Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence
Diversity
At Tennessee Tech, we are committed to a supportive environment for our faculty, staff, and students. As stated in the university’s strategic plan, “Tech Tomorrow,” we are dedicated to providing a diverse and welcoming community, as well as a campus size and atmosphere that fosters personal attention and fit. This includes diversity. Resources directed to this effort include:
- Diversity Scholarship Initiative
- Diversity Initiative Resources
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training
- Multicultural Affairs
- Window on the World
- International Education and Organizations
- Commission on the Status of Blacks
- Commission on the Status of Women
- Accessibility and ADA
- Diversity and Equity Access Council
- Women's Center
Programs and Events
Medical Misogyny: A Conversation with Maya Dusenbery
April 18, 2022
7:00 PM | Derryberry Auditorium
The author will discuss her award-winning book Doing Harm: The Truth About How Bad Medicine and Lazy Science Leaves Women Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Sick followed by a Q&A with the audience, reception, and book signing.
CAFÉ Conversations - Diversity and Inclusion Series
To support faculty development in this area, we will be hosting CAFE Conversations with various members of campus throughout the fall and spring semesters. During each session, representatives from across campus will speak about topics related to diversity and inclusion. During our first two sessions, the directors from diversity and inclusion focused centers, offices, and departments across campus will provide information to faculty about current resources and activities in each of their respective areas. The conversations will also serve as an introduction to each of the areas that provide services to members of campus and provide an opportunity to talk with faculty on how they can partner with each area on strategic university initiatives to strengthen student success.
Hang out at the Women's Center once a month and dive into the semester's common read. A creative workshop based on the common read will take place at the end of the semester.
Late Prof. Michael E. Birdwell 2021-2022 Outstanding Diversity Advocate
Dr. Sandi Smith-Andrews 2021-2022 Commission on the Status of Women Excellence Award
Julie Baker 2020-2021 Outstanding Diversity Advocate Award
Dr. Mike Gotcher Receives Grant to Provide Free Wifi Access to Rural Students
LinkedIn Learning Resources
LinkedIn Learning is a service available to all Tennessee Tech faculty, staff, and students. LinkedIn Learning offers a wide variety of professional development resources. Below you will find a list of LinkedIn Learning resources specifically related to diversity.
