Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning on Tuesday, Nov. 1st at 11 AM via Teams for our next workshop session. During this session, we will present insights from data gathered through the Institutional Dashboard, student polls, 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 the CITL with questions at citl@tntech.edu.
Category: General
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Soul Food at the BCM
The Baptist Collegiate Ministry knows you are hungry and are on a budget! That’s why we have a $1 lunch…it’s free your first time! Come satisfy your hunger for some home cooking and hear a short devotional provided by a local church on Thursday, November 3, from 11am-12pm. The event will be held at the Baptist Collegiate Ministry building located across the street from Cooper Hall. If you have any questions feel free to email us at tntechbcm@gmail.com or call (931)526-4282.
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ITS hiring various student employee positions, including GAs
For Spring 2023, Information Technology Services is hiring Student Technology Assistants, a Student Research Computing & Data Facilitator, and Graduate Assistants pursuing an MBA. All positions are paid and will start no later than January 2023. Full job descriptions and position requirements are available in each job description. Spots will go fast, so apply and interview soon!
Students can find more info on our employer page and apply using HandShake here: https://tntech.joinhandshake.com/emp/employers/281944
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Meditation and Journaling self care workshop with ASPIRES and Deanna Lack
Join Tech ASPIRES and Deanna Lack for a wonderful relaxation and self care workshop. Deanna is the minister of the Cookeville Unitarian Universalist Congregation as well as a certified meditation teacher and a writer. She will instruct participants in using music, mindfulness, breath, imagery, and writing to calm mind and body, relieve stress, and learn new tools to add to our self care ‘tool boxes’. This event is free and open to all campus community members. Join us in Bell Hall Room 216 on Friday, October 28 from 11am – 12pm. For questions, contact emurray@tntech.edu.
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How to Prevent Students From Ghosting
It’s that spooky time of year when some students begin to disengage. Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning for our next workshop session, How to Prevent Students From Ghosting, on Tuesday, October 25th at 11 AM. In this session, we will discuss ways for faculty to be proactive and prevent at-risk students from “ghosting” by having strong engagement and communication strategies in place for your courses. Register below and contact the CITL with questions at CITL@tntech.edu.
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HISTORY CLUB BOOK SALE IN THE CENTENNIAL PLAZA THIS WEEK
Don’t miss the best deal on campus! The History Club is hosting their annual book sale this week from Tuesday, October 25th through Wednesday, October 26th from 9am-4pm in Centennial Plaza. Paperbacks are $1 and hardbacks are $3. Grab a book on your way to class, support your campus clubs, and come out to meet us!
In case of rain, the book sale will be moved to Tuesday, November 1st and Wednesday, November 2nd. For questions, please contact the history department at 931-372-3332.
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JetDental Premier Pop-Up Clinic @ TTU
Jet Dental is a professional dental group that will come directly to our campus to provide comprehensive exams, preventative cleanings and x-rays at no cost (with insurance) for all our faculty, staff and students.
WHEN: November 14th, 2022
WHERE: Roaden University Center — Pride Room
WHO: All faculty, staff and students
COST: NO COST* with INSURANCE! Just bring your insurance info.Take advantage of this convenient benefit! If you have any questions please email ttubenefits@tntech.edu. Reserve your time below!
Dental Exam: Book Now
Teeth Whitening ($199): Book Now
*Regular preventive cleanings are covered 100% by our dental insurance. Patients with periodontal gum disease may need a deeper cleaning (known as scaling & root-planing), which requires a copay. Jet Dental’s professional team will review any applicable costs before performing treatment, and can offer flexible payment options as needed.
Please note: We are currently only accepting appointments for patients on PPO plans
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Annual Enrollment Ends Oct 14 @ 4:30pm
As a reminder, annual enrollment closes on Oct. 14th at 4:30pm, dependent verification documents must be submitted as well. To review or make changes for 2023, click on the Edison button via TechExpress. If no changes are made, your benefits will rollover as is.
Please email us your questions at ttubenefits@tntech.edu.
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2021-2022 Wings Up 100: College of Engineering
The following researchers in the College of Engineering have been inducted into the 2021-2022 Wings Up 100.
- Ali Alouani, professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Joseph J Biernacki, professor, Department of Chemical Engineering
- Pingen Chen, associate professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Ismail Fidan, professor, Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
- Sheikh Ghafoor, professor, Department of Computer Science
- Maanak Gupta, assistant professor, Department of Computer Science
- Craig Henderson, professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Harry Ingle, director, Clay N. Hixson Student Success Center
- Muhammad Ismail, assistant professor, Department of Computer Science
- Duckbong Kim, associate professor, Department of Manufacturing and Engineering Technology
- Ethan Languri, associate professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Satish Mahajan, director, Center for Energy Systems Research
- Mohamed Mahmoud, professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Rory Roberts, associate professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Michael Rogers, associate professor, Department of Computer Science
- Susmit Shannigrahi, assistant professor, Department of Computer Science
- Ahmadreza Vaselbehagh, assistant professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Christopher Wilson, chair, Department of General and Basic Engineering
The 2021-2022 Wings Up 100 roster is an elite group of 36 Tech researchers who brought in at least $100,000 in external funding for their research and activities during 2021-2022.
Congratulations to these researchers who helped Tech set a new high in external funding.
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Let’s Talk About Chegg
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning on Tuesday, October 18th at 11 AM for our next workshop session. Chegg provides digital and physical textbook rentals, but did you know it also provides online tutoring and other student services? In this session, we will discuss how to maintain academic integrity in your course. We will also talk about practical ways that Chegg can be beneficial to both students and instructors while upholding educational standards. Register below and contact the CITL at citl@tntech.edu with any questions.