Category: General

  • Employee Performance Evaluation Time is Here

    Beginning this month, the HR department will provide mandatory performance evaluation training to all supervisors for staff positions and elective training to staff employees.

    • Mandatory Supervisor Training will be assigned through the BeAware application in Tech Express. The training is self-paced, takes approximately one hour, and should be completed by March 31st.
    • Elective Employee Training will be provided until April 13th via Microsoft Teams. Sign up for training here: https://go.tntech.edu/training

    The training for supervisors and staff employees will include an overview of key changes to the performance evaluation form for 2023 that includes new sections covering the Wings Up Way and Training and Development.

    Key Dates to Keep in Mind:

    • Supervisors review job descriptions by February 28.
    • Employees complete elective performance evaluation training by March 31st.
    • Supervisors complete mandatory performance evaluation training by March 31st.
    • Supervisors create a plan by March 31st.
    • Employees complete their Self Evaluation by April 15th.
    • Supervisors complete Employee’s Evaluation by May 1st.
    • Reviewing Officers review Supervisor’s Evaluation by May 15
    • Evaluation Review Meeting between Supervisor & Employee by May 31st.
    • Employees Acknowledges Evaluation by May 31st.

    If you have any questions regarding training, please contact Dawn Thompsen, HR Training and Development Specialist at dthompsen@tntech.edu. For performance evaluation process questions, please contact Sherry Howard at showartd@tntech.edu.

     

     

     

  • Jeff Hobbs speaks on “Cherokee Freedmen” with Associate Professor Troy Smith

    Mr. Jeff Hobbs, Native American/African American activist, pow wow singer and drummer will speak on the “Cherokee Freedmen” with Associate Professor Troy Smith. Join us on Thursday, February 9th, at 6pm in the Tech Pride Room of the University Center. Bring friends. Everyone is welcome!

  • Drop-in space

    The counseling center is providing student drop-in space for processing and reflection regarding recent events in the local community on Thursday, February 9 from 11:00am-1:00pm in the Eagle Resource Room, RUC-387. For more information please contact the counseling center

  • Consider serving as a judge for 18th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day

    The 18th Annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day is planned for in person at the Hooper Eblen on Wed. and Thurs., April 19 and 20. The event, which is designed to promote and provide a venue for presenting student research and creative inquiry, is open to undergraduate/graduate students from all departments.  We need judges from across campus to evaluate the students’ work.  If you are an advisor, we encourage you to work with your students and sign off on their submission forms. 

    Poster judging will be from 4 p.m to 6 p.m., Wednesday, April 19 at the Hooper Eblen centre this year. Students are invited to be available to discuss posters, and hors d’oeuvres will be served.   

    Judges should register at the judge registration link (you may have to log into Tech Express with your TTU credentials).  Visit the Office of Research website for a complete schedule and updates as they become available.  Call or email us at 372-3374 or research@tntech.edu for more information.   

  • “Flipping” Traditional Approaches to Teaching

    “Flipping” Traditional Approaches to Teaching

    Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning for this Tuesday’s Tech Teaches workshop on Flipped Classrooms. In this session we will be “flipping” the traditional approaches to teaching while offering some examples of ways to incorporate effective strategies.  Instructors can use various tools such as Flip or Video Note to create assignments and assessments that involve video responses, such as having students record themselves explaining a concept or giving a presentation. These platforms are popularly used for the Flipped Classroom pedological model of teaching, where students can engage with the content prior to class so they can maximize opportunities of learning during class. Join us on Tuesday, February 7th at 11 AM for this session as we “Flip” out over these strategies! Register below and contact the CITL at citl@tntech.edu.

    Register

  • Nominations Open for the 2022-2023 Academic Affairs Awards

    Nominations Open for the 2022-2023 Academic Affairs Awards

    The Tennessee Tech Academic Affairs Awards recognize faculty and staff across campus who are promoting an atmosphere of excellence through their service, teaching, and research activities. Recipients are recognized at the fall Academic Affairs Awards Ceremony. Nominations for this year’s Academic Affairs Awards are now open. You can view a list of the awards and nominate below. Nominations close on February 28th. Please contact Amy McCoy at abmccoy@tntech.edu with any questions.

    Awards Gallery

  • What is Title IX

    Title IX is a federal law that prohibits colleges and universities from discriminating “on the basis of sex” in any education program or activity. For additional information regarding Tennessee Tech Policy 144, Title IX Policy and Grievance Procedures, and other available resources, contact the Title IX Office at titleix@tntech.edu or 931-372-6062

  • “Student Figure Models Needed”

    The School of Art, Craft & Design seeks models for its Figure Studies course.  This class meets on Monday and Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. in Foundation Hall during the spring semester.  For more information on this employment opportunity, email Janet Johnson at jdjohnson@tntech.edu .

     

  • Are you EagleFIT? – February Survey

    Are you EagleFIT? – February Survey

    February 6th-10th is designated EagleFIT week to promote health and wellness throughout the Tennessee Tech campus community. Please take this month’s survey from the Office of Sustainability to test your knowledge of the resources available to you at Tennessee Tech.

    Survey link here

  • Nominations OPEN for the 2022-23 College of Education Awards

    Nominations OPEN for the 2022-23 College of Education Awards

    Join the College of Education in celebrating the contributions, dedication, and spirit of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni.

    Please help us recognize these outstanding individuals in a variety of categories, from research and teaching awards to service and leadership throughout the departments.

    Nominations can be made online and require a one-page letter of support; we welcome participation from the university community.

    Please visit www.tntech.edu/education/awards.php to view criteria and make your nomination(s). For more information, email education@tntech.edu or call 931-372-3124. Thank you!