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 […]
New Bike Shelter Underway To Assist With Tech Parking
Work underway on a secure, locked bike shelter on the Tech campus to provide students with a safe storage option and easier access to the campus center. Planning and Finance Senior Vice President Claire Stinson said the project is scheduled for completion this October. Stinson said the facility will require a student ID card for […]
Aikens Serves As Interim Vice President Student Affairs
Tennessee Tech Dean of Students Katie Aikens will serve as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs. President Phil Oldham said Aikens has served in higher education for about 20 years, recommending her for the interim position. “We’re in the situation where we need to make another appointment in the search to fill the position permanently, […]
Tech Adjusting Fines To Punish Repeat Violations
Tennessee Tech is increasing parking fines to discourage students from repeatedly violating the rules. News and Public Relations Director Jonathan Frank said the changes came from a proposal created by the school’s Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Parking Committee. Frank said many of the parking fines will stay the same as the primary focus […]
Tennessee Tech Wellness Fair Highlights Mental Health Resources For Students
Tennessee Tech’s Student Government Association wants to help lift up its fellow students. That’s the idea behind their first-ever Wellness Fair held today in Centennial Plaza. SGA President Aaron Lay said that with the pandemic exasperating general mental health struggles, he and his executive team wanted to normalize discussions on mental health. “There’s a stigma […]
TTU SGA Working To Reduce Mental Health Stigmas
Tennessee Tech’s Student Government Association is doing its part to encourage mental health awareness among students. With help from the university’s counseling center, student government members created the Mental Health Matters Initiative. Student Body President Aaron Lay said when he entered office, addressing campus mental health was a priority. “We were just looking at finding […]
