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Hablas Español?
Are you a fluent Spanish speaker or bilingual/multilingual? The Office of Access, Belonging, and Community Outreach would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Maria Juan Baltazar at mbaltazar@tntech.edu with the language(s) you speak. Thank you!!
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Facilities System Update
The upgrade to our system is almost complete.
Here’s a sneak peek of the new landing page for the work order request forms. Contact facilities@tntech.edu or ext. 3227 with any questions.
More details coming soon!
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Grad Students! Get to know your classmates at new student orientation!
New graduate students are invited to orientation August 15th! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Tech, your program, and meet your new classmates! Check your email for information on registration. An online orientation will be provided for all new students prior to this event.
If you have any questions, please reach out to gradstudies@tntech.edu!
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Cyanotype – Printing with Light Workshop at the Craft Center
August 4 – 9, 2024
This experimental workshop introduces cyanotype, a printing process that can be very simple to create at home or in a darkroom environment. Whether documenting the natural world or creating photographic compositions, student outcomes include creating photograms on paper and fabric with found objects and transparencies as negatives. This week-long workshop will teach you to harness the sun and a UV light source for creating beautiful handmade prints that will become addictive once you know the basics! Find more info or register here! -
2025 Golden Eagle Travel opportunities for alumni, faculty, staff and friends
Tennessee Tech’s Crawford Alumni Center recently released the 2025 Golden Eagle Travel schedule for alumni, faculty, staff and friends!
From February 24 through March 1, 2025, we’ll visit the Caribbean’s largest island — Cuba! This itinerary includes visits to Havana, Vinales, Pinar del Rio, the Nacional Hotel, La Corona Cigar Factory, Plaza de la Revolucion, Ernest Hemingway’s house, a performance by the Habana Compas Dance Group and more.
Then, from July 26-August 1, 2025, we’ll spend one night in Boston and five nights on Cape Cod! We’ll visit Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket, Provincetown, Plymouth Rock, the Newport Breakers mansion and more.
Visit www.tntech.edu/GoldenEagleTravel to view the full itineraries or to sign up. Contact alumni@tntech.edu with questions.
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Eagle Pay Payment Site and Eagle Online Registration UNAVAILABLE
The Eagle Pay Payment Site and Eagle Online Registration will be offline during the following timeframe due to fiscal year end processing:
Friday, June 28, 2024 from 4:30PM CST until Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00AM CST.
Students will not be able to make online payments or access registration during this time frame. This affects services such as Eagle Online Registration and Eagle Pay Payment Site.
Thank you for understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the Business Office at 931-372-3311 or bursar@tntech.edu.
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Tech ASPIRES is back!
Thanks to the generous support of President Oldham and his office, Tech ASPIRES is back for summer and fall semesters! Tech ASPIRES provides trauma-informed services for students, staff, and faculty who experience interpersonal violence, particularly sexual violence. Tech ASPIRES provides specially trained Registered Nurses (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) to provide forensic exams to those experiencing sexual violence. We also connect you with additional on-campus and off-campus services per your preferences and needs. We are available 24/7 and can be contacted at 931-372-6566.
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Mary C. McCaskey appointed AVP for Enrollment and Student Success
The Division of Enrollment and Communication is pleased to announce that Mary McCaskey has been appointed as the Associate Vice President for Enrollment & Student Success.
In her new role, Mary will provide strategic leadership and administrative oversight for enrollment services, including Admissions, Career Services, Financial Aid, Scholarships, International Education, Veteran Services, and Enrollment Operations. Her goal is to ensure the delivery of high-quality services to all constituents, including prospective, current, and former students, as well as academic and administrative departments, and faculty and staff.
Previously, Mary served as the Director of Financial Aid and Military and Veterans Affairs, where she was responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and institutional aid programs. She oversaw the administration of these programs, including all veteran and military aid benefits, and led responses to internal, state, and federal audits. Mary also worked to maximize the role of Financial Aid in recruiting and retention efforts, providing counseling and advising to students and parents on financial needs, aid opportunities, academic progress, eligibility, and procedures.
“Mary has demonstrated a consistent, high-level commitment to the university’s mission and vision,” said Karen Lykins, Vice President for Enrollment & Communication. “She is known for her knowledge and leadership skills in various roles, including director, compliance officer, colleague, advisor, trainer, and subject matter expert. I am confident that Mary’s work in her new role will support and enhance collaboration and success across campus.”
Mary holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Services from Bethel University and a master’s degree in Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary. She has also served a five-year term as President of the Tennessee Education Association of Veteran Program Administrators and has been a valued employee of Tennessee Tech for nearly 10 years.
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Facilities System Update
As we upgrade our system, the work order request form will be getting a new look.
Keep an eye out for more information soon!
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Transportation, hotel, event and tickets for Tech versus Georgia game Sept. 7
Your Golden Eagle football team will take on the Georgia Bulldogs on Sept. 7 in Athens! The Tennessee Tech Alumni Association will host a pre-game gathering for alumni, donors, friends and fans. We offer charter bus travel, hotel, event and game tickets, and you can sign up for the options that work best for you.
Visit the registration page for more information: Tennessee Tech Alumni Association – Tech vs Georgia Event (tntech.edu)
The deadline to register for the bus and hotel is June 28 at 4:30 p.m. Space is limited, so register as soon as possible!
If you wish to purchase ONLY tickets for the Georgia game, contact the Tennessee Tech Ticket Office M-F 8-4:30 p.m. The deadline to purchase tickets is June 28.
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HR Live Office Hours – Board of Trustees -Overview of HR items
This month the HR Office Hours that will be held June 26th at 1:00 pm will cover the HR items that was presented to the Board of Trustees meeting held on June 20th. Join us as Kevin Vedder, AVP of Human Resources shares the items discussed. We will also open up time for Q & A. Join the live Teams meeting by clicking on this link: Join the meeting now
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Basketweaving with Foraged Materials at the Appalachian Center for Craft
Learn to harvest, process and weave with a number of invasive vines that grow in the Southeast. The mature vines of wisteria, kudzu, and Japanese honeysuckle can be processed into material which forms the structure for strong and beautiful baskets. We will discuss both traditional weaving techniques and more sculptural designs for working with this plentiful material. Students can expect to leave with material they have processed themselves and at least one completed basket. No prior experience required, however moderate hand strength is necessary. Click here for more information!
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Working with Work Orders
Facilities & Business Services has created a how-to video on how to properly submit a work order request to help improve our ability to to respond quickly and operate efficiently. Additionally, FBS has published a document to provide clarity on what is and what isn’t billable maintenance. Links to both of these tools can be found directly under the “Work Order Request” hyperlink at https://www.tntech.edu/facilities/forms.php
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Save the Date! Graduate Student Orientation 8/15
Join us on Thursday, August 15th (4pm-7pm) for Graduate Student Orientation. Come and learn about the resources available to you as
grad students, ask questions, pick up your parking passes, meet your classmates, and eat great food. If you’re new to Tennessee Tech or not, you will be glad you came!Please contact gradstudies@tntech.edu with any questions! Online orientation will be available online. Look in your tech email for registration information.
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Budget Training for July
July budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session.