Tennessee Tech’s Board of Trustees last semester approved an organizational structure that would “better support the effort to increase enrollment.” At the recommendation of Tech President Phil Oldham, Chief Communications Officer Karen Lykins is the new vice president of enrollment and communication — which sets her salary at approximately $200,000. […]
On campus
‘Divisive Concepts’ in the classroom
Divisive concepts is a term many individuals have become familiar with through news stories and social media. Now these words are being used to describe parts of a curriculum, some of which are facing controversy and speculation. ‘Divisive concepts’ aim to educate individuals on concepts such as race, sex, white […]
Religion and Freedom Collide
Religion is the belief in and worship of a higher power or powers, especially a God or gods. Freedom is the power — or right — to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint. But what happens when the two collide? Can religion and freedom coexist? […]
This Week on Campus, February 13
Intolerance is something underserving of toleration
The fundamentals of any democracy is proper representation of all voices within the society. A democratic society must have tolerance in order to respect these voices and give them space to participate. To take this to mean that there must be absolute tolerance of all positions, however, would be a […]
‘Divisive concepts’ survey sent to students cause confusion, concern
On January 23rd a survey was sent out by Tech president Phil Oldham. The email explained Tennessee state legislature had passed HB 2670 in the year 2022. This is a law that “prohibits public institutions of higher education from taking certain actions regarding divisive concepts and the ideologies of employees.” […]
Tech faculty lose, appeal civil rights lawsuit
U.S. District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw released a written opinion in December ruling against two Tennessee Tech faculty members who sued the university’s provost for alleged violations of their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights. The federal lawsuit filed in October 2021 by Dr. Julia Gruber and Andrew Smith alleges retaliation […]
“College Is The Best 4 Years of Your Life”…NOT
I hate it when people try to tell us, “Your college years are the best years of your life!” I don’t know about you, but I always immediately think, “Gosh, I hope not.” College is full of stressful academic deadlines, a diet of caffeine, cafeteria food and Cookout, and less […]
Federal judge sets discrimination lawsuit against Tech for trial
A case alleging discrimination against a female Tennessee Tech faculty member has been set for trial. Associate Professor of English Kristen Deiter filed the federal lawsuit against Tennessee Tech in July in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee alleging she was discriminated against when seeking a […]
Senior Percussionist takes Center Stage
“Playing percussion has given me an outlet to express myself, make lifelong friends I’ve formed relationships with, and given me some of the best moments of my life.” Tech hosted a senior recital Sunday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m., inside the Bryan Fine Arts building’s Wattenbarger Auditorium as a […]
