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FY 2018 Operating Budget Policy and Guidelines

The FY 2018 Texas Tech University Operating Budget Policy and Guidelines can be found at the following link under the Budget Prep tab: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/budget/budgetPrep/documents/bprep/FY2018BudgetInstructions.pdf

Originator: Jodi Coen Posted On : 5/23/2017

Departmental * Banner News and Tips for Employees

Join the West Texas Children's Chorus for their 14th Season!

The West Texas Children's Chorus is looking for active young singers to join them for their 14th season, which will culminate in a June 2018 tour to Canada! Don't forget that there is a tuition reduction for children of TTU faculty and staff.

Originator: Ben Robinette Posted On : 5/22/2017

Arts & Entertainment

Attention All University Faculty

Want to be more involved with the Women's Studies Program? Do you teach, research and/or service the University in areas related to Women's and Gender Studies? Join our affiliated faculty list today!

Originator: Patricia Earl Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization

DANCE PRACTICES FOR MUSICIANS: open to all, Fall 2017

Dance Practices for Musicians
MUSI 4000-006, CRN 20805, MUSI 7000-006, CRN 02841
MWF 8:00-8:50 a.m.
LIMITED SEATING!

Originator: CHRISTOPHER J Smith Posted On : 5/22/2017

Lectures & Seminars

Fall 2017 course: Constructs in Ethnomusicology

OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE TTU CAMPUS

Originator: CHRISTOPHER J Smith Posted On : 5/23/2017

Lectures & Seminars

Participants Needed for Child Video Conversation Project! $30

Researchers at Texas Tech University are seeking mothers and children to participate in a project on children’s conversations about videos. Participants will be paid $30.

Originator: ISH Noriega Posted On : 5/23/2017

Research * Academic

#TTUWSC17 - Conference Survey Request

Did you attend our conference last week? What did you think of it?

Originator: Patricia Earl Posted On : 5/18/2017

Academic * Departmental

Mentor Recruitment Session

Become a mentor.

Originator: Edna Rodriguez Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization

Purchase Your Summer Membership to the Rec TODAY!

The Leisure Pool is waiting for you! Purchase your summer Faculty/Staff membership to the Rec TODAY. The last day to register for Payroll deduction is May 31. For current pricing, please call us at 806-742-3351.

Originator: Scott Layher Posted On : 5/23/2017

Departmental * Rec Sports Programming

YOGA AND THE CREATIVE ARTS to be Offered First Summer Session

EMBODIED LEARNING - Explore the Language and Philosophy of Yoga On and Off the Mat! Discover how relaxed concentration and the practice of directed awareness enhance your innate creativity. No prior experience required.

Originator: Lisa Garner Posted On : 5/22/2017

Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Departmental

New Summer Tutoring Hours at the Learning Center!

Need FREE tutoring? Want to schedule a FREE appointment with an Academic Coach? The Learning Center is open with new Summer Hours!

Originator: Alicia Rosas Posted On : 5/22/2017

Academic * Departmental

Gallery Talk + Closing Viewing with Artists, Lindsey Maestri + Cody Arnall

Gallery Talk + Closing Viewing • "Are You Listening to Me?" with Lindsey Maestri + Cody Arnall • 6PM, Tuesday, May 23, 2017 • TTU Satellite Gallery at Charles Adams Studio Project (CASP) • 1108 5th Street (5th street and Avenue J)

Originator: Scotty Hensler Posted On : 5/22/2017

Arts & Entertainment * Lectures & Seminars * Academic

Lunar Lope Full Moon Run

Enjoy a 5K/1 mile run/walk under the full moon Friday, June 9 at 10 pm

Originator: BETTY Blanton Posted On : 5/23/2017

Student Organization * Rec Sports Programming

PSY 2301 Child Psychology Summer 1 Course

Want to learn about why and how kids are the way they are while earning 3 credit hours? This class is open to all (no perquisites) and meets M-F 2:00-3:50pm. Learn about development as fun interactions and entertaining educational videos abound!

Originator: Tabitha Fleming Posted On : 5/22/2017

Academic

Earn Money Recruiting Prospective Students!

Are you looking for an on-campus job? Apply now as a Student Telecounselor!

Originator: Carlos Favela Posted On : 5/23/2017

Departmental * Student Employment/Career Opportunities

FREE RENTALS!! BOOKS, CALCULATORS, AND OTHER SUPPLEMENTAL COURSE MATERIALS

Open enrollment for the AVID First Year Experience Program for Fall 2017.

Originator: Ciarra Galindo Posted On : 5/19/2017

Academic

Student Assistant Opportunity in The Office of Research Services

Interested undergraduate students please email your resume and work availability to brittney.moore@ttu.edu

Originator: Brittney Moore Posted On : 5/22/2017

Faculty/Staff Organization * Student Organization * Student Employment/Career Opportunities

DUE Tuesday, May 30th, 2017- Service Learning Faculty Fellows Applications

The Teaching, Learning, and Professional Development Center (TLPDC) is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2017-2018 Service Learning Faculty Fellows Program.

Originator: Erika Brooks-Hurst Posted On : 5/22/2017

Academic * Departmental * Faculty/Staff Organization

Graduate Students: Are you hoping to someday administer a social service agency?

Do you feel ill-prepared to handle the financial management aspects of agency administration?
Summer 1 - SW 6370: SPECIAL TOPICS IN SOCIAL WORK: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT [M-F, 2:00-3:50PM, CRN 37466] may better prepare you for these challenges.

Originator: Adrienne Long Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic

Like small classes? Need SBS Core Credit for summer 2? Short on cash for books?

SW 1300: WHY & HOW OF SOCIAL SERVICES (M-F, 2-3:50, CRN 70307) will take field trips, has not textbook to buy, & fulfills SBS core credit for a maximum of 25 students. Students rave about the instructor for this course, so come join in on the fun!

Originator: Adrienne Long Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic

Towards a Public Health of Complementary and Integrative Medicine

The TTUHSC Office of Global Health (OGH) invites you to attend an ongoing lecture series on issues related to global health and building healthy communities.

Originator: Julie Eoff Posted On : 5/22/2017

Lectures & Seminars

Scheduled Blackboard Learn Maintenance beginning, May 26th, 2017

Scheduled Blackboard Learn Maintenance beginning, May 26th, 2017, at 12:00 am

Originator: Shannon Newsome Posted On : 5/23/2017

IT Announcements

Bowling for a PFW credit

Need a PFW credit? This summer you can bowl and earn your PFW credit. Balls and shoes are furnished.

Originator: Donna Torres Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic * Departmental

Play golf and earn a PFW credit.

Enjoy playing golf at the Rawls course this summer while earning a PFW credit. Clubs and balls are furnished.

Originator: Donna Torres Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic * Departmental

Jogging for a PFW Credit

Need a PFW credit? This summer you can jog and earn your PFW credit.

Originator: Donna Torres Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic * Departmental

Staff Senate Scholarship Applications for Summer 2017 now available!

Area you a full-time TTU staff member taking classes at the university? If you answered 'yes,' this scholarship is for you! https://www.depts.ttu.edu/staffsenate/scholarships.php

Originator: Christina Rosson Posted On : 5/22/2017

Faculty/Staff Organization

Take Summer I: COMS 6303 Seminar in Organization Communication

This course focuses on a special topic in organizations. In particular, crisis communication and management. Students will learn about crisis planning, preparation and management in different contexts.

Originator: Bolanle Olaniran Posted On : 5/23/2017

Lectures & Seminars * Academic * Departmental

Current Faculty/Staff Rec Members - Renew Your Annual Memberships Today!

All current Faculty/Staff Members with an annual membership to the Rec Center can now renew your membership for the 2017-18 academic year! Stop by the Main Office, room 202 or call us at 806-742-3351 for more information!

Originator: Scott Layher Posted On : 5/23/2017

Departmental

JOIN OUR TEAM--NOW HIRING LEADERS FOR FALL 2017

Looking for a rewarding part-time job during the Fall 2017 semester? Join the Supplemental Instruction (SI) team!

Originator: Maryanne Ring Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic * Departmental * Student Organization

Seats still available!

ANTH 2301, Introduction to Archaeology still have some seats available for Summer I! Earn a Behavioral Science credit online this summer!

Originator: Lauren Whitman Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic

Two Factor Authentication Implementation and Changes to eRaider Coming Soon

The TTU IT Division is excited to announce two changes coming soon: Two Factor eRaider Authentication and a new eRaider Sign-In page!

Originator: IT Help Central Posted On : 5/22/2017

Employee Announcements * Student Announcements

Office 365 Email Upgrade for Employees Coming This Summer

This summer, the TTU IT Division will upgrade all employee email accounts to the cloud-based Office 365.

Originator: IT Help Central Posted On : 5/23/2017

Employee Announcements * Student Announcements

ANNUAL PROPERTY INVENTORY CERTIFICATION

TTU Depts. are required to conduct an annual physical inventory of all capitalized and controlled personal property.
Certifications are due June 30, completed through the Property Inventory Web Application, www.fiscal.ttuhsc.edu/propinv/.

Originator: Roxanne Derrick Posted On : 5/22/2017

Departmental

GETTING STARTED WITH BOOKKEEPING SOFTWARE USING QUICKBOOKS

The TTU Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a workshop that will show you how to use QuickBooks® software to set up your small business bookkeeping.

Originator: ELAINE Melot Posted On : 5/22/2017

Small Business Development Center

SBA PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

The TTU Small Business Development Center and the U.S. Small Business Administration present a FREE workshop discussing SBA loans and other financing options for small businesses.

Originator: ELAINE Melot Posted On : 5/22/2017

Small Business Development Center

TeMPO Program, Call for Applications ***DEADLINE APPROACHING SOON***

Thanks to funding from the Division of Undergraduate Education & Student Affairs, the Teacher Mentoring through Peer Observation (TeMPO) Program for faculty will be offered once again in Fall 2017.

Originator: Esther Saldivar Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic * Departmental * Teaching, Learning & Professional Development Center

GETTING STARTED WITH GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING

Presented by TTU Small Business Development Center and the Procurement Assistance Center. This is an introduction to government contracting.

Originator: ELAINE Melot Posted On : 5/22/2017

Small Business Development Center

Earn $1,000 Discussing Ideas with Other Students

The Free Market Institute is accepting applications for the fall 2017 McLane Teammates Reading Program program, which will focus on the topic of Economics and Social Issues: Markets and the Marginalized.

Originator: Charles V Long Posted On : 5/23/2017

Lectures & Seminars * Academic

$30 FOR PARENTS with soon to be kindergartners!

Participating families receive $30 for volunteering their time. For more information please contact us at: transitions2k@gmail.com

Originator: Jeanne Esther Cardenas Posted On : 5/22/2017

Research

Chancellor Emeritus Leadership Seminar Course

Enroll today in Chancellor Emeritus Hance’s Leadership Seminar course! Get the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from his experiences and have the chance to meet guests like Rex Tillerson and Kliff Kingsbury! IS4100 CRN 19573

Originator: Dylan Christenson Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic

Graduating in December 2017? Register NOW for PFI 4101

DO NOT graduate from Texas Tech without taking PFI 4101! Are you looking for a one hour course designed to teach you about job searching, employee benefits, taxes, investing options, and insurance? Well, we have the course for you!

Originator: Jennifer Wilson Posted On : 5/22/2017

Academic

It’s time to invest in your future by taking PFI 3301

Introduction to Personal Finance offers skills to help students navigate the financial world... for life! This course covers topics like basic financial concepts, borrowing, investing, and protection. Register for PFI 3301!

Originator: Jennifer Wilson Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic

Faculty: Course Reserves Submissions open

Course Reserves is now taking submissions for Summer 2017. To make a submission, visit library.ttu.edu/coursereserve.

Originator: Julie Barnett Posted On : 5/22/2017

Academic * Departmental

Fall 2017- Spring 2018 CALUE Undergraduate Scholar Project Funding

CALUE is announcing the availability of undergraduate scholar project funding for projects taking place during the fall 2017 - spring 2018 semesters. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2017 at 11:59 p.m.

Originator: Jerylme Robins Posted On : 5/23/2017

Research * Academic

Call for entries for the annual "Putting on the Dog" photo exhibit.

Every year the Office of International Affairs observes the dog days of summer with a photo exhibit entitled "Putting on the Dog: Dogs without Borders." Submit your images by May 24 (5 images max)!

Originator: Jan Stogner Posted On : 5/22/2017

Arts & Entertainment

CHANCE TO WIN $50 AMAZON GIFT CARD: FRESHMEN NEEDED FOR AN ONLINE STUDY

First year college students are needed for an online study on personality and drinking behaviors in college

Originator: Manju Chawla Posted On : 5/23/2017

Research

WTAC is accepting conference proposals now through June 1st.

Submit Your Proposal Now

Originator: Betty Thomas Posted On : 5/23/2017

Academic

Deadline TODAY: Presidents' Collaborative Research Initiative

The application/Letter of Intent for this award is due today.