New Talon Software Being Used For Tech Employee Evaluations
Tennessee Tech employing a new employee evaluation tool as part of a broader software system to assist supervisors who conduct performance reviews. Human Resources Associate Vice President Kevin Vedder said the new tool is included in the university’s new HR and Finance software. Vedder said the tool is robust and provides supervisors with a performance […]
Tech Adds Redundant Power Feed To Protect Campus
Tennessee Tech has added a redundant electrical utility feed designed to keep campus power running during outages and reduce the risk of blackouts that disrupt student life. Tennessee Tech Associate Vice President of Facilities and Business Services Dan Warren said the new system gives the campus a backup electricity source that automatically activates if the […]
Tech Athletics Close To Finalizing New Strategic Plan
Tennessee Tech Athletics will look to steer its athletic programs in a new direction as the department is finalizing its new strategic plan. Tennessee Tech Athletic Director Casey Fox said the plan covers the department’s values and how to achieve goals moving forward. Fox said one of the goals is enhancing the student-athlete experience. “We […]
US News Ranked Tech Again As Top National University
Tennessee Tech recognized again as one of the best national universities by U.S. News & World Report. The honor marks 11 years in a row that Tennessee Tech made the rankings. The university climbed 31 spots from last year’s rankings, the largest year-to-year gain across all private and public schools in the state. Tennessee Tech […]
Payne: Fed Interest Rate Cuts Signal Cautious Optimism
The federal interest rate cut some .25 percent Wednesday, and a Tennessee Tech professor said the response expected. Tech’s Dean of the School of Business and Professor of Finance Tom Payne said there has been some weakening in the economy. Payne said the Federal Reserve is trying to strike a balance with their mandate. “We’ve […]
Putnam School Teachers Mentoring Tech Practicum Students
Students in Tennessee Tech’s literacy practicum have the chance to be mentored by a Putnam County elementary school teacher. Tech Lecturer Lindsey Braisted said pre-service teachers have to complete a 60-hour field experience before beginning classroom service. Braisted said the program was born out of a desire to train effective early literacy teachers. “[Students and […]
Family Weekend Gives Tech Students Much Needed Boost
Tennessee Tech welcoming students’ biggest supporters to campus through Sunday during Family Weekend. Director for New Student and Family Programs Courtney Brehm said parent weekend lets students know loved ones are supporting them. Brehm said this is also a chance for parents to see how their students are doing. Brehm said students often feel refreshed […]
Tech ROTC Holds Special PT Remembering 9/11 Attacks
Tennessee Tech Army ROTC Cadets used Thursday morning’s physical training session to remember the 9/11 attacks. Professor of Military Sciences Lt. Colonel Ben Sweeney organized this year’s memorial stair climb. Sweeney said the climb is done to remember the sacrifices of first responders after the 9/11 attacks. “We do it in OCPs with an army […]
Tech’s Frye: Roane State Partnership Different But Interesting
A Tennessee Tech program director said the new project management articulation agreement with Roane State essentially created a new custom major. Steven Frye directs the School of Interdisciplinary Studies. He said the new initiative took two different subject areas and brought them together for a project management focus. He said the connection between Roane State […]
Tennessee Tech Hits Modern Era Record Retention Rate
Tennessee Tech has set a modern era record retention rate of some 80.1 percent of students returning to campus. Tech Vice President for Enrollment and Communication Karen Lykins said improving retention is a campus wide effort. Lykins said student challenges can lead to students leaving the University. “The first year is when students are the […]
