Programs & Events
Know of an upcoming event that falls under the CAFÉ's purview? Email us at CAFE@tntech.edu and let us know!
Spring and 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
August 13 & 14, 2025
New Faculty Orientation
8-2:30 PM RUC 101 (Tech Pride Room)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.
- 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
- Teaching & Learning
Visit the CITL website for upcoming events.
- 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 Register August 12 3:00 PM Teams/DBRY200 TP Workshop for Department Chairs and School Directors Register August 19 3:00 PM Teams/DBRY200 TP Candidate Workshop Register September 17 3:00 PM TBD TP Committtee Chair Workshop Register - Research
View previous session resources from our 2024-2025 Research series!
- 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
Summer Bookings
Throughout the summer, 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