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Last chance to register for C&S Staff Day 2025!
Late registration will be closing on Friday, August 1st for C&S Staff Day 2025. Register now before the registration form closes! As a reminder, the t-shirt order deadline has already passed. Any available extra t-shirts will be given on a first come, first served basis to attendees. The Staff Advisory Committee has planned a half day retreat with guest speakers, vendors, and prizes. Please consider bringing donations to support the Michelle Huddleston Memorial Food Pantry. Email Aleta Cannon (cacannon@tntech.edu) with any questions.
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Notice to Users of MyEBSCO Folders and Journal/Search Alerts
All of the library’s EBSCO databases will be migrated to their NEW User Interface on August 1. The transition should be seamless with the exception of saved content in your personal EBSCO user account (MyEBSCO). The following will not migrate automatically and must be saved to your personal device by July 31:
My Folder:
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- Companies, Webpages, Persistent Links to Searches, Notes, Pages, and Other Content Sources
Custom Folders or Shared Folders
Journal Alerts/Search AlertsFor assistance, please contact sjadams@tntech.edu.
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Condensed and Shorter Research Security CITI Training Course Now Available
A new condensed, one-hour research security module, called “Research Security (Combined)” is now available via CITI Program. This course satisfies research security training requirements for covered individuals (faculty, staff, and students whose R&D activities are funded by federal or state awards) and may be taken in lieu of the four-module “Research Security Training” CITI course. Those who have taken “Research Security Training” do not need to take the condensed course as well. For more information, please visit the Research Compliance Training Website.
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Budget Office – August Training
August budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for a virtual session.
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Ascend Literacy Seminar: Making Budget Work
Ascend Credit Union will host their next free, virtual, financial literacy seminar, Friday, July 25, 2025 from 2pm-3pm. Participants will identify personal obstacles to budgeting, create and apply a structure to track and analyze spending. They will also list short, medium, and long-term goals and discuss the importance of debt reduction and building emergency savings. Ultimately, participants will learn to apply strategies to manage day-to-day spending. Click here to register. Questions? Call 931-372-3713 or email ttubenefits@tntech.edu.
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Jacob Turner is the new Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations
University Development welcomes Jacob Turner as the new Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations!
Jacob most recently served as the Co-Owner and Vice President of Development for Fitec International, LLC. He oversaw business operations, including sales, logistics, finance, and budgeting, ensuring seamless processes. He led all aspects of import and export operations, maintained relationships with 18 international factories, and navigated tariff changes and global shipping challenges. His two largest client relationships were with Academy Sports and Walmart.
Earlier in his career, he served as a sales representative for BSN Savannah, where he cultivated, sustained, and generated new business opportunities in Coastal Georgia.
Jacob is an Air Force veteran and received his Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with a minor in Coaching from Kennesaw State University.
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Tennessee Tech University Police Conduct Active Aggressor Training
On July 12,2025, the Tennessee Tech University Police Department conducted a comprehensive active aggressor training exercise on campus as part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing campus safety and preparedness. Security officers from Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC) were invited to participate in a joint training exercise to enhance interagency coordination and response capabilities in the event of an active threat. The scenario-based training emphasized rapid response tactics, communication, and collaboration among first responders. Officers engaged in hands-on drills designed to simulate real-world conditions and reinforce best practices for protecting lives during high-stress situations.
“Our top priority is the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors,” said Chief of Police Fred Nichols.
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at TPAC
Be Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast. This breathtaking musical is filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. The show boasts the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.” Reuniting to create this new production are members of the original Tony Award-winning artistic team.
Seating & Pricing
Mid-Orchestra Rows S&T — $137 per ticket
Rear Orchestra Rows W&X — $115 per ticketAll seats are centrally-located
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at TPACSaturday, November 15, 2025
2:00 PM at TPAC in Nashville, TNRegister Here: Crawford Alumni Center – Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at TPAC
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Dollywood Splash Country Summer Discount
Now through Sept 21, 2025, Dollywood’s Splash Country is offering tickets for only $25! Take advantage of this awesome discount by visiting the Tech Total Rewards page and click on the Splash Country button. Questions? Call 931-372-3713 or email ttubenefits@tntech.edu
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Human Resources Office – Moving to Volpe Library on July 16, 2025
The Human Resources Office will be relocated on Wednesday, July 16, to the Volpe Library, 3rd floor, Room 301 & Room 360, while the Derryberry Auditorium renovations continue. The Human Resources Office hours are M-F, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
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Student Affairs Newsletter – July 2025 Issue
The July Issue of the Student Affairs Newsletter is now available. This newsletter was created to share what is taking place in the division and give an inside look into the departments, programs, and services that make up Student Affairs. The newsletter is published on a quarterly basis throughout the year. Visit the Student Affairs website to check out the latest edition!
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Friends of the Library Gala
The Angelo and Jennette Volpe Library is hosting the Friends of the Library Gala on August 8, 2025 at 6 P.M. The event will be held in the Ashraf Islam Engineering Building. For questions or more information, please email mistykline@tntech.edu. Please register at the link below before August 4, 2025.
https://www.tntech.edu/univadv/cac/registration-friends-of-the-library-gala.php
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Ascend Financial Literacy Seminar: Budgeting
Join Ascend Credit Union for their next free financial literacy seminar on Budgeting. It will be held In-Person on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 11am – 12pm, in the Laboratory Science Commons Bldg. Rm 1205. Participants will learn to understand the value of creating a budget, learn strategies to build a simple budget, pay off debt and develop core habits to practice and maintain financial health. Lunch will be provided. Click here to register. Questions? Call 931-372-3713 or email ttubenefits@tntech.edu.
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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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Printing Services implemented modest price increases
Beginning July 1, Printing Services implemented modest price increases to address rising costs for paper, ink, equipment leasing, and expanded in-house services. These adjustments ensure we can continue delivering high-quality, reliable printing solutions to campus.