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PeopleAdmin Scheduled Downtime
Human Resources would like to notify all Faculty and Staff that PeopleAdmin services will be down for scheduled maintenance on Wednesday, June 4th, beginning at 5:00 PM (CDT). Downtime is expected to last for approximately thirty minutes.
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Three New Academic Programs Approved by THEC
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission approved three new academic programs at its Commission meeting May 15, 2025. Approved programs span multiple disciplines, reflecting Tennessee Tech’s commitment to interdisciplinary education and addressing critical workforce demands in Tennessee and beyond.
The new programs are:
Interdisciplinary Computing B.S.
(College of Interdisciplinary Sciences), effective August 1, 2025.Agriscience Technology M.S.
(College of Agriculture and Human Ecology), effective August 1, 2025Child Life M.S.
(College of Agriculture and Human Ecology), effective August 1, 2026Congratulations to all faculty, administrators and staff who worked so hard on these innovative programs!
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Honors Program Campus-wide Interview – Lindsey Roberts
Join us June 5, as Honors Program Director candidate Lindsey Roberts shares their vision for the future of the Honors Program. A brief presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
This event is open to the campus community, begins at 10:45 a.m. and takes place in Derryberry Hall 200.
Share your input and help shape the future of the Honors Program!
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Farewell Reception for Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi
Join us as we say goodbye and send our best wishes to Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. We will celebrate his contributions and new journey at a farewell reception on June 18 at 3 PM in the AIEB lobby.
Dr. Yelamarthi is leaving Tennessee Tech to become the Dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Let’s come together to thank him and wish him well in this exciting next chapter!
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Free Vaccines Anyone? Join ESTAR Sanos in Baxter on June 7th
Get ready for summer gatherings and catch up on your vaccinations in Baxter on Saturday, June 7th from 9am to 2pm.
The event is hosted by Upperman Middle School at 6700 Nashville Highway in partnership with Tech’s ESTAR Sanos – Be Healthy outreach program, Health Heroes, and Life Church DUO Medical Mission.This free clinic offers vaccines for Flu, COVID, Shingles, adult Pneumonia vaccine, and T-DaP – for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Whooping Cough.
For more info, visit www.tntech.edu/nursing/estar or email behealthy@tntech.edu.
Supported by the Tennessee Department of Health.
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2025 CITL Summer Book Club: Teaching with AI
Join the CITL for our summer book club as we read through and explore Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson. We will meet virtually every Tuesday at 11 AM starting June 5th to discuss that week’s chapters and share insights. Books are provided. Register here and contact the CITL with questions. Registration closes June 4th.
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Tech Represented by Nine Presentations at ICQI
The College of Education & Human Sciences was represented in nine presentations at the International Congress of Qualitative Inquiry earlier this month. Presenters included faculty members Luke Anderson, Marlana Lastres, Amber Spears, Lindsay Braisted, Natalie Beach, Janet Kesterson Isbell, Holly Anthony, Dorota Silber-Furman, Andrea Arce-Trigatti, & Ashley Akenson; doctoral students Julia Grecol, Cassie Brown, & Shawn Hinkel; & Tech graduate Dr. Larissa Rector.
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Honor’s Program Director Candidate Presentations June 5 and 6
Please join us for interview presentations by candidates for the Honors Program Director. Gain insight into each candidate’s vision for the Honors Program and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Sessions will take place June 5th and 6th at 10:45 a.m. in Derryberry Hall, Room 200. Each presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session.
We encourage you to attend the sessions and participate in the Q&A sessions. Your feedback is an important part of the selection process!
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Notice to submit gift-in-kind forms
To comply with Foundation Policy #005, any staff member who accepts tangible property must submit a gift-in-kind form documenting the donation. If your department has accepted any items by a donor, alum, or business this fiscal year, please submit a gift-in-kind form no later than Friday, June 20. Gift-in-kind guidelines can be found here. Contact Elizabeth Williams at 372-6101 or ewilliams@tntech.edu with questions or to request a gift-in-kind form.
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Daylong Workshops at the Craft Center
Save your seat in our daylong workshops on June 29th! Registration deadline is June 8th. TTU students, faculty and staff receive 25% off workshop tuition fees with code CraftCenter25. Visit our website to register and learn more!
Forged Candle Holders
Mobile Earrings
Broom Making
Plant-Based Fabric Dyeing
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College of Education & Human Sciences 11th Annual Awards Celebration
On Tues., May 6, members of the College of Education & Human Sciences and district partners gathered at the STEM Center for the 11th annual Teacher Appreciation Awards Celebration recognizing the faculty, staff, current education professionals, and students. “Recipients were nominated by a combination of students, faculty, staff, and mentor teachers,” said Lisa Zagumny, Dean. “We were excited to share the positive comments from the nomination letters.”
See the awardees at www.tntech.edu/education/award-recipients.php. For information, email education@tntech.edu.
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C&S Staff Day 2025 Vendor Request
We are excited to offer the opportunity for you to join us at our 5th annual clerical and support staff day on Friday, August 8, 2025!
The Staff Advisory Committee is hosting our next Staff Day and need vendors! Join us by setting up a vendor booth where staff in attendance can learn more about departments, organizations, and resources on campus. The event will be in Stonecipher Lecture Hall and doors will open at 7:30am for set up with registration starting at 8am. Attendees can browse vendor booths until the 8:30 welcome and during breaks. The event ends at 1pm.
Please contact Aleta Cannon at cacannon@tntech.edu to reserve your spot or for any questions.
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Human Resources Hours May 22nd
Human Resources will be closed Thursday, May 22nd from 10 am – 3 pm for the Tennessee Tech Employee Appreciation Event. Come join the fun in the Tech Pride Room.
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Audit or Review Notices or Reports Received from External Agencies 6/25
To comply with State Audit directives and Tennessee Tech Policy #130, any audit or review notices or 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 notices or reports from external agencies during FY25 that have not already been forwarded to Internal Audit, please send them to internalaudit@tntech.edu at this time. As you receive reports in the future, please send them to the same address.
Please note – this request does not apply to accreditation reports.
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Ascend Credit Union: Debt Management Webinar
Don’t forget to join us this Friday, May 23, 2025 from 2pm -3pm. Ascend Credit Union will present a webinar on Debt Management. Participants will explore common reasons why people find themselves in debt and the most common types of debt. They will also describe the value of using debt management strategies such as loan consolidation, budgeting, and debt management plans. Finally, participants will compare various debt management solutions and create a personal plan about how to manage their debt. Click here to register Questions? Call 931-372-3713 or email ttubenefits@tntech.edu