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  • College of Business announces inaugural Career Ready Advocate Award winners!

    College of Business announces inaugural Career Ready Advocate Award winners!

    The College of Business is pleased to announce the recipients of its inaugural Career Ready Advocate Award! Students were given the opportunity to nominate the faculty, staff, and community partners who not only exemplify career readiness themselves, but who also foster career ready skills in others.

    Faculty Winner: Dr. Ann Davis

    “Dr. Davis is a gifted educator, a genuine mentor,⁠ and a selfless leader. She truly goes above and beyond to ensure success to each and every student who desires to do exceptionally well. She had logically helped me solve issues I have faced throughout my college career. She has provided me with networking connections and communications. She is a true leader, and she inspires many to follow in her leadership.”⁠

    Staff Winner: Mrs. Brandi Lovin

    “She is not only a great advisor, but a great teacher. She made my start in college really smooth and fun. She was very easy to talk to and have her there when I needed help.⁠ Definitely made a positive view of college and I’m excited for the future at Tech.”⁠

    Community Winner: First Lady Kari Oldham

    “Kari Oldham is a leader by example. She has shown me how to approach situations with grace and in a professional manner. Kari cares for the success of each TTU student, and I am certain she is leading each of us in that direction.”

  • Graduate Support Assistant Position in the Crawford Alumni Center

    The Crawford Alumni Center is seeking a Graduate Support Assistant to assist with printed and digital engagement and social media. There are opportunities in the position to write articles and emails for alumni and donors or make graphics and edit videos for social media. No matter what your concentration is, there will be opportunities to gain new skills and great experience for your resume. Interviews will begin May 18, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

    Find the complete position description at https://www.tntech.edu/univadv/cac/grad-assistant.php

  • Congratulations to those who earned externally funded awards in April

    The following individuals earned externally funded awards last month:

      • Carla Hurt (PI) and Robert Paine (Co-PI): Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

     

      • Karen Lykins (PI): Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration

     

      • Kevin Liska (PI): Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security (Tennessee Highway Safety Office)

     

      • Kevin Liska (PI) and Edwin Baidoo (Co-PI): Tennessee Department of Health

     

      • Jennifer Meadows (PI): Battelle Memorial Institute

     

      Mark Rogers (PI): United States Fish and Wildlife Service

    Please visit https://www.tntech.edu/research/reports/grants-awarded.php for more information.

  • Tennessee Tech Today this week

    Tennessee Tech Today this week

    Here is this week’s Tennessee Tech Today radio show: https://www.tntech.edu/news/files/TNTech_Today_Show_5-8-20.mp3.

    This week’s Tennessee Tech Today includes the Celebration of Excellence award winners for student workers, diversity, advising, clerical, professional and Derryberry, including interviews with each winner.

     

  • 7th Street Closure – Mahler to Walnut – May 11-13

    7th Street Closure – Mahler to Walnut – May 11-13

    7th St, from Mahler Ave to Walnut Ave, will be closed to through traffic on Monday, May 11th, through Wednesday, May 13th in order to make necessary repairs to the building.

  • Congratulations to the Class of 2020 from the Brass Arts Quintet!

    We put together this video as a tribute to you and your families. We are all so proud of you and wish you nothing but the best as you move on from TTU into the next phase of your lives.

    For generations Tech students have taken pride in the symbol of the eagle. Greg Danner composed With Wings Like Eagles as a musical representation of the beauty, strength, and dignity we associate with the eagle and our university.

    This piece was commissioned for the centennial of Tennessee Technological University in 2015 and is performed by the Brass Arts Quintet at our opening Freshman Convocation each August.

    https://youtu.be/2qc1kroAPo0

  • 2020 College of Business Faculty and Staff Awards

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  • School of Human Ecology to present Outstanding Student Awards

    Annually the School of Human Ecology recognizes outstanding students during a reception scheduled in April. This year’s awards will be presented virtually on Friday, May 8.
    Students will be recognized in these categories: Outstanding Freshman – Hannah Bernhardt; Outstanding Sophomore – Kaylee Case; Outstanding Junior – Katy Hitchcock; Outstanding Senior – Sydney Elrod; Outstanding Child Development & Family Relations – Mary Lee; Outstanding Food Systems Administration – Julia Vesely; Outstanding Nutrition & Dietetics – Alyssa Lewin; Outstanding Child Life – Emily Reynolds; Outstanding Family & Consumer Science Education – Abby Bohannon; Outstanding Housing & Design – Jacob Williams; Outstanding Merchandising & Design – Kiara Blain and the Outstanding Human Ecology Award – Hannah Petty. A list of recipients is available on the website:  https://www.tntech.edu/cahe/hec/

  • Search for Director, Women’s Center

    The Women’s Center is conducting a search (internal only) for a part-time Director to lead and support efforts for women’s equity across campus and the community. The appointment to the position is for 1 – 3 years and is renewable. Applicants will be required to electronically upload a Letter of Interest and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all materials are received. Applications without all required documents are incomplete and will not be considered. Individuals who wish to nominate a candidate should contact Cheryl Montgomery at cmontgomery@tntech.edu. Nominations should include candidate’s name, current position, campus address, telephone number, and email. New screening date: May 12th, 2020, open until filled. Quick Link to Posting: http://jobs.tntech.edu/postings/12270

  • Stadium Drive Closure

    Stadium Drive will be closed beginning Monday, May 11th from 7th Street to the end of Browning Evins Residence Hall.  It will remain closed until the completion of roof replacement work on Browning Evins Hall.  Armstrong Avenue will be open from 7th Street and Wings Up Way will be open from the new Student Recreation Center to Stadium Drive.

  • College of Education Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week

    College of Education Celebrates National Teacher Appreciation Week

    In its sixth year the Annual Teacher Appreciation Celebration, coordinated by the College of Education and in partnership with local businesses, strives to recognize dedicated P-12 teachers and up-and-coming teacher candidates. This year’s Teacher Appreciation awards, in a variety of categories, have been presented virtually.

    Future educators awards went to Kaitlyn Eastin, a graduate student pursuing her master’s degree in Secondary Education/Math; the undergraduate award was presented to Richard Hendricks, an Elementary Education major.

    The 2020 Alumna of the Year was Hunter Zanardi. She is an Instructional Specialist / RTI2 Interventionist at Algood Elementary providing a multi-tiered approach to assisting students with their learning, social, and behavioral needs.

    Current P-12 educators were recognized in numerous categories, from art education to administration. A complete list is available on the college’s website, https://www.tntech.edu/education/award-recipients.php.

  • Faculty, Student, and Staff Awards Presented by the College of Education

    Faculty, Student, and Staff Awards Presented by the College of Education

    Annually the College of Education recognizes outstanding members of their faculty, students, and staff during a reception usually scheduled for National Teacher Appreciation Day. This year’s awards have been presented virtually.

    Faculty award categories and recipients: Teaching/Jeremy Blair, Asst. Prof.; Research/Andrea Arce-Trigatti, Inst.; Service/Jennifer Meadows, Asst. Prof.; Team Player/Christy Killman, Chair of Exercise Science.

    Graduate and undergraduate students were recognized in these categories, respectively: Leadership/Lindsey Braisted and Kayla Hill; Service/Ashley Gilbert and Laura Scarborough; Professionalism/Jordan Killmon and Staci Dildine; Go-Getter/Jake Warwick and Barrett Streeter.

    Charles Craig received the Outstanding Advisor Award and Kathy Falkner in Curriculum & Instruction, the Outstanding Staff Award.

    Also recognized were P-12 teachers and future educators. A list of recipients is available on the website: https://www.tntech.edu/education/award-recipients.php

  • Hot Water Outage May 10-23

    There will be no hot water or steam on campus May 10-23, 2020 during the annual steam system outage.  Natural gas and electric water heaters will continue to operate at Tech Village, New Hall North, Southwest Hall, RUC (for food service only), East Stadium, West Stadium, APC, Foundation Hall, Hooper Eblen and Fitness Center.

     

    This outage is necessary to perform preventative maintenance, and is scheduled annually following spring commencement to minimize impact on other campus events.

  • Annual Performance Evaluations

    Your Human Resources team wanted to send a reminder that the end of the 2019/2020 performance evaluation rating period is quickly approaching. Please review the below deadlines:

      • Supervisor Completes Employee Evaluation: May 16th

     

      • Reviewing Officer Approves Evaluation: May 31st

     

      • Evaluation Review Meeting: May 31st

     

      Employee Acknowledges Evaluation: June 6th

    Please feel free to contact us if you have additional questions.

  • Director of Institutional Assessment, Research and Effectiveness Zoom Interview

    The final four candidates for the Director of Institutional Assessment, Research, and Effectiveness (IARE) will have full-day Zoom interviews with campus on May 8th, 11th and 12th. Candidate information, open forum/presentation times, survey links, and all other information is available at the following link: https://www.tntech.edu/iare/director-iare.php

    We strongly encourage you to attend the open forums, and look forward to hearing your feedback on each of the candidates.