Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) for our next Tuesday workshop, iLearn Features You Might Not Know Exist, on January 24th at 11 AM. iLearn is loaded with many practical timesaving features that instructors might not be aware of. In this session, Dr. Kelvin Norman and Lauren Neal will elaborate on how to locate and use these hidden gems so that instructors can get the most out of their iLearn experience. Included in this list of top features are copying assignments within a course, Quick Eval, restoring assessments, setting default availability dates, and more. Register below and contact the CITL with questions at CITL@tntech.edu.
Category: General
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Renovation Temporary Locations for Multicultural Affairs/Black Cultural Center
For the spring semester, the Leona Lusk Officer Black Cultural Center and the Multicultural Affairs Office will be undergoing renovations. The office will be temporarily relocated to other spaces on the 2nd floor of the Roaden University Center.
The temporary locations will be RUC 241 (formerly the Noble Cody Suite) for the Multicultural Affairs Graduate Assistant and the Administrative Associate, Mrs. Corinne Johnson. This is the newly renovated student lounge area.
Charria Campbell, Director of Student Engagement & Intercultural Affairs, is in office 214 in the Center for Student Engagement Suite.
Dr. Rob Owens has moved to his permanent office location for the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, RUC 235.
If you have any questions or need to contact us, you may call (931) 372-3392 or email MulticulturalAffairs@tntech.edu. You may also contact us and find updated information on the website: https://www.tntech.edu/multicultural-affairs/contact.php .
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Take the Office of Sustainability’s January Survey: Wings Up-Cycled!
Take a moment to answer some questions from the Office of Sustainability about eco-friendly shopping habits, and learn about a FREE resource available on campus: Wings Up-Cycled!
Survey link here
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Counseling Center Closure this week
The Counseling Center will be closed January 11th, 12th, and 13th as we move back to our space in RUC 307. In case of emergency please contact Eagle Eye After-Hour Crisis Hotline at 855-206-8997. For immediate crisis or emergency please contact Volunteer Behavioral Health at 1-800-704-2351, or University Police at 372-3234, or go to nearest emergency department.
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Part-Time Student Worker Neeeded
Tennessee Tech Office of Graduate Studies is seeking a part-time student worker! This position offers flexible hours, but student is able to work up to 20 hrs/week. Preference will be given to applicant who can work in the afternoon (12pm-4pm). This position is applicable for undergraduate or graduate students. Applicant will need to acquire interpersonal/customer-service skills and will need to be comfortable with Excel as well as social media usage. All majors are welcomed! Please email resume or CV to Gradstudies@tntech.edu to apply!
For any questions, please email Gradstudies@tntech.edu.
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InterLibrary Loan (ILL) now managed within EagleSearch
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) is now handled entirely within EagleSearch. When searching, users must sign in to see request options. Look for “Get it for me through ILL” to see availability options. If the article or physical item you need does not appear in your search results, you can click the link at the top of the results titled “Still didn’t find what you need? Click here to send a request” and fill out the form. You can view the status of your requests any time in EagleSearch by clicking your name in the upper-right corner and choosing “My Requests.” Contact Holly Mills with questions.
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Wings Up-Cycled Now Accepting Donations
The on-campus thrift store, Wings Up-Cycled, is now accepting donations for the upcoming semester! We will take anything from gently-used clothes to household supplies, which will be available as FREE items for Tech students. Faculty and staff members always have nice, good quality donations, so if you find yourself cleaning out your home or office, we would really appreciate you donating to us!
For more information visit https://www.tntech.edu/sustainability/20210921-wings-up-cycled.php
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Supplemental Instruction Job Openings
The College of Engineering Student Success Center has several job openings for Supplemental Instructors for Spring 2023.
We need leaders for the following courses:
PHYS 2110-001, 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM MWF
PHYS 2120 2120-002, 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM MWF
MATH 1720-001, 1:30 PM -2:45 PM TR
MATH 1730-001, 8:00 AM -8:50 AM MTWRF
MATH 1910-006, 2:30 PM – 3:45 PM MW, 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM F
If you are interested in applying for this position, please fill out the following application: https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6YgWa8YIbSp2J8i
For more information, please contact Dr. Beth Powell at epowell@tntech.edu. You can read more about the program at the following website: https://www.tntech.edu/ssc/engineering/academic-support.php
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Computer science tree part of Christmas Forest Exhibit
A Tennessee Tech Department of Computer Science tree has been “downloaded” at the Cookeville History Museum as part of its seventh annual Christmas Forest exhibit.
The tree – one of 19 in the exhibit – is adorned with computer science-themed ornaments made by Tech computer science students, faculty and staff. Some were painted; others were created from old computer parts. Browsers will enjoy the festive purple and gold technology vibe.
The Christmas Forest exhibit is open to the public and continues throughout December at 40 E. Broad St., Cookeville. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. (It will be closed Dec. 23-25 and 31.) Admission is free.
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CITL December Bookings
The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning will be open for booking appointments and just-in-time assistance throughout the month of December until Winter Break. You can schedule a consultation at the link below. Contact the CITL with questions at citl@tntech.edu.