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  • Research and Creative Inquiry Day event to be held in digital format

    Due to the continuing developments regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the 2020 Research and Creative Inquiry Day event will be moving forward in a digital format. Participating students who have submitted an abstract should create a PDF version of their posters and send them via email to jlmurdock@tntech.edu by Monday, April 20.  The subject line of the email should read “Poster Submission.” Judges will be provided their posters to evaluate via email on April 21.    

    Revised Event Timeline:

    April 21-24:

      •   Judges will evaluate posters based on the evaluation forms on the Research and Creative Inquiry Day website.

    Week of April 27:

        Winners will be announced and winning certificates mailed.

    For more information, visit our website at https://www.tntech.edu/research/research-day/index.php.

  • Student Research and Creative Inquiry Day to be held in digital format

    Due to the continuing developments regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the 2020 Research and Creative Inquiry Day event will be moving forward in a digital format. Participating students who have submitted an abstract should create a PDF version of their posters and send them via email to jlmurdock@tntech.edu by Monday, April 20.  The subject line of the email should read “Poster Submission.”  

    Revised Event Timeline:

    April 21-24:

      •   Judges will evaluate posters based on the evaluation forms on the Research and Creative Inquiry Day website.

    Week of April 27:

        Winners will be announced and winning certificates mailed.

    For more information, visit our website at https://www.tntech.edu/research/research-day/index.php.

  • Share Your Self-Care Giveaway

    Share Your Self-Care Giveaway

    The Women’s Center and Project AWAKEN are cohosting the e-event “Share Your Self-Care Giveaway” March 30-April 3. All week, the Women’s Center and Project AWAKEN will be posting different types of self-care and encouraging students to post how they practice self-care. Students who post pictures or videos to Instagram or Facebook and tag @TntechWomensCenter and @TNTechAwaken will be entered to win a prize! Opportunities for multiple prize entries will be given. Check out the Women’s Center and Project AWAKEN on social media for more information.

  • Graduate Admissions waiving Entrance Exams

    Graduate Admissions waiving Entrance Exams

    In response to the difficulties applicants are facing in scheduling Graduate School Entrance Exams, the College of Graduate Studies, in agreement with all graduate programs, is waiving the entrance exam requirements (GRE, MAT, GMAT) for summer and fall 2020.  Applicants are still required to meet all other program specific admissions requirements.  This move will alleviate some of the stress applicants are experiencing as they try to plan for their future.  For more information contact Graduate Studies at 931-372-3233 or gradstudies@tntech.edu.

  • TBR Student Engagement, Retention, and Success (SERS) Call for Proposals

    The TBR recently released a Call for Proposals for the 2020-2021 TBR Student Engagement, Retention, and Success (SERS) initiative. Anyone planning to apply should complete a Notice of Intent to Submit Proposal (found on the Office of Research website Forms page) ASAP. All proposal narratives must be submitted to research@tntech.edu by noon, Monday, May 11, to ensure there is time for the required Counsel review.

    SERS grants are available for new or existing campus services or programs that target underserved student populations, including, but not limited to, students of color, low-income students, adults, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and traditionally underrepresented genders by discipline/CTE program. Maximum funding levels for both pilot programs and program enhancements is $50,000.

    For more information, contact Jamie Murdock at jlmurdock@tntech.edu.

  • Center for Career Development update for faculty and staff

    Center for Career Development update for faculty and staff

    The Center for Career Development is currently operating on a modified operation schedule.  Students can still make appointments, have their resumes critiqued and search for job opening through Handshake.   In addition, all student appointments are currently being handled via phone or Zoom.

    Both GOLD and PURPLE Career Readiness Certifications have completion plans in place through our Career Spots product.   For specific details, please encourage student to check these sites:  https://www.tntech.edu/career/  and https://www.tntech.edu/career/students/career-ready-makeup.php

    Center for Career Development

    career@tntech.edu

    For other services please reach out to us via email or by phone.

  • Congratulations to those who earned externally funded awards in February

    The following individuals earned externally funded awards last month:

      • John Gunderson (PI): National Institutes of Health via Middle Tennessee State University

     

      • Satish Mahajan (PI): Oak Ridge National Laboratory

     

      • Mohamed Mahmoud (PI) and Muhammad Ismail (Co-PI): Qatar National Research Fund via Texas A&M

     

      • Mohamed Mahmoud (PI) and Syed Hasan (Co-PI): National Science Foundation (two awards)

     

      • Stephen Robinson (PI) and Paula Engelhardt (Co-PI): National Science Foundation via California State San Marcos

     

      Joseph Slater (PI): Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners Grant

    Please visit https://www.tntech.edu/research/reports/grants-awarded.php for more information.

  • March Nomination: Nominate a deserving Tech employee for Ambassador of the Month

    Show your appreciation for someone who has exceeded the call of duty to help you by nominating that person as Ambassador of the Month. The winner receives a letter of recognition, a certificate and a reserved parking space on campus for one month. All regular employees who have been employed at Tech longer than six months are eligible. This is a one-time award. To nominate someone, visit the link below.

    Deadline: March 25, 2020

    https://www.tntech.edu/hr/recognition/nominationforms.php

  • Outstanding C&S Staff Award & Outstanding Professional Award

    Nominations are currently being accepted for the Outstanding Professional Award and the Outstanding C&S Staff Award.  The awards are based on job performance, attitude toward University constituencies, commitment and service to the University, professional development and suggestions for program improvements.  A nomination can be made by any member of the University community (faculty, staff and students).  Please visit our employee recognition page linked below for more information and to make a nomination. Deadline for submission: March 20, 2020 by 12:00PM.

    https://www.tntech.edu/hr/recognition/index.php

  • Registration for Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob

    Registration for Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob

    Registration for the 2020 Pepsi Bobby Nichols Golden Eagle Scramble presented by Michelob Ultra has officially opened, enabling golfers to make reservations for Tennessee Tech’s golf fundraiser.

    The fundraiser brings back its popular three-day format yet again, featuring 18 holes of golf on Friday, June 12, Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. The tournament will take place at both the Golden Eagle Golf Club and White Plains Golf Club. Pepsi returns as the title sponsor for the 16th year while the Golden Eagle Athletic Department welcomes Michelob Ultra as its new corporate partner as the event’s presenting sponsor. Michelob Ultra will also serve as the presenting sponsor of Doc Fields’ Annual Concert.

    Tournament applications will be mailed to all past participants, former Tennessee Tech athletes and alumni in the surrounding areas.

    For additional information, visit the Athletics Ticket Office in the Eblen Center or call (931) 372-3940 or 3941.

  • Updated Precautions Regarding the Impact of COVID-19 AND THE COUNSELING CENTER

    In accordance with recommendations by the Centers of Disease Control with regard to limiting gatherings/groups to less than 10 people, the Tn Tech Counseling Center will remain open with updated precautions. All in person appointments are cancelled beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. All existing  in person appointments will transition to videoconferencing appointments.

    Please contact the Tn Tech Counseling Center directly to schedule future appointments via videoconferencing. 

     Please be patient as we work together in continuing to provide services and resources while making health and safety the priority of the Tn Tech community.

    For updated information regarding the Tn Tech Counseling Center’s response to corona virus, please like us on Face Book and follow us on Instagram and Twitter. Information may also be found at the counseling center website:

    https://www.tntech.edu/counsel

  • Internal Search for Women’s Center Director

    The Women’s Center is conducting a search (internal only) for a part-time Director to lead and support efforts for women’s equity across campus and the community. The appointment to the position is for 1 – 3 years and is renewable. Applicants will be required to electronically upload a Letter of Interest and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Anticipated start date of May 1, 2020. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should contact Cheryl Montgomery at cmontgomery@tntech.edu. Nominations should include candidate’s name, current position, campus address, telephone number, and email. Screening date: April 3rd, 2020, open until filled.  Quick Link to Posting: http://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/12254

  • Update on “I Heart Tech Students” Campaign

    Update on “I Heart Tech Students” Campaign

    You have likely seen emails and other promotions about the “I Heart Tech Students” campaign, which will run through March 27 (Tech’s Charter Day). Out of respect for current events surrounding COVID-19, we will no longer be reaching out via phone or email to promote this campaign. The giving site will remain live through March 27, and the areas identified at https://dayofgiving.tntech.edu are as important as ever for students facing tough times. Their academic success is certainly a priority for us all.  It is our sincere hope that we can champion these areas more fully in the future.  We will communicate a final fundraising total with you after March 27, and we hope to communicate additional celebratory news in the future.  In the meantime, please stay safe and stay well.

  • Spring Question, Persuade, Refer Prevention Training

    The Tennessee Tech University Counseling Center-sponsored spring semester Question Persuade Refer suicide prevention training date will be on April 23, 2020  11 a.m. in the Tech Pride Room. In addition, the campus comprehensive suicide prevention may be found at https://www.tntech.edu/counsel/pdf/suicideprevplan.pdf

    For more information, please contact the Counseling Center at 931-372-3331.

  • Tornado System Testing Campus Wide Schedule for Friday, March 20

    On Friday, March 20 beginning at 7 a.m., campus-wide tornado warning testing will begin.  Testing of this system will mean that individuals on campus will hear multiple cycles of the tornado warning messages and the all clear messages throughout buildings on campus.  This testing is necessary to diagnose issues with the alarm system and to ensure that the emergency notification systems we have in place are all properly functioning.  Testing is expected to last at least half a day and possibly longer.  During this time period, you will hear various alarms and/or sirens as well as the public address announcements advising you to seek shelter in your building, followed by all clear notifications.

    No tornadoes are expected during this time period.  You will not be expected to follow these directions during this testing period.  Should the forecast change and severe weather be predicted for our area, we will reschedule the test date and notify all building coordinators.

    University Police apologizes in advance for any frustration the testing period may cause.  This date and time was selected hoping to minimize the effect on our campus community.