners

    The Committee on the Status of Blacks would like to thank everyone who participated in our Black History Month trivia contest. We also thank the history professors who supplied the questions (all of whom serve on the committee): Dr. Krystal Akehinmi, Dr. Arthur Banton, Dr. Allen Driggers, & Dr. Troy Smith. Thanks also to our kind sponsors:

    290 Barbeque and Jerk

    Lamp and Light House/Cumberland Mountain Outdoor Store

    City Girl Soaps

    ZagSwag

    The College of Education

    SMASH Martial Arts Studio

    Chartwell’s

    TTU Athletics

    We had twenty daily winners (most people who played each day got the question right, and one of those correct responders was randomly selected as the winner), four weekly winners, and three randomly selected grand prize winners.

    Daily winners:

    Geneva Phillips

    Jeanette Clark

    Zaire Mattis

    Lia Nesbitt x3

    Julie Mountain x2

    Lara Strake

    Matthew Presley x2

    Helen Hunt

    Jaden Mullins

    Hannah Yarbrough

    Kathryne Dye x2

    Ruby Wyles

    Samuel Asare-Duah

    Elizabeth Ellsworth

    Kelley Fluker

     

    Weekly winners:

    Kathryne Dye

    Tyler Barnard

    Samuel Asare-Duah

    Dominic Mariani

     

    Grand Prize winners:

    Amber Widdoes

    Shanae Tyree

    Savannah Hunter

     

    For more info, contact Dr. Troy Smith at tdsmith@tntech.edu

  • Best Practices Across Course Modalities

    Best Practices Across Course Modalities

    Are you familiar with the course delivery methods available at Tennessee Tech? Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning on Tuesday, March 7th at 11 AM. the CITL Instructional Designers will review the three course modalities: Tech-Direct (Online), Tech-Flex (Hybrid), and Tech-Enhanced (On-Ground). Designers will discuss overall best practices for communication, engagement, assessment, and content. By following these suggestions, instructors can create courses that are effective in promoting student learning and success. Register below and contact the CITL at citl@tntech.edu.

    Register 

  • Student Affairs Newsletter – March Issue

    Student Affairs Newsletter – March Issue

    The March Issue of the Student Affairs 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!

    https://www.tntech.edu/sa/whats-happening.php

     

  • 2023 Dollywood Discount

    2023 Dollywood Discount

    As an employee of Tennessee Tech University, you can receive a discount on Dollywood tickets for you and your family. To make your reservations visit the Human Resource page: Tech Total Rewards: Dollywood.

    The Dollywood ticket will be valid 5 days from the date selected. If you do not use the ticket in that 5 day window, you can call 1-800-DOLLYWOOD to change the date.

    For more information on great benefits available to you visit our Tech Total Rewards or email your question to ttubenefits@tnech.edu

  • Academic Bowl in Derryberry Hall on March 2

    Please welcome students and coaches to campus for the annual WCTE Academic Bowl on Thursday, March 2! The academic bowl is a time for students from Middle Tennessee to come together to compete on Tech’s campus and have some fun with their academic skills. While not open to the public, the WCTE Academic Bowl will be livestreamed on WCTE.org and WCTE’s Facebook page. 

  • Nominations are now being accepted for Outstanding Staff Awards

    It’s that time of year again! Nominations are currently being accepted for the Outstanding Clerical & Support Staff Awards and the Outstanding Professional Award.  Awards are based on job performance, attitude toward University constituencies, commitment and service to the University, professional development and suggestions for program improvements. Nominations can be made by any member of the Tennessee Tech community (faculty, staff and students). Please visit the following link: https://www.tntech.edu/hr/recognition/index.php for more information and to make a nomination. The deadline for nominations is March 13, 2023. For questions or additional information please email us at ttuemployment@tntech.edu.

  • General Education Award Nominations Open!

    General Education Award Nominations Open!

    The General Education Award for Outstanding Teaching is awarded to a full-time or part-time faculty member, instructor, or graduate teaching assistant for outstanding instruction in a general education course. Any student, faculty member, administrator, or recent graduate may nominate a teacher for this award. Two winners are selected each year to receive a plaque or certificate and a monetary award. Nominate below and contact Amy McCoy with questions at abmccoy@tntech.edu.

    Nominate 

  • Distinguished Service Learning Award Nominations Open!

    Distinguished Service Learning Award Nominations Open!

    Service Learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. The Distinguished Service Learning Faculty Award is presented to a member of the Tennessee Tech community who shows exceptional dedication and commitment to engaging in service learning while inspiring and equipping others to do the same. Nominate below and contact Amy McCoy with questions at abmccoy@tntech.edu.

    Nominate