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Sharpening Your College Study Skills Workshop
Let’s be honest, studying in college is just very different from high school!
Sometimes students are unsure how to fit studying in with their new college life. Everyone can improve their study skills! Learn strategies from Ms. Courtney Wynne, College of Education’s Testing Center Coordinator.
Join the Launchpad Student Success Center for Sharpening Your College Study Skills, from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m, Thursday, February 29 in Room 205 in T.J. Farr. *Workshop attendance counts towards the Career Readiness Program.*Workshop attendance counts towards the Career Readiness Program.
For more information contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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Swing Dance Saves the World
Swing Dance Saves the World is a mix of theater and swing dancing that will be presented in the Backdoor Playhouse during two showtimes:
Thursday, February 29 @8:00pm and Friday, March 1 @8:00pm
In order to make this event accessible to everyone, we are not charging a set price at the door. Instead, we are asking for donations (of either cash or Venmo) which will go towards supporting the club for the future. The show will be about an hour long, and doors will open at 7:30pm. The Backdoor playhouse address is 805 Quadrangle, Cookeville TN 38505. Contact Ashley Hale at ajhale42@tntech.edu if you have any questions.
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CITL: Data Driven Decisions
In this session, the CITL Team will emphasize data-driven decisions and introduce Small Group Instructional Diagnostics (SGID). SGIDs involves structured small group discussions among students to offer confidential feedback to instructors, usually midway through a term. We’ll explore the significance of SGIDs and practical strategies for integrating data-driven decisions into your course. Register below and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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Tn Tech Positive Body Image Awareness Day – February 26th
February 26th is TN Tech Positive Body Image Awareness Day! Stop by our table in RUC lobby and grab some swag, get a picture with positive affirmations signs, and show your support for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses affecting people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. If you would like more information, you can go to NEDA website at https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org or stop by the Counseling Center in RUC room 307.
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Chemistry Department Seminar – Mar 1 at 3 p.m.
Speaker: Garry Grubbs, Ph.D., Missouri University of Science and Technology
Date/Time: Friday March 1 at 3 p.m.
Where: Lab Science Commons 1211
Topic: A Brief, Historical Look at Microwave Spectroscopy and the New Approaches Being Pursued at Missouri S&T. For questions, contact jrhudson@tntech.edu
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Careers ‘N Coffee with Silver Angels of Tennessee, LLC on February 26
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of ICED coffee while speaking with recruiters from Silver Angels of Tennessee, LLC on Monday, February 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court.
Do not miss this opportunity to learn about available positions, which include full-time internships and jobs within company. Get a step ahead and APPLY NOW in Handshake before speaking to recruiters!
Careers n’ Coffee hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Launchpad Peer Mentoring Program Informational Meeting
Ever felt lost or confused? Do you wish there was an older student you could talk to for tips and encouragement? The Launchpad Student Success Center is kicking off Peer Mentoring meetings in March!
Students served by the Launchpad are invited to a Peer Mentor Informational Meeting from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m, Tuesday, February 27 in Room 110 in the Volpe Library.
For more information contact Tenika Burgess at tnburgess@tntech.edu or 931-372-6850.
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CITL Small Group Instructional Diagnostic Spring 2024
The Small Group Instructional Diagnostic (SGID) method is a direct evaluation approach utilizing structured small group discussions among students to furnish confidential feedback to instructors, typically around the midpoint of a term. The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning has scheduled SGIDs for March 4-8 and March 18-22. Book your SGID below and contact citl@tntech.edu with questions.
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PRL Interest Meeting
Tennessee Tech’s College of Business Professional Readiness and Leadership Center (PRL) is excited to announce the PRL Intrest Meeting. This meeting is for all students interested in becoming a member of the PRL team for the coming 2024-2025 school year. The team members will present their duties and answer any questions you may have about PRL. The event will be held on February 27th from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Foundation Hall 238; for more information, contact PRL at prl@tntech.edu
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1095-C form is now available
The Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage form (1095-C) is now available.
To access the form, select the Eagle tile from your Quicklinks section in Tech Express. Once in Eagle online, select Employee then Tax Forms. The 1095 Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage Statement will be listed here. Select 2023 as the Tax Year to see the current tax year’s statement.
Please review your form. If you have any questions, reach out to your Benefits Specialist, Apple Garcia (adgarcia@tntech.edu or ext. 3713).
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Submissions Closing Soon
Attention authors and artists! Tech’s literary magazine, the Iris Review, is currently accepting submissions for our 2024 edition! Submissions will close after 02/29. For more information, visit https://theirisreview.wixsite.com/home. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact theirisreview@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing your work!
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Purple Career Readiness Workshop on February 27!
Join the Center for Career Development on Tuesday, February 27, beginning at 11 a.m. in the Roaden University Center Multipurpose Room for this Purple Career Readiness Workshop!
This event is open to all students in all majors and counts towards the Purple Career Readiness Certificate for junior and senior students. Bring your Eagle Card for attendance credit.
Career Readiness Workshops hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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SURVEY OPENS TODAY: Give us your ideas for the future of Gen Ed at Tech
We want to hear from you! Please complete a brief survey to share your ideas for the future of general education at Tennessee Tech. General Education consists of the 41 credit hours of required courses that undergraduate students take as part of earning a Tech degree.
https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2oBquC5KI3rXRkO
The survey – which opens today and closes on Friday, March 8 – will take less than 10 minutes to complete, and the results will inform the discussion about what general education will look like for future students.
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Reminder: Nominations for the 2024 Derryberry Award due March 4
The 2024 Derryberry Award nomination deadline is Monday, March 4. This award was established in honor of the late Everett Derryberry after 34 years as president of Tennessee Tech. This prestigious honor grants a plaque and cash award to a graduating senior who demonstrates a high level of scholastic achievement and successful campus involvement in leadership and enrichment opportunities. Individuals who graduated in December 2023 or are scheduled to graduate in May or August 2024 are eligible for nomination. Visit https://www.tntech.edu/derryberryaward for more information.
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Your Experiences Matter
Starting February 26th, select first-year and senior students will have the opportunity to share their experiences at Tennessee Tech. Watch for an email from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) or an alert on TechExpress so that your voice can be heard. Visit nsse.indiana.edu for more information about the survey.