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New Graduate Student Orientation Fall 2023
Hey! Calling out all new graduate golden eagles this Thursday, August 10th (4 pm-7:30 pm) for Graduate Student Orientation. Come and learn about the resources available to you as grad students, ask questions, enjoy fun games, meet your classmates, and eat great food, if you’re new to Tennessee Tech or not, you will be glad you came!
Please be sure to RSVP here: https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37zUkWvGNWoIKXA
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Residential Life Television Services
For students living in the Residential Halls and Tech Village Showtime Anytime is available for viewing on your device. Simply download the Showtime Anytime app or go to Showtimeanytime.com. Click “Log In”. Select “See All Providers” and click on Apogee.
Your room is also provided with 84 HD channels. All you need is a cable for your television which can be obtained from the Residential Life department.
For further information about your television services please follow this link: https://www.tntech.edu/facilities/telecom/services/cabletv.php
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Annual Gathering of Eagles
Golden Eagle fans are invited to Tucker Stadium for the annual Gathering of Eagles on Saturday, August 19. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. with the Tech football scrimmage beginning at 5:00 p.m. FREE hot dogs and Pepsi products will be available while supplies last. There will also be music and a bounce house on site.
Fans will get the opportunity to meet the 2023 Tennessee Tech Football team and get autographs following the scrimmage.
For questions or additional information, please contact Ariana Branstiter, Marketing & Promotions Coordinator, at abranstiter@tntech.edu or 931-372-3669.
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Budget Office – Training Sessions
August budget trainings are now scheduled for anyone who is interested in attending. Please click here to register for General Budget Training needed for signature authority on budget revisions, Position Control Budget Training, Budget Banner Screen Training, and Shadow System Training. For more information, please contact Emalee Hamblen at ehamblen@tntech.edu.
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CITL Summer Series: Chapters 8 & 9
Join the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) today for the next session of our Summer Series Book Club! Tuesday, August 1sr at 11 AM on Microsoft Teams. We will continue our discussion with chapters 8 & 9 of Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning by Dr. Pooja Agarwhal and Patrice Bain. Reading is NOT required to join in on the conversation, and all chapters are available online through the TnTech library. Register below and contact the CITL questions at citl@tntech.edu.
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Tech Softball looking for student managers for 2023-24 academic year
Tennessee Tech Softball is looking for student managers for the 2023-24 academic year. Successful candidates can receive both tuition help and books.
Team travel will be required, while a baseball/softball background, ability to throw front toss and ability to catch bullpen sessions will be greatly preferred.
Interested students can contact assistant coach Marc Kendrick at (931) 372-6552 or by e-mail at mkendrick@tntech.edu.
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HR Training Now More Accessible
Do you need New Employee Orientation training? Perhaps you are a new Supervisor and need the PAF or Hiring Supervisor recruitment training? We now have one place that you can go to sign up for upcoming training for subjects that your position requires. Check out the link on our website at Human Resources – Training & Development (tntech.edu) and click on “View Upcoming Training” to register for our upcoming training dates. Questions? Email Dawn Thompsen at dthompsen@tntech.edu.
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New Graduate Student Orientation
Join us on Thursday, August 10th (4pm-6:30pm) 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 be sure to RSVP here: https://tntech.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_37zUkWvGNWoIKXA
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CITL Semester Wrap-Up & Creator+ Demo
As the semester wraps up, faculty start to think about grading, making changes for future courses, and preparing for the summer. It is easy to become overwhelmed during this time of year. Join the CITL for today’s workshop session at 11 AM via Microsoft Teams. In this session, we will review a checklist of items to complete to help you close out your current course and prepare for the next semester.
We will also demonstrate the use of a new tool in iLearn. Creator+ provides opportunities for faculty to create engaging experiences in minutes that appeal to the love of learning, improve comprehension, and achieve high engagement for instructors and learners. Register below and contact the CITL with questions at citl@tntech.edu.
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Webinar: How to Support Mental Health
Presented by Optum Health
From time to time we all have friends or family who suffer with low mood. When low mood persists, it’s hard to know what to do, especially when you don’t want to make things worse. This is not a program about your mental and emotional health; it’s about the positive role you can play in other’s wellness.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 18, starting at 11:30 a.m. CT
Have questions? Please reach out to Here4TN at 855-437-3486.
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Webinar: Simplify Work, Life and You
Presented by ActiveHealth Management and Optum Health
Are you feeling overwhelmed by everything life throws your way? We will take a closer look at how you can organize your time and manage commitments. Learn how to prioritize tasks and procrastinate less. You’ll leave with strategies to help create a more balanced life.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 13, starting at 11:30 a.m. CT
Have questions? Please reach out to Here4TN at 855-437-3486.
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Webinar: Retirement Plans & Resources
The session will provide an overview of the retirement benefits and resources available to you through RetireReadyTN, the state’s retirement program. Specific topics will include the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System defined benefit plan, the State of Tennessee 401(k) and 457 Plans, and how the benefits of each come together in the Hybrid and Legacy Plans. RetireReadyTN will also provide detailed information about how to maximize the benefits of each plan and take full advantage of the many financial education resources available to you through RetireReadyTN.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 9, starting at 11:30 a.m. CT
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Last chance for C&S Staff Day registration!!
Better late than never – late registration is open through July 28 for this year’s annual Clerical & Support Staff Day on Friday, August 4th! Come join us for breakfast, valuable training, fun activities, and campus updates!
Check out our new webpage https://www.tntech.edu/president/cs-day.php for additional information and to register.
We will be collecting food for the TN Tech Pantry so please bring your non-perishables!
Email Bethany Jones, Staff Advisory Committee Chair, with any questions – bjjones@tntech.edu
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Counseling Center Director Earns ADHD Clinical Services Provider Certification
Christina Mick, TN Tech Counseling Center Director, recently completed the requirements and received certification as an ADHD Clinical Services Provider. In addition to Dr. Mick’s clinical and professional counseling licensure, this certification allows her to teach strategies that will assist students in addressing executive functioning struggles. Through the certification process, Dr. Mick received an additional 30 hours of training beyond her clinical license and has completed 200 hours of clinical contact with ADHD diagnosed clients while under clinical supervision/consultation. For more information, please contact the Counseling Center at 931-372-3331.
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New Search and Selection Committee/Hiring Manager Training
Human Resources will be providing training dates in August for all search and selection committee members and hiring managers to attend. This training is needed for anyone who will be participating in recruiting, interviewing and hiring new employees. Everyone who attends will not need to take the training again for two years. Register for training by clicking on this link. https://tntech-its.as.me/?appointmentType=47681708