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University Police Officers complete Crisis Intervention Team training
Police officers from the University Police Department recently completed Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training. This training equips officers with the tools and resources to respond more safely and compassionately to individuals with serious mental illnesses in crisis. CIT provides officers with alternatives to arrest and incarceration when they encounter people facing mental health issues. The officers who attended the training include Chief Fred Nichols, Lt. Taylor King, Sgt. Jeff Bulakowski, Officer Hannah Beaty, Officer Jeremiah Lewis, and Officer Ben Winfree. Additional officers will attend CIT training as new sessions become available.
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University Police Officers complete STOP Domestic Violence training
Three officers from the University Police Department have recently completed specialized training in domestic violence investigations. This training aims to enhance law enforcement’s response to and prosecution of domestic violence cases. The curriculum covered a wide range of topics, including assessing lethality, legal reviews, victim interviewing techniques, sexual assault, dual arrest, strangulation cases, coordinated community responses, courtroom testimony, and witness intimidation, among others. Captain Mark Hillis, Officer Hannah Beaty, and Officer Anthony Sherrell participated in the training.
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Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness Trauma Treatment Certification
The Center for Counseling and Mental Health Wellness clinical team recently completed the requirements for Trauma Treatment Provider. The clinical team had to satisfy program requirements that included training in trauma recovery and passing the certification exam. The CCMHW clinical team is committed to continuing education and training that enhance the skills and knowledge of student mental health and development. Pictured are Ben Higgins, Ravi Patel, Tessa Benefield, Angela Rector, and Dr. Christina Mick. For more information regarding counseling services contact the CCMHW at 372-3331.
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C&S Staff Day 2025: T-shirt deadline approaching!
C&S Staff Day 2025 is on Friday, August 8th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in Stonecipher Lecture Hall. Register NOW or before Friday, July 11th to guarantee your free C&S Staff Day 2025 t-shirt. The Staff Advisory Committee has planned a half day retreat with guest speakers, vendors, and prizes. Don’t forget we will be accepting donations to support the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry as well. Email Aleta Cannon (cacannon@tntech.edu) with any questions. We hope to see you there!
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Fab food, live music, family fun, fireworks, free vaccines, and school supplies!
From now until June 24, ESTAR Sanos – Be Healthy is hosting a school supply drive for the K-12 students and teachers of Jackson Co. Donation boxes will be available in Bell Hall.
Catch up on your vaccinations Saturday, June 28th from 3 to 6pm on Gainesboro’s historic courthouse square during the non-profit Share to Care Foundation’s 4th Annual Stuff the Bus event for Jackson County Schools. For details visit www.tntech.edu/nursing/estar or email behealthy@tntech.edu.
Supported by the Tennessee Department of Health.
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Parking and Transportation Services Implementing License Plate Recognition (LPR)
We are excited to share that Parking and Transportation Services is implementing License Plate Recognition (LPR) technology as part of our ongoing efforts to enhance parking services on campus. This innovative system will streamline parking operations, improve enforcement efficiency, and provide a more convenient experience for our campus community. For more information about this new LPR technology, please visit https://www.tntech.edu/parking/license-plate-recognition.php.
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Week of Welcome – Faculty & Staff Participation
Get ready for Week of Welcome 2025! It’s one of Tech’s most popular traditions and we’re inviting faculty and staff to take part.
There will be Spirit Days with office decoration contests, Convocation, Mix & Mingle, College Day, and more.
For details, visit the Week of Welcome website. To learn how you can get involved, head over to the Get Involved page.
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Tech professor awarded Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Award
Dr. Bradley Cohen, Associate Professor of Wildlife Ecology in the Biology Department, has been honored with the Wildlife Conservationist of the Year Award by the Tennessee Wildlife Federation, which celebrated its 60th Annual Conservation Achievement Awards. Driven by a passion for using science to inform wildlife management, Dr. Cohen’s work is impacting waterfowl, deer, and turkey populations across the state. His research has led to better management of wildlife refuges, updated wildlife monitoring protocols, and adaptive harvest models that guide regulations for white-tailed deer and turkey in Tennessee.
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Student Affairs Student Spotlight – Dominic Fosco
Meet Dominic Fosco, our June Student Affairs Student Spotlight!
Dominic is a first-semester master’s student in Civil Engineering at Tennessee Tech and is now in his fourth year at the university. With a strong passion for structural engineering, he has been a dedicated member of the Steel Bridge Team since his undergraduate years. Dominic served as the team’s Design Lead for one year and has led as Captain for the past two. Dominic credits the team’s success to their hard work, unity, and shared commitment to excellence. One of his favorite things about Tech is the unwavering support for student organizations.
Congrats, Dominic!
Read more at https://www.tntech.edu/student/student-spotlight.php
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Registration open NOW for C&S Staff Day 2025!
Registration is open now for this year’s annual Clerical & Support Staff Day on Friday, August 8th! The Staff Advisory Committee have planned a half day (8:00 am-12:00 pm) filled with guest speakers, vendors, and breakfast and refreshments. Register now! Free C&S Day t-shirts will be given to those who register by the Friday, 7/11 deadline and attend the event. We are asking attendees to support the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry and bring a non-perishable food item for donation. Please contact Aleta Cannon (cacannon@tntech.edu) with any registration questions.
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FY25 Project Request Deadlines Announced
To help us complete and bill all current projects by the end of the fiscal year, the Office of Communications & Marketing asks that all requests for Creative Services, Photo & Video Services, and Web Services be submitted by June 13, 2025, if they need to be billed in FY25.
For Printing Services projects that need to be billed in FY25, please submit your requests no later than June 23, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and continued partnership as we work to meet these deadlines.
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Softball Student Managers Wanted
Tennessee Tech Softball is looking for student managers for the 2025-26 academic year in paid positions.
Applicants must be a full-time student in good academic standing at the University.
For more information, contact assistant coach Sammi Miller at samiller@tntech.edu.
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Financial Aid Office Scheduled Closure
The Financial Aid Office will be temporarily closed from 11:30 AM until 2 PM on Wednesday, June 11.
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Ascend Financial Literacy Seminars
Considering Homeownership? Then join Ascend Credit Union’s virtual workshop this Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11am-12pm. Participants who may be thinking about buying a home will learn what financial preparation is required prior to purchasing a home. You will understand the factors that can affect your eligibility for a loan, the different mortgage options available to you, and learn how to estimate what you can afford to pay for a home. Click here to register. Questions? Call 931-32-3713 or email ttubenefits@tntech.edu
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Voice Mail Interruption – Campus Wide
The Telecommunications Office will be performing system maintenance on Thursday, June 5th beginning at 12 noon and ending at 1 pm. During this time the voice mail system will not be accessible. For further questions or information contact the Telecommunications Office at 3800 or telecom@tntech.edu