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  • L.A.R.P. Club Tournament (Updated)

    L.A.R.P. Club Tournament (Updated)

    The L.A.R.P. Club will be hosting its first tournament on Friday September 18th, 2020 @ 3:00 pm in Sherlock Park. Fighting pairs will be randomly assigned and although you and your opponent will use the same weapon, the weapon will also be randomly assigned! Come compete for the chance to test out multiple kinds of weapons and win glory on the battlefield! (Open to all of Tech campus, including faculty, staff, and students!)

  • Road Closure – Dixie Avenue

    Road Closure – Dixie Avenue

    Dixie Avenue will be closed beginning Monday, September 21, in front of the University Services Building between 8th Street and 9th Street.  This closure, which is necessary to replace underground steam lines, has been coordinated with local authorities and emergency services.  The gold Parking Lot south of University Services Building will remain open.  This project scheduled completion date is December 20, 2020.

  • Tech Opts Out of Tax Deferral and Repayment Order

    As you may know on Aug 8, President Trump signed an executive order giving employers the option to defer employee social security withholding starting Sept 1 for the remainder of the calendar year.  The tax withholding would resume on Jan 1, 2021 and the deferred taxes would begin to be collected at the same time reducing net payroll amounts for Jan through April 2021.

     After thorough examination and consideration, it has been decided that Tennessee Tech will not participate in this tax deferral and repayment program.  TN state government including all the public higher education institutions  have also elected to “opt-out”.

    If you have questions regarding this issue, contact the Payroll Department by calling (931)372-3712 or emailing Gaile Palmer at gpalmer@tntech.edu.

  • SEDS Meeting

    On Wednesday September the 15th, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space will have a general meeting in Prescott 215 at 7 p.m. Discussions of projects will be held and work will begin on this years Weather Balloon, Rocketry, and Radio astronomy projects.

  • IMPORTANT for 2021 Annual Benefit Enrollment

    Health premiums are changing for all plan members:

        • Higher education active employees – 2.8% premium increase

    Voluntary products premiums:

        • No premium increases for vision, disability or life insurance plans.

     

        • Prepaid dental premiums will increase by 3%. DPPO dental premiums will not increase.

    Health options and network are not changing.
    Health insurance copays, coinsurance and deductibles are staying the same for all plans.
    2021 Vendor (Insurance Carrier) Update:

        • HSA/FSA vendor will change to Optum Bank beginning January 1, 2020.

     

        • During Annual Enrollment period, all employees MUST choose flexible spending account (FSA) election amounts if they want to put money in them for 2021. Employees will enroll on the Optum Bank website once annual enrollment begins

    (optumbank.com/Tennessee)

  • ***POSTPONED*** Engineer Student Success Fair!!!

    The Clay N. Hixson Student Success Fair has been postponed until October 1st, 2020.

    Join us Thursday, October 1st from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Sherlock Park for the Fall 2020 Clay N. Hixson Engineering Student Success Center. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your advisors and student organizations!

    We will have boxed lunches and appearances from groups such as:

      • Engineering Joint Council

     

      • Cyber Eagles

     

      • National Society of Black Engineers

     

      • Aviation Society

     

      TN Tech Motorsports and many many more!

  • WEST Open for the Semester

    The Writing Excellence Studio at Tech (WEST) is open for the semester! We provide one-on-one writing consultation for upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty, regardless of what field or writing you’re working on. We can work with you on things like clarity, cohesion, logical progression, or just making sure you’re doing what the assignment asks you to do in the most effective way possible. And we’re happy to work with you at any stage of the writing process, regardless of where you’re at. Whatever your skill level, we’re here to help you feel more confident in your writing abilities. All conferences will be virtual, so you can get help without leaving your room! For information about our hours and how to schedule an appointment, visit our website at https://www.tntech.edu/cas/english/west.php.

  • Student Success Story: Daniel Sukowski Accepts Practicum Hours Through HEP

    Student Success Story: Daniel Sukowski Accepts Practicum Hours Through HEP

    Rural Reimagined is excited to announce that Daniel Sukowski will conduct his practicum hours at HEP through developing surveys to collect information about the economic, workforce, and education development in Putnam County. Daniel is pursuing his Exceptional Learning PhD in Education with a concentration in Program Planning and Evaluation. Regarding his practicum hours focused on rural initiatives, Daniel states, “This is exciting! My intentions are to evaluate workforce development and education programs in order to help determine potential next steps for improving the community.” As Daniel hopes to stay in evaluation once he obtains his PhD, this will be a wonderful opportunity for him to gain experience in the field. Wings Up, Daniel!

  • Cornerstone Informational Session

    TTU has contracted with Cornerstone Government Affairs to assist in federal appropriations and they will be hosting a video informational session on Thursday, September 17 at 2:00.  All Faculty and Administration are encouraged to attend.  Please contact Jill Dicey at jdicey@tntech.edu for the link to participate.

  • Order in the courts on September 24

    Order in the courts on September 24

    Meet our Supreme Speaker for the Women’s Leadership Conference hosted by the College of Business on September 24, during dead hour (11-11:50). The conference is completely virtual so you can watch from the comfort of your room or in Johnson Hall Auditorium!

    Justice Janice Holder was the first female chief justice of the Tennessee Supreme Court. She retired from the bench in 2014 and currently serves as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 mediator and is on the Roster of Mediators and Arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association.

    To register for the September 24 event and to see the entire speaker line-up visit https://tf.tntech.edu/machform/view.php?id=1014316.

    Any questions or concerns please email cmontgomery@tntech.edu or emwillmore42@tntech.edu.

  • Tuesday, 9/22, Center Stage presents Ending a Legacy of Maya Genocide

    Tuesday, 9/22, Center Stage presents Ending a Legacy of Maya Genocide

    Heather Dean first encountered the people of Copal AA when she was reporting on human rights conditions in Mexican refugee camps. She accompanied their return from exile as they collectively built a new village. Dean will highlight the work of the women’s group in Copal AA and the impact of education in women’s lives, within the wider context of the current fight for indigenous rights and ongoing ecological and political issues in Guatemala. This is a Center Stage event hosted by the Women’s Center and will take place in Derryberry Auditorium at 7 pm. Socially distant seating with masks required, but open to everyone.

     

  • Come join the fun! TTU Water Professionals and Engineers Without Borders Meeting

    TTU Water Professionals and Engineers Without Borders (EWB) will be having their second joint meeting of the semester on Thursday, Sept. 17, in Prescott Hall room 215 and also through Zoom from 11:00 – 11:45 am. At this meeting, new officers will be announced and we will discuss our projects and speakers for the semester. All majors are welcome. We hope to see you there! 

    To join through Zoom, please use https://tntech.zoom.us/j/92843300251. 

  • AirMedCare Network

    As of 2021, Tennessee Tech will no longer serve as administrator for the AirMedCare service.  This termination of agreement will not affect the current issued memberships for Tennessee Tech employees.

    To renew membership or to inquire about your existing membership, please contact:

    Robert Keen
    Membership Sales Manager
    AirMedCare Network
    robert.keen@gmr.net
    (931) 256-7383
    www.amcnrep.com/Robert-Keen/

  • Virtual Study Abroad Fair on September 22 & 23

    Join the Study Abroad Office and guest speakers September 22 & 23 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Zoom for awesome videos, live discussion, Q & A, and the annual Study Abroad Photo Contest! Visit the Study Abroad home page for more information and Zoom meeting link: https://www.tntech.edu/studyabroad/index.php

     

  • BIDE Meeting Sept. 17

    BIDE Meeting Sept. 17

    BIDE (Body Image and Disordered Eating) is an all-inclusive peer support group that promotes self-growth and self-acceptance. Have a body and not sure how to feel about it? You are welcome here. This week’s meeting is at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, via Zoom. For questions and Zoom information, you can contact rlpearson43@tntech.edu or bidepeers@gmail.com.