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Course Evaluation Information Session with IARE – October 27
Get the most out of your course evaluation reports. The Office of Institutional Assessment, Research, & Effectiveness (IARE) will be hosting a session on the University’s course evaluation process. This session will provide an overview of the evaluation tool known as IDEA and the role of instructors in selecting the Student Learning Objectives most appropriate for their courses. When instructors select the most relevant objectives for their courses, course reports provide a better evaluation for what occurs in the classroom. Best practices will also be shared for garnering student participation and good response rates. Join us for this online training session on Friday, October 27th at 12PM.
For questions, contact kharris@tntech.edu
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ORP-TIAA Plan Advisor
Meet your ORP-TIAA retirement plan advisor!
Schedule an in-person meeting on Oct 18th with Timothy Tubbs for information regarding your TIAA plan. Click on the link below to find a day and time that works best for you. You will have to log in to gain access to the calendar to schedule a meeting.
When: October 18, 2023
Location: Derryberry Hall Room 150
Time: By appointments www.tiaa.org/schedulenow
Questions? Email ttubenefits@tntech.edu
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Tech Soccer Hosts UT Martin
Head to the Tech Soccer Field on Thursday, October 12 as your Golden Eagle Soccer team take on the Skyhawks of UT Martin at 7:00 p.m. There will be FREE hot chocolate while supplies lasts. Admission is FREE so come out and support! For questions, contact abranstiter@tntech.edu.
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October 2023 Student Affairs Newsletter Now Available
The October Issue of the Student Affairs Newsletter is now available. 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. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!
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“DIWALI NIGHT 2023” On 4th, November 2023 @ Memorial Gym, Tennessee Tech
We Indian Association of Cookeville would like to invite you to this year’s Diwali Celebration to be held in the Memorial Gym at Tennessee Tech on November 4th , 2023. The event will start at 6:30 pm. Food and cultural programs will be there like previous years. Please bring your family and friends. We look forward to having a joyous Diwali celebration. Hurry up and grab the tickets for the event. Can’t wait to see you there.
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- Event:
Diwali Night 2023, November 4th , 2023
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- Venue: Memorial Gymnasium at Tennessee Tech University
- Time: 6:30 pm
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- For Tickets Contact: Suhas – 9312025378 (ssalkunte42@tntech.edu),
- Rajendra – 9315293792 (rptadakhe42@tntech.edu)
https://fb.me/e/5OkMnTNFO
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Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party October 14!
The Physics Department would like to invite you to the viewing of the Annular Solar Eclipse on October 14th, 2023. Cookeville will be getting a partial (about 50%) eclipse during this time. Weather permitting, the viewing will take place on the Lab Science Commons (LSC) Lawn from 10 am to 2 pm. There will be eclipse glasses provided until supplies last and we will be making pinhole viewers. Everyone (faculty, staff, community members) is welcome! If you have any questions about this event, feel free to email Mackenzie Henley at mlhenley42@tntech.edu . (Image Credit: NASA)
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Apply for Next Year’s Scholarships by December 15
The general scholarship application for the 2024-2025 academic year is available now through Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. All students must complete this application in order to be eligible for over 700 Tennessee Tech scholarships for the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 terms.
If you have a renewable departmental scholarship, you have to re-apply every year in order for that scholarship to be renewed!
To apply, log into Tech Express account and click on the diamond “ScholrWeb” icon in the QuickLinks area. For additional assistance and information, please visit the Scholarship Office website.
www.tntech.edu/scholarships/apply
For questions, email scholarships@tntech.edu or call (931) 372-6159.
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Let’s talk Gen Ed on Thursday, Oct. 12
General Education Vision Committee town hall meeting
for faculty, staff and administrators (all employees welcome)
Thursday, Oct. 12, at 3 p.m.
Clement Hall 212This is an opportunity to share your ideas for the future direction and vision of Tech’s general education curriculum. Let us know what skills and knowledge Tennessee Tech graduates should have to best prepare them for their intended careers and their future as informed citizens of the state, region, nation and world. We want to hear from you!
Light refreshments will be provided.
Please encourage your students to attend the meetings held specifically for students. The next student town hall will be Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. in Foundation Hall 161.
Only 13 town hall meetings about gen ed remain (7 for faculty, staff and administrators; 6 for students). A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.
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Scholarship Application for 2024-2025 Now Open
The general TN Tech Scholarship Application for the 2024-2025 academic year is available now through Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. All students must complete this application in order to be eligible for Tennessee Tech scholarships in the Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025 terms. Due to the wide variety of scholarships available, it is in every student’s best interest to complete their scholarship application every year.
The Scholarship Office encourages campus offices and departments to help remind students to apply for scholarships. Please print and/or distribute the 2024-2025 Scholarship Application Flier in your area as needed. Digital signs should become available to digital sign managers soon. Students can be directed to www.tntech.edu/scholarships/apply for instructions.
We greatly appreciate your partnership in spreading the word to all students on campus!
For questions, email scholarships@tntech.edu or call (931) 372-6159.
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October 11 Careers n’ Coffee with AllianceBernstein
Take a break and enjoy a FREE cup of ICED coffee while speaking with recruiters from AllianceBernstein on Wednesday, October 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Roaden University Center Swoops Food Court (ground floor).
Do not miss this opportunity to network with recruiters as they share information 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! AllianceBernstein (AB) is a global investment-management firm providing industry-leading research and investment solutions through a combination of innovation, intellectual curiosity and relentless ingenuity.
Careers n’ Coffee events are hosted by the Center for Career Development
931-372-3232
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Share your thoughts on what Tech’s Gen Ed could be on Thursday, Oct. 12
We want to hear from you! There are only six student town hall meetings about gen ed remaining. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about what the vision for Tech’s general education curriculum should be. Help us answer this question: What skills and knowledge do you as a future Tech graduate need to better prepare you for your intended career and your future as an informed citizen of the state, region, nation and world?
Gen Ed Vision town hall meeting for students
Thursday, Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m.
RUC Tech Pride RoomLight refreshments will be provided.
A complete schedule of the town hall meetings is at https://www.tntech.edu/strategic/gen-ed-vision.php.
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Flower Fund Enrollment 2023
All faculty, administrative, and clerical and support staff at Tech are members of this fund, but the decision to contribute to the fund is completely voluntary. The guidelines for the fund can be found here.
For those who wish to contribute, the rate has been slightly adjusted to a $15 annual donation. You can enroll HERE any time before Friday, Oct. 13. Your contribution will be automatically deducted from the October payroll.
If you enrolled in the Flower and Gift Fund in previous years, the rate will increase to $15 and you do not need to take any action to continue your support, however all current contributors have the option to disenroll using the same above link if they choose.
Thank you for your support of the Flower and Gift Fund.
Questions can be directed to Jennifer Roberts, Director of Payroll, at jaroberts@tntech.edu or 931-372-3712.
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Hoedown Throwdown
Come out to Centennial Plaza at 7 p.m. on October 12th. Enjoy food and fun fall activities while line dancing all night long! The fall activities include a pumpkin ing toss, pumpkin painting, a scarecrow picture backdrop and a DJ! See you there! Contact @tntechstudentlife on Instagram for more information 🙂
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Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Oluwaseyi Ayeni
Congratulations to Oluwaseyi Ayeni for being named this month’s Student Affairs Student Spotlight. His devotion to scholarship, excellence in leadership, and his passion for people showcases what it truly means to live the Wings Up Way. To learn more about Oluwaseyi, visit the Student Affairs’ Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/tntechstudentaffairs/) to read our full feature.
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Exercise Science’s online M.A. in Physical Education Ranked in Top 25 Nationally
For 2023, University HQ’s “Best Online Master’s Degree in Physical Education” recognition includes Tennessee Tech’s Department of Exercise listed at number 13 in the nation.
University Headquarters (UniversityHQ) is an online resource for people seeking top-rated colleges, scholarships, potential salaries, and help identifying career pathways.
“It’s wonderful to have national recognition for our online degrees,” said Christy Killman, chairperson. “The online master’s has been recognized in previous national rankings and we are so pleased to continue to provide one of the best programs available to those seeking a career in Physical Education.”
For more information about UniversityHQ, please see https://universityhq.org/degrees/online-health-physical-education-programs/#best_masters.