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Communication with Campus
Faculty, staff and students who wish to communicate with the campus at large, whether for events, reminders, or announcements, have a wide variety of ways to do so. Tech Times, this email, is the quickest to get a message to everyone, amd see the full list of ways to reach different audiences on campus.
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Office of Sponsored Programs establishes search committees for new positions
The Office of Sponsored Programs has established search committees for its three new upper-level positions: director of sponsored programs, director of research compliance, and post-award team manager. The committees represent a diverse set of research expertise from across campus. Michael Aikens will lead the first, with MK Karafonda, Jeanette Luna, Rory Roberts, and Gail Ligon rounding out the team. Karafonda will lead the director of research compliance search, with Steve Seiler, Steven Hayslette, Greg Holt, and Liz Humphrey. Karafonda will also lead the committee to hire the post-award team manager with Michael Aikens, Anysa Milum, Gail Ligon, Terri McWilliams, and Justin Murdock. For more information, contact Dr. Jennifer Taylor, Vice President for research, at jennifertaylor@tntech.edu. Our office will keep you informed as the search progresses for each of these roles that are integral in strengthening our research foundation.
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Communication
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning on Tuesday, June 28 at 11am for the next session in out 21st Century Skills Series, Communication. Communication is a critical component to any course and essential for students to both learn and succeed. During this session, we will look at ways to incorporate communication in a variety of forms from student- to-student and student-to-instructor. Register below and contact the CITL at CITL@tntech.edu with any questions.
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Summer Hours for Campus Pantry
The Food Pantry will open June 20 – July 27 for the Summer. Mondays and Thursdays 9am – 5pm.
We have the Food, Nutrition and Dietetics Program helping us open for the Summer. We appreciate them.
There will still be some renovations going on at the end of July.
The auxiliary pantry will remain open all summer, behind the desk in the library. Please utilize this resource when the main pantry is closed.
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Tech Farm Tomato Sale
We’re excited to be back with tomatoes from Oakley Farm! We are taking orders beginning with our SunGold tomatoes, $5.00 per pound. To place your order email Lisa Rice at lrice@tntech.edu. List your name, email, phone# and how many pounds you would like to order.
We will contact you when your order is ready for pickup.
Future orders will consist of Roma tomatoes, Big Beef and Purple Cherokee.
See you soon!
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Communications & Marketing Project Deadline Is June 22
The Office of Communications & Marketing, which includes Creative Services, Photo & Video Services, Web Services and Printing Services, will not be accepting any more projects after June 22, 2022 through the end of the fiscal year. This will allow for the current project load to be completed and billed by the end of the fiscal year.
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401(k) Plan Match Doubled for FY23
General State and Higher Education Employees will be eligible to receive a $2 match for every $1 contributed to the State of Tennessee 401(k) plan each month, up to $100, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. That’s a maximum match of $100 per month for contributions of $50 or more.
If you’re already contributing at least $50 to your 401(k) account each month, great news! You are all set to receive the full $100 match beginning with the first payroll for FY23.
If you haven’t yet enrolled or aren’t currently contributing at least $50 each month to the 401(k) account, don’t leave extra money on the table! To get the full match for the fiscal year, log into your 401(k) account now at RetireReadyTN.gov to make sure your monthly contributions equal at least $50 per month.
The increased match is currently approved for fiscal year 2023, which runs July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
RetireReadyTN is the state’s retirement program, combining the strengths of a defined benefit plan provided by the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System (TCRS); deferred compensation plans through services provided by Empower Retirement, TIAA, and Voya; and retirement readiness education. We strive to empower public employees to take actionable steps toward preparing for the future.
RetireReadyTN.gov | RetireReadyTN | (800) 922-7772
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University Center Water Outage
The water to the University Center will be disconnected Saturday, June 18 at 7 P.M. and will be reconnected on Sunday, June 19 at 8 A.M.
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Collaboration
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) on June 21st at 11 AM for our next workshop in our 21st Century Skills series. In this session, we will discuss technology tools for collaboration and why it is a crucial 21st Century Skill. Listen and learn from faculty and students on the best methods for collaboration in your in-person, hybrid, and online courses. Register below. Contact the CITL at citl@tntech.edu.
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Shibori Fibers Workshop
Shibori is a Japanese technique of manual, resist dyeing used to make patterns on fabrics. Learn to create many patterned textiles utilizing Shibori techniques, a process with a long, cherished history in Japan.
Our campus is located in Smithville, just 30 minutes from Tennessee Tech. We offer lodging on our secluded campus overlooking the beautiful Center Hill Lake. If you’re interested in woodworking, blacksmithing, ceramics, fibers, glassblowing or metalworking, check out our wide array of workshops! Reminder that Tech Employees and students get a 50% discount!
Click here for more info or to register!
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Save the Date! Clerical & Support Staff Day returns July 15!
Hey C&S staff!
Mark you calendar NOW for Friday, July 15th from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for this year’s annual Clerical & Support Staff Day! We’ll have valuable training, fun activities and hear about what’s next for Tech. Lunch Provided!
Registration link coming soon. This event is optional!
Email Andrea Kruszka, Staff Advisory Committee Chair, with any questions – akruszka@tntech.edu
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Audit or Review Reports Received from External Agencies
To comply with State Audit directives and Tennessee Tech Policy #130, any audit or review reports received from external agencies should be forwarded to Internal Audit when they are received throughout the year. If you or your department have received any audit or review reports from external agencies during FY 2021-22 that have not already been forwarded to Internal Audit, please send them to Deanna Metts (dmetts@tntech.edu) at this time.
Please note – this request does not cover accreditation reports.
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Creativity
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning next Tuesday, June 14th at 11 am for a workshop session on the 21st Century Skill of Creativity. In this session, we will discuss the importance of creativity as it creates opportunities for student engagement and student success beyond the classroom. We will discuss different methods for incorporating creativity into your course, helpful technologies, and best practices. Register below and contact the CITL at citl@tntech.edu with any questions.
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Soda Fired Earthenware Ceramics Workshop
Learn about firing earthenware in the soda kiln. Explore a variety of surface decorating techniques including stamping, staining, using slips/sigs and decal layering techniques. We’ll primarily be working on the wheel but handbuilders are welcome.
Our campus is located in Smithville, just 30 minutes from Tennessee Tech. We offer lodging on our secluded campus overlooking the beautiful Center Hill Lake. If you’re interested in woodworking, blacksmithing, ceramics, fibers, glassblowing or metalworking, check out our wide array of workshops! Reminder that Tech Employees and students get a 50% discount!
Click here for more info or to register!
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Student Affairs Newsletter Launched
The Division of Student Affairs is proud to announce the launch of a Student Affairs newsletter. 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. It will be published on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!