Tech Times

Category: General

  • Nominations Open for Tech Togetherness Awards

    Nominations Open for Tech Togetherness Awards

    Nominations are now being accepted for the Tech Togetherness Awards sponsored by the Office of the Provost. The goal of Tech Togetherness is to bridge the gaps and create stronger relationships across administrators, faculty, staff, and the Tech community at large. As we wrap up another academic year, we want to acknowledge those who have helped us remain together in spirit and who have embodied the Wings Up Way.

    If you know of an employee who: is encouraging or has initiative; is a team player; goes the extra mile to find solutions; builds better relationships by standing in the gap; or is simply considered an unsung hero, please consider nominating them for the Tech Togetherness Awards. All regular full-time and part-time Tennessee Tech employees are eligible for nomination. Any Tech employee, student, or friend of the university may nominate by filling out this online application.  Nominations close May 13, 2022. Contact Amy McCoy at abmccoy@tntech.edu or 931-372-3224 with questions.

  • Graduates Don’t Forget Your Cap & Gown; Shipping deadline is April 14th!!

    Are you graduating this May? Don’t forget  to get your cap & gown. If you need it shipped to you make your request by April 14th at tntech.shopoakhalli.com This is the last day they will accept shipping requests!!

    You can pick up your cap & gown in the Bookstore during store hours up to and including the day of graduation.

  • Federal Work Study (FWS) Wages to Increase with Fall 2022!

    The Office of Financial Aid is excited to announce Federal Work Study (FWS) wage rates will increase from $8 per hour to $10 per hour with the start of Fall 2022! The increase will better reflect the services provided by our FWS students on campus.

    Entering freshmen who have been awarded may currently view their FWS eligibility through Eagle Online. Continuing students may check their FWS eligibility late May by viewing their Awards for 22-23 through Eagle Online.

    If you are a student who is not yet awarded, but wish to be considered for FWS, please contact financialaid@tntech.edu with your full name and T#.

    Students must accept an FWS award prior to searching for open positions within the Student Job Portal. All eligible FWS students will be notified by campus email once the Student Job Portal is open later this summer.

    Click here for more information on Federal Work Study.

    Departments with questions regarding Federal Work Study may contact studentjobs@tntech.edu.

    All other questions may be directed to financialaid@tntech.edu or Amanda Beaty, FWS Specialist ext. 6733

  • Office of Communications & Marketing Moves to Crawford Hall

    The Office of Communications & Marketing will be closed the week of May 9 to allow staff to transition to their new workspaces in Crawford Hall. The office will be occupying the entire first floor of Crawford, and this is a permanent move. Staff will ensure all projects currently underway will be notified and updated before the office closes for this transition. New projects requested during the week of May 9 will receive a response the following week. For questions, please contact 931-372-3214 or email marketing@tntech.edu.

  • Project Whiskers

    Project Whiskers

    April 8 – 10 am to 2 pm
    Inside Memorial Gym

    Please come and help make a difference at Project Whiskers. We need donations to help these fostered kittens. You can come to the event to donate these needed items. Project Whiskers is April 8 from 10 am until 2 pm in Memorial Gym. Some items needed are dry and wet cat food, litter, toys, or any other related items. This event is to help find these kittens their forever homes. If you are an animal lover but can’t adopt, then come help make a difference.

    Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join in. For more information, contact Denise Colwell at dcolwell@tntech.edu or Tina Girdley at tgirdley@tntech.edu.
    https://www.cookevillecats.com

  • Paid Leadership Opportunity for the TN Boys State Program

    Paid Leadership Opportunity for the TN Boys State Program

    Tennessee Tech will host the Tennessee American Legion Boys State program May 22-27. If you are a past Boy State delegate or have a general interest in the program, you will have the opportunity to participate as a Junior, Senior, or Athletic Counselor. This will be a paid leadership position. Please complete the interest form to receive more information. If you have questions, you may email boysstate@tntech.edu.

  • Lykins named interim VP for Enrollment Management and Career Placement

    Lykins named interim VP for Enrollment Management and Career Placement

    Karen Lykins has been named interim vice president for Enrollment Management and Career Placement. She will also continue in her role as the university’s Chief Communication Officer.

    This change is prompted by the departure of Brandon Johnson, who has accepted a position at his alma mater, Buena Vista University. He will remain at Tech through the end of this semester to help ensure a smooth transition and continue to be engaged in the continued freshman and transfer student recruitment efforts currently underway.

    “Tech’s student recruitment efforts, as showcased at the most recent Board of Trustees meeting, have been revitalized and enhanced by Lykins’ and Johnson’s leadership,” said Tech President Phil Oldham. “It is to the benefit of the university that these efforts continue with as few obstacles as possible given this change, which is why I am very pleased that Karen has accepted this role, in addition to her leadership of the Office of Communications & Marketing.”

    Lykins has been with Tennessee Tech since 1998, serving in various roles before being named Chief Communication Officer in 2017. She has been a member of the president’s cabinet since 2010 under then-President Bob Bell. In 2014, she was tapped to serve as the co-interim vice president for University Advancement.

    In 2007, she was named Tech’s Outstanding Professional of the Year, and in 2010 received the Charles Holmes Award for Service from the Tennessee College Public Relations Association.

  • Announcing the 2021-2022 College of Education and Teacher Appreciation Awards

    Announcing the 2021-2022 College of Education and Teacher Appreciation Awards

    A round of applause for the College of Education’s faculty, students, and staff as we recognize their many accomplishments. We also celebrate our teacher candidates and P-12 partner educators for their dedication and innovation.

    For more information and a list of this year’s recipients, please visit https://www.tntech.edu/education/

  • Work Opportunity Available for SOLO Concert

    Work Opportunity Available for SOLO Concert

    >>> Workers needed for the Spring 2022 SOLO Concert! <<<

    The Spring 2022 SOLO concert will take place on Tuesday April 19th. Concert setup will begin on Monday, April 18th and last through Tuesday April 19th. Loadout will happen immediately after the show concludes into the early morning hours of April 20th.

    Monday the 18th
    > 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (estimated)
    > Unload truck, set up stage and production (lights, audio, video)

    Tuesday the 19th 
    > 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM (estimated)
    > Loadout immediately following the show

    Pay
    > New crew: $12/hr
    > Experienced stage hand: $14/hr

    This is manual labor requiring closed toed shoes and gloves to carry plywood. Heavy things are team lift.

    To have a unique experience working a concert on your campus, please text Angela Anderson 931-575-7621 for more information!

  • Job opportunity – Student photographer needed!

    Job opportunity – Student photographer needed!

    The Center for Rural Innovation and the Eagle Works program is now hiring a student photographer for events and project-based work.

    Applicants must be familiar with DSLR cameras, Lightroom, and Photoshop. Owning your own camera is NOT required, we can provide equipment.

    The first event is Saturday, April 9 from 2-5 p.m.

    Other opportunities include other events, product photography, headshots, and location shoots.

    If you are interested and available on April 9, please email akruszka@tntech.edu and include several examples of your work. Pay starts at $12/hr with potential increases.