Tech Appoints First Cookeville Native Student Trustee
Tennessee Tech has appointed its first Cookeville native to serve as student trustee, senior Jimmy Guadalupe. The Tennessee Tech Student Government Association developed the selection process.Guadalupe said he is a first-generation American pursuing a double major in business management and business technology and information. “My purpose is not just to occupy a seat at the […]
Tech Asking For $310M Capital, $17M Maintenance
Tennessee Tech will ask the state for some $310 million for capital projects next year and almost $17 million in capital maintenance. Tech President Phil Oldham told the Board of Trustees that his leadership team understands what’s realistic, considering the state has not funded any new buildings for Tech the last two years. He said […]
Tech Football Stadium Costs Up To $57.2M
The price tag to finish the Tennessee Tech Football Stadium west side renovation has ballooned to more than $57.2 million. The Board of Trustees approved the original budget at some $29.9 million in 2021, a number President Phil Oldham said officials believed to be an accurate estimate. “This is not likely to go up at […]
Jackson Library Board Reviewing Bylaws For Improvements
The Charles Holland Library will undergo a bylaw review on Thursday to check for ways that the board could better guide library operations. Library Director Melissa Gregory said bylaws are reviewed every few years. She said a committee will execute the review and present any tweaks to the board for approval. She said the board’s […]
Tech Faculty, Staff Below Median Salaries In New Study
Tennessee Tech faculty salaries are five percent below the market median, while staff salaries are 16 percent below the market median. That according to the results of a new salary study shared with the Board of Trustees Thursday. Trustees voted to use some $1.76 million in money held back in this year’s budget to bring […]
New Tech Student Trustee Focused On Infrastructure, Growing University
New Tennessee Tech student trustee Addison Dorris said she wants to ensure a positive experience for all students and bolster the sense of community. The senior from Portland said she will primarily focus on infrastructure for the growing student population and diversity inclusion. She said building up Tech’s resources and implementing accessible transportation is vital […]
Harper To Serve Another Term As TTU Board Chair
Trudy Harper will serve another term as the Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees Chair. Harper’s term will now extend until July 2025. She was the only nominee. “I feel compelled to say before we vote, this wasn’t what any of us had expected, of course, I didn’t expect to do another two years,” Harper said. […]
Cookeville Regional Approves Software After Price Negotiations
Cookeville Regional Board of Trustees approved the renewal of an employee software service after tabling approval citing financial concerns. The software would allow department heads access to employee profiles and organizational charts, among other uses. When originally presented to the board, the cost came in at some $300,000 for a three-year contract. Board Member Danny […]
Oldham: Constructing A Parking Garage Still A Priority
Tennessee Tech President Phil Oldham said constructing a parking garage on campus is still a high priority. Oldham said the biggest question is the financial aspect since the university would have to fund the project. “We want to make sure that we don’t overburden students with additional fees, so we are trying to find the […]
TTU Trustees Pass Salary Raises Pending On State Budget
The Tennessee Tech Board of Trustees passed a four percent salary increase pool for employees Thursday. President Phil Oldham said supervisors will make the primary recommendation based on performance reviews. Raises could range from 1-7 percent. “They’re the ones doing the annual evaluations of personnel, and so, my belief is they are in the best […]
