Tennessee Tech University

Scientia – Veritas – Superbia. Knowledge – Truth – Pride.

Tennessee Tech University is one of the top public universities in Tennessee, and we take great pride in the fact that despite these challenging times, we continue to attract the best and the brightest.

The generosity of our alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and friends makes it possible for TTU to create new opportunities on campus for our students. The impact of what happens here is felt across the Upper Cumberland, the state of Tennessee and the nation.

Did you know, student tuition and fees only covers 22% of TTU’s operating budget? And only 34% comes from state appropriations. An additional 31% comes from governmental grants and contracts. Private support helps offset difficult and permanent budget cuts allowing colleges to upgrade classrooms, departments to purchase equipment, students to receive scholarships, and professors to utilize the latest in technology upgrades.

When you make a gift to Tennessee Tech, you make possible someone’s future. Gifts of $25 are changing the face of campus. Alumni are getting involved, making a difference, building a community. Thank you.

In 2010/2011, almost 6,600 gifts totaling more than $1.1 million provided program enhancements, equipment upgrades and scholarships through the Tennessee Tech Annual Giving Office. This money immediately and directly impacted Tech students.

20% of TTU students receive an academic or donor-funded scholarship. It costs approximately $20,000 a year for a student to attend TTU, including fees, books, room and board, transportation and personal expenses.

In 2010/2011, Tech offered approximately 430 donor-funded scholarships to just over 1,200 students totaling $1.8 million.

The average gift at TTU is $128. 

Choose How You Will Make Your Gift

• Credit/Debit Card

• Bank Draft

• Check

• Real Estate, Stocks & Bonds, Mutual Fund Shares, Personal Property, and Other Funding Options

Please call 1-800-889-8730 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you have questions or wish to speak to a University representative.

What is tuition runs out day?

Gotta Sec to Give a Sec? State funding only covers 36% of Tennessee Tech’s operating costs. Student tuition and fees only cover 22% of Tech’s operating costs. That only equals 58%. If this is all Tech had to operate on, we would close our doors this week. You wouldn’t be going on Spring Break . You’d be going home. Alumni and friends help bridge the remaining 42% gap. This year, more than 1,000 students received $1.4 million in scholarships funded by individuals. The Millard Oakley STEM Center in Ray Morris Hall, the Athletic Performance Center, and the Whitson-Hester School of Nursing were made possible by gifts to the university. Auditorium and classroom renovations and lab upgrades were made possible through annual gifts. It costs $4.60 a second to operate TTU. Support TTU with a $5 gift; the cost to operate TTU every second. Seconds add up to minutes and minutes into hours. $4.60 a second; $276 a minute; $16,558 an hour; $397,392 a day.

Get educated. Get involved.

Here is a list of departments you can make a gift to today

• School of Agriculture
• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Engineering
• Athletics
• College Republicans
• Student Government Association
• Greek Life
• Residential Life
• Psychology Club
• TTU Calling Crew

The TTU Phonathon is part of Tennessee Tech’s Annual Giving Program. Gifts are solicited on an annual basis using a variety of methods. One of the most important and effective is our annual phonathon effort. Funds generated by the Annual Programs Office are used to support students, faculty development, scholarships, colleges, departments, programs and a multitude of other initiatives.

Application Package
Download the application package (PDF) here.

TTU Phonathon calling is held for approximately ten weeks each semester.

Callers are typically hired during the first week of classes and training and calling usually begin the second week of classes. Phonathon calling normally ends the week before dead week each semester.

Calling occurs four nights a week Monday through Thursday, 5:50 - 9:00 p.m. and Sunday, 2:50 - 6:00 p.m.

First time student callers work a minimum of three nights per week. Students may work up to four shifts per week.

Don’t worry if you’re interested in working as a student caller, but have never done this before. We will provide training.

Responsibilities

1. Commit to work a minimum of 3 calling shifts a week
2. Contact alumni and friends of the university to acquire gifts to Tennessee Tech
3. Serve as a representative of TTU by informing alumni and friends about exciting accomplishments and activities occuring on campus
4. Maintain positive public relations with alumni and friends
5. Clearly and accurately update and verify all alumni and donor demographics (address, phone, e-mail,etc)
6. Accurately record the results of every telephone conversation
7. Arrive in a time manner with a positive attitude to scheduled calling shifts
8. Maintain expected levels of productivity
9. Gain an understanding of the University, its organizational structure, and its annual financial needs
10. Remain informed about campus events and news items
11. Keep personal contact information updated with the Office of Annual Programs during employment
12. Comply with all policies and procedures of the Office of Annual Programs

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in classes at Tennessee Technological University
• Possess a TTU I-9 card - to be obtained in the Human Resources Office of Derryberry Hall
• Demonstrate strong and clear verbal communication skills and a comfortable speaking voice
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for TTU
• Demonstrate an ability to organize and present facts in a concise and persuasive manner
• Demonstrate an ability to work well in a team setting and a result oriented environment

Compensation

Starting hourly rate for new callers is $8.00/hr. plus incentives based on performance.

Calling Center Location

Annual Programs Office and Phonathon Calling Center
Room 161 of Derryberry Hall

Student Application Packet

2011 Packet is located at the bottom of the page