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Student Affairs and Activities
Tennessee Technological University provides numerous personal services designed to make the educational experiences of its students profitable and satisfying. The faculty, administration, and Student Government Association recognize that the central purpose of the University is to provide an environment wherein each student may achieve optimum development --intellectually, socially, and physically. The services, organizations, and activities that are provided by the University have developed as a means of contributing to the total growth of the individual.
The Office of Student Affairs is administered by the Vice President for Student Affairs with the assistance of professional staff members. Graduate students are encouraged to use the variety of services that are available, including personal and vocational counseling, student health service, and many extracurricular activities.
The University recognizes the role and scope of student organizations in order to make classroom learning relevant to the many interests of its students. Student organizations support the academic program by:
- providing opportunities for developing and using leadership skills
- furthering scholastic awareness
- developing professional, social, and individual interests
There are approximately 162 student groups registered on campus, each with a distinctive and unique purpose and program of activities. The Office of Student Activities may be contacted with questions about current organizations or starting new organizations.
The Student Government Association (SGA)
SGA is composed of all full-time undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at Tennessee Tech. Student Government is composed of executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The purposes of the SGA as stated in the constitution are: to promote student participation in the affairs of the University; to serve as a channel for the expression of student opinion; to support student activities on this campus; and to encourage the development of student responsibility, character, leadership, and citizenship.
Tech Village Resident Association
The Tech Village Resident Association, known as the TVRA, is the governing body for all students living in the Tech Village apartments at Tennessee Tech. The purposes of the TVRA are to be a medium of communication between the residents of Tech Village and the administration of Tennessee Tech, to be an instrument for the purpose of initiating action and for the recommendation of actions toward the improvement and enhancement of resident life, to create, develop and implement social activities for the benefit of the residents and to be a collective agent in advocacy of the interests of the residents.
Tech Residence Halls Association
The Tech Residence Halls Association, known as RHA, is the governing body for all students living in residence halls at Tennessee Tech. The purposes of the RHA are to work primarily for the welfare of all residence hall students, coordinate the activities, serve as a channel of student opinion, insure that students are aware of their responsibilities and constitutional rights, encourage the development of responsibility, character, leadership, scholarship, citizenship, and create a new spirit of unity and service. Each residence hall has a House Council to promote good relations within the hall and to assist in the operation of the RHA.
Fraternities and Sororities
Fraternities. Thirteen social fraternities are presently active on campus: Alpha Gamma Sigma, Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Tau Omega, Beta Theta Pi, Kappa Alpha, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Theta, Phi Gamma Delta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Chi Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Sororities. There are five social sororities active on campus, including Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, and Zeta Tau Alpha.
Athletics
Varsity Athletic interests are promoted by the Tennessee Technological University Athletic Association in which every student of the University holds membership. This membership entitles the student admission to all regularly scheduled home games. Tennessee Technological University is a member of NCAA-Division I and the OVC, and has 14 intercollegiate athletic teams: six men’s teams, seven women’s teams, and one coed team. In addition to the intercollegiate sports, there are athletic events, such as tournaments, intramurals, and campus recreational opportunities, in which all students are encouraged to compete.
The policies and activities of the varsity teams are regulated by the Athletic Committee which is composed of students and faculty members. The University is a member of the Ohio Valley Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. Since 1925, the ‘Golden Eagle’ has been the University’s emblem for athletics and other activities.
In order to participate in varsity athletics each student must satisfy all academic requirements of the University and must make satisfactory progress toward his or her degree according to the requirements of the Ohio Valley Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Intramurals
The intramural program at Tennessee Tech offers a variety of sports for both men and women. The sports offered include flag football, basketball, softball, soccer, volleyball, wrestling, tennis, and golf. Female students may participate in all activities except wrestling. Volleyball, tennis, golf, basketball, and softball offer co-recreational league play.
The intramural field is located on the northwest corner of the campus. Indoor sports will be played in Memorial Gym and Eblen Center. The intramural field and Memorial Gym when not scheduled for classes, league play, or tournaments is available to all students.
The intramural program is designed to offer students an opportunity for wholesome and enjoyable recreation, for physical fitness, and for developing skills that have carryover values.
Who’s Who
Selections to Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities are made each fall semester from juniors, seniors, and graduate students. The selections are based on excellence in scholarship, leadership and participation in extracurricular activities on campus, citizenship and service to the University, and promise of usefulness to business and society.
Music Organizations
Students are encouraged to participate in the University music organizations. Undergraduate credit is offered for participation in groups which are organized as classes. Some of the major organizations are the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Tech Chorale, Master Singers, University Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Concert Band, Tech Troubadours and Trouveres, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Marching Band, Varsity Pep Band and Golden Eagle Brass.
Campus Religious Life
Two groups, the Religious Advisory Committee and the student religious organizations, are vitally concerned with the campus religious life. The Religious Advisory Committee’s purposes are: to serve in an advisory capacity to the President and other administrative officers; to advise as it deems appropriate, campus ministers who serve denominational student groups; and to help provide an environment in which opportunities designed to contribute to the spiritual welfare and enrichment of students, faculty, and staff may exist. The student religious organizations serve students through organized activities and events such as Bible study, worship services, coffee house discussions, dramatic productions, folk masses, choir concerts, evening devotionals, student retreats, social issue symposiums, and social activities. Some of these groups have Student Centers near the campus and invite all students to participate in the programs and events planned and carried out by the students.
Publications
The Eagle, the student yearbook, edited by students, summarizes the highlights of student activities each year.
Homespun, which is published annually by the English Department, contains poetry, fiction, drama, essays, photography, and art by students and faculty. Staff members also gain practical experience in magazine layout and design.
The Oracle is a weekly newspaper edited by students. This paper contains news items and articles pertaining to the activities of students, faculty, and alumni.
WTTU-FM
WTTU-FM, an educational broadcasting service of the University, began broadcasting in May 1972. Students are trained by WTTU staff members and serve in staff positions in news, music, sports, and other programming areas. The WTTU-FM management determines general operating policy in keeping with rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission. WTTU has an AP wire service. The 1850 watt station is operated solely by Tech students from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 88. 5Mhz FM and 105 FM on the FNI Cable System. Located on the third floor of the University Center, the station consists of offices and studios.
Page last updated: 6/22/06
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