Programs & Events
Know of an upcoming event that falls under the CAFÉ's purview? Email us at CAFE@tntech.edu and let us know!
Fall 2025
- Awards
Nominations have closed for 2024-2025 Academic Affairs Awards. We hope you will join us for the award reception in Fall 2025.
September 18, 2025
Academic Affairs Awards Reception
4-6 PM 
RUC 101 (Tech Pride Room)
Join us for our 2024-2025 Academic Affairs Awards Reception. We look forward to recognizing our award recipients from the 2024-2025 cycle, and honoring their efforts to serve our university. We will start with hors d'oeuvres from 4-4:30 PM. The ceremony will begin at 4:30 PM. - New Faculty
New Faculty Orientation
August 13-14, 2025
8-2:30 PM | RUC 101
New Faculty Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 13th and Thursday, August 14th from 8-2:30 PM in the RUC 101, Tech Pride Room. We look forward to welcoming our new faculty and helping those transitioning to new roles. For questions regarding orientation, please email cafe@tntech.edu.
Friday Focus
Join us for just-in time presentations on Friday's throughout the semester. These sessions are designed with new faculty in mind, but open to all faculty! Register below.
Fall 2025
Topic
Time/Location
Register
October 31, 2025
IDEA & Course Outcomes Selection
12 PM/Teams
Coming soon!
- Professional Development
Qualitative Community of Practice
The CAFÉ is excited to launch a new learning community for faculty this spring. The Qualitative Research Community of Practice (QCoP) is designed to be an interdisciplinary group of Tennessee Tech faculty who are interested researchers, scholars, and practitioners focused on qualitative research methods. The group will meet three times this semester (dates below) to share ideas, build networks, and develop qualitative research skills. Register below to join this new learning community and become a part of an active collaboration of qualitative research faculty. You can register to join the QuCoP at any point using the link below.
Fall 2025
Time
Location
September 11, 2025
11 AM-12 PM
TBA
October 9, 2025
11 AM-12 PM
TBA
November 13, 2025
11 AM-12 PM
TBA
Parenting & Professional Growth
The Parenting and Professional Growth group at Tennessee Tech University is designed to support faculty members navigating the challenges and rewards of raising children while advancing their academic careers. This group fosters a welcoming environment where faculty parents can share experiences, gain insights, and build a supportive network regardless of family structure or career stage. Fill out the interest form below to get involved!
- Teaching & Learning
Learning About Learning
The Learning About Learning Program offers early-career faculty a structured opportunity to enhance their teaching effectiveness and classroom management skills. The program is organized into three distinct phases: book study and discussion, classroom implementation, and dissemination of outcomes. Register below to join us for the book study this semester as we read "What the Best College Teachers Do" by Ken Bain.
Fall 2025
Time
Location
September 24, 2025 3:00 PM Teams/DBRY200 October 22, 2025 3:00 PM Teams/DBRY200 November 12, 2025 3:00 PM Teams/DBRY200
CITL Tech Tuesdays
Visit the CITL website for additional upcoming events every Tuesday at 11 AM focused on teaching and learning.
- Tenure & Promotion
Tenure & Promotion Workshops
The schedule below outlines the workshop and support offerings for those involved in the Tenure & Promotion process for Fall 2025. To learn about information covered during previous workshops or for additional questions, please contact us at cafe@tntech.edu. View the Tenure Track Schedule here.
Fall 2025
Date
Time
Location
Workshop
Registration
August 6 3:00 PM Teams/DBRY200 TP Workshop for Department Chairs and School Directors Closed August 12 3:00 PM Teams/DBRY200 TP Workshop for Department Chairs and School Directors Closed August 19 3:00 PM Teams TP Candidate Workshop Closed September 17 3:00 PM Bell Hall 260 TP Committee Chair Workshop Register - Research
- NCFDD
NCFDD Membership
The NCFDD is an independent professional development, training, and mentoring community composed of faculty, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students from over 450 colleges and universities. Tennessee Tech is an institutional member of the NCFDD, allowing our faculty and staff access to the amazing resources provided through the NCFDD.
- Watermark
Fall Bookings
Throughout the semester, the Watermark Team will be available for individual assistance. You can book an appointment using the link below.
Fall 2025
Date
Workshop/Training
Location
December 15 Watermark Drop-ins LIB112 January 12 Watermark Drop-ins LIB112