THE UNIVERSITY CATALOG is the official guide for students, faculty and
staff at Tennessee Technological University. It contains admission requirements,
registration procedures, academic regulations, descriptions of the major
programs of study, student services and activities, a directory of the faculty
and administrators, etc. Students are responsible for acquainting themselves
with the information, and they should follow it carefully throughout their
college career.
The Undergraduate Catalog is available online at www.tntech.edu/ugcat. If you
have any questions relating to academic regulations and procedures, please refer
to the University Catalog.
1. The Eagle Card. Every student receives the first Eagle Card (official TTU ID) free of charge.
Lost or stolen Eagle Cards may be replaced for a $10 fee. If you live in the Residence Halls,
you must take your card to the Residential Life Office RUC Room 339, to be encoded with
dorm hall access.
Eagle Cards may be used in the following areas: Food Services, Mini Mart, Bookstore, The
Perch, Fitness Center.
Your ID is also used for admission to many student activities, cashing checks, etc. Students
must present this card upon request from any college official or be subject to disciplinary action.
2. Academic Advisement takes place prior to registration. Each student is assigned an academic
advisor who will assist in planning the program of study. The semester Schedule of Classes,
available in the Office of Records and Registration, provides detailed instructions for
registration. It’s helpful to have prepared a trial schedule prior to the appointment with the
academic advisor.
3. Class Attendance. Please refer to the Official University Catalog.
4. Retention Table. Please refer to the Official University Catalog.
Readmission After
Suspension. Please refer to the Official University Catalog.
Appeal. Please refer to
the Official University Catalog.
Academic Development Program. Please refer to the Official University Catalog.
5. Course Syllabi and Grading Policy Statement. A written course syllabus and grading
policy statement shall be prepared by faculty for each course offered, as a benefit for student
participation and expectations. The syllabus and grading policy statement shall be submitted either
in writing to enrolled students during the first class period or posted on the web before the first class
period.
The written course syllabus and grading policy
statement shall
contain the following:
(1) Instructor’s name, office number, and phone number.
(2) Office hours.
(3) Course discipline and title.
(4) Prerequisites (if applicable).
(5) Texts and References.
(6) List of objectives
(7) Major teaching methods (which might include, but would not be limited to: lectures, labs,
demonstrations, discussion, reading, or written assignments).
(8) Special instructional materials (which might include, but would not be limited to: lab
notebook,
drafting equipment, knife, computer disks or programs, calculators, fees, etc.).
(9) Topics to be covered.
(10) Grading and evaluation procedures.
(11) Expanded statement of the University plagiarism policy if appropriate.
(12) Statement of attendance policy.
(13) Any additional information the instructor may wish to include.
and grading policy
statement for
each course shall be on file in the departmental office.
6. Tests and Examinations. In accordance with accepted norms of academic freedom and
responsibility, Tennessee Technological University recognizes that primary responsibility for
the preparation, scope, security, and administration of examinations rests with the faculty.
The following guidelines are provided to address specific
issues:
(1) Exams should not be prepared, reproduced, or graded by student workers without the
express consent
and direct supervision by appropriate faculty or staff.
(2) Faculty should exercise discretion with respect to repetition of specific test materials to
avoid unfair
advantage for students with access to previous exams.
(3) Faculty are encouraged to be present during the administration of an exam. If the
faculty member must be absent, he/she should arrange, if possible, for a colleague with
expertise in the content area to administer the exam. Consultation is encouraged
between faculty and students who believe themselves to have been disadvantaged by
the absence of
the faculty.
(4) Faculty may, at their discretion, permit a student with an unusually demanding schedule
to take an exam at an
alternate time.
(5) Final examinations are to be held in all courses at the close of the semester in which the
courses are taught and are to be administered according to the schedule printed in the
Bulletin. Departments retain the authority to exempt classes from this requirement.
For faculty members faced with unusual situations or the necessity of being away from
campus on official University business, examination schedules can be revised upon the
recommendation of the departmental chairperson and approved by the academic dean
involved. Special efforts should be made to avoid undue difficulties for students
affected by such
changes.
(6) No examination or extensive assignments should be given during the week prior to final
examinations except (1) quizzes covering no more than a week’s worth of new material,
(2) major tests unanimously requested by the class, (3) approved final examinations,
and (4) evaluation in laboratories, independent study, or self-paced courses. During
regular semesters, at least one day will intervene between the last class meeting day and
the first
scheduled final examination for that class.
7. Midterm Grades. The University recognizes that early warnings are beneficial for students
having difficulty in a course. We commend those faculty members who encourage individual or
group help sessions and recommend tutorial laboratories. We recommend that faculty members
structure and clearly define the grading system in order that students can determine by mid-term
their level of performance. We further recommend that faculty members, whenever possible,
contact students at mid-term who are performing poorly and offer assistance and suggestions
for improvement.
implementation of a policy whereby all students having completed fewer than 30 hours of credit
will receive a “Freshman Progress Report” for the courses in which they are currently enrolled,
a copy of which will be sent to the student’s advisor. A general outline of the proposed
procedure is
shown below.
(1) Each instructor is required to enter on the computer midterm progress reports for students
who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours of academic credit. Check the
university calendar for Midterm Reporting dates in the Schedule of Classes Bulletin or on
the web at www.tntech.edu/www/admin/ugcat/calendar.html.
(2) Instructors will indicate whether the student’s progress at Midterm was satisfactory (S = A,
B, or C) or unsatisfactory (U = D or F). It is assumed that each instructor will be readily
able to assess whether or not a student’s progress was satisfactory. It is also assumed
that faculty advisors will make efforts to use this information to assist the student. Midterm
Progress Reports or lack thereof may not be used as an issue in a grade
appeal.
(3) Students will be notified via campus email of the date they can access their Midterm Progress
Reports. Students can then view their progress reports by going to http://www.tntech.edu
and clicking on
the Eagle Online-Apply Online-Grades link.
(4) Faculty Advisors can log into TTUMIS system to obtain an online report of their advisees
Midterm Progress Reports. Printouts will also be distributed to the Departmental
Chairpersons and
College Deans after Midterm Progress Reporting period is finalized.
For more specific instructions or information concerning Midterm Progress Reporting,
please contact
the Office of Records & Registration located in Derryberry Hall, Room 102.
8. Plagiarism. When you use (for example, quote or even summarize or paraphrase) someone
else’s media, words, data, ideas, or other works, you must cite your source. You should be
especially careful to avoid plagiarizing Internet sources (for example, e-mail, chat rooms,
Web sites, or discussion groups). It does not matter whether you borrow material from
print sources, from the Internet, from on-line data bases, or from interviews. Failure to
cite your source is plagiarism. Students who plagiarize may receive an “F” or a “0” for the
assignment, or
an “F" for the course.
9.
Week Prior To Final Examinations.
A. University-approved social and extracurricular activities should be
curtailed.
B. No examination or extensive assignments should be given during the week prior to final
examinations
except as follows:
(1) Quizzes covering no more
than a week’s worth of new material.
(2) Major tests unanimously
requested by the class.
(3)
Approved final examinations.
(4) Evaluation in laboratories, independent study, or self-paced courses.
C. During regular semesters, at least one day should intervene between the last class meeting day
and the first
scheduled final examination for that class.
The grade appeal procedures represent the official policy for each faculty member. These
procedures:
A. Recognize the right of each student to receive a grade assigned upon a fair and unprejudiced
evaluation based
on a method that is not arbitrary or capricious.
B. Recognize the right of each student to review with the instructor all work used in the
evaluation.
C. Provide any student who has evidence that a mistake has been made in calculating or
recording his or her grade or that his or her grade has been assigned based on arbitrary
or capricious deviation from the instructor’s stated grading policy the opportunity to seek
redress.
D. Recognize the instructor’s right to assign a grade based on any method that is professionally
acceptable, submitted in writing to everyone in the class, and applied equally to all
members of the
class.
An appeal of a grade shall progress as follows:
Step One: The student must consult with the course instructor in an attempt to understand the
instructor’s justification for the grade and to resolve the disagreement in an informal,
cooperative atmosphere. For fall semester grades, this consultation must occur by the end of the fifteenth class day of the suceeding spring semester. For spring and summer semester grades, the consultation must occur by the end of the fifteenth class day of the suceeding fall semeste. Only if the instructor is
on leave or no longer employed by the University may the student begin with Step
Two.
beyond Step One is to establish that an instructor assigned a grade in a manner not
in accordance
with University policy. (See items C and D above).
Step Two: If a resolution is not reached in Step One, the student may proceed to Step Two.
Within five business days after consulting with the instructor, the student shall
present the complaint in writing to the chair of the department in which the grade
was assigned. The written appeal shall state the student’s specific request (e.g.,
to change a final grade from F to C) and the grounds for the request. Supporting
evidence such as the course syllabus, policy sheet, and copies of graded
assignments (when available) shall be included with the
written appeal.
The departmental chair should ensure that the requirements of Step One have been
satisfied prior to acting on the appeal. Within seven business days after receiving the
appeal and supporting evidence, the departmental chair shall meet jointly with the
student and the
instructor in an attempt to resolve the dispute.
The chair may also consult separately with the student and the instructor. If, in the
opinion of the chair, the student’s appeal lacks merit, the chair shall so notify the
student and the instructor in writing within three business days after the chair’s joint
consultation with the student and the instructor. If, in the opinion of the chair, the
instructor assigned the grade in a manner not in accordance with University policy
(See items C and D above), the chair shall recommend to the instructor in writing
that the grade be changed. The recommendation from the chair shall be made
within three business days after the joint consultation withthe student and the
instructor. The instructor shall, within three business days after receiving the chair’s
recommendation, provide a written response to the chair. Within three business
days after receiving the instructor’s written response, the chair shall communicate
the status of
the appeal to the student and the instructor.
Step Three: If the appeal is not resolved in Step Two, the student may, within five business
days after receiving the notification from the departmental chair, appeal to the dean
of the college in which the course is taught. The dean shall notify in writing the
chair and the instructor that an appeal has been made to the dean’s level. All
documents submitted in Step Two, together with additional written statements from
the student, the instructor, and the chair regarding the appeal as each sees it shall be
transmitted to the dean. Within seven business days after receiving the appeal and
supporting evidence, the dean shall meet in joint consultation with the student, the
instructor, and the chair. The dean may also consult separately with the student, the
instructor, and the chair. If the chair and the dean concur that the student’s request
lacks merit, the appeal ends and the student has no further recourse under these
procedures.
The dean shall so inform the student, the instructor, and the chair in writing within
three business days after the joint consultation with the student, the instructor, and
the chair. If, in the opinion of the dean, the instructor assigned the grade in a manner
not in accordance with University policy (See items C and D above), the dean shall
recommend to the instructor in writing that the grade be changed. The
recommendation from the dean shall be made within three business days after the
joint consultation with the student, the instructor, and the chair. The instructor shall,
within three business days after receiving the dean’s recommendation, provide a
written response to the dean. Within three business days after receiving the
instructor’s decision, the dean shall communicate the status of the appeal to the
student, the
instructor, and the chair.
Step Four: If the appeal is not resolved or dismissed in Step Three, the student may appeal to
the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The appeal shall be made within five
business days after the student receives notification from the dean in Step Three.
The vice president shall notify the instructor, the chair, and the dean of the appeal.
All documents
submitted in Step Three shall be forwarded to the vice president.
Within seven business days after receiving the supporting documents, the vice
president shall meet in joint consultation with the student, the instructor, the chair,
and the dean. The vice president may also consult separately with the student,
the instructor, the chair, and the dean. If, after reviewing the appeal and consulting
with the parties involved, the vice president determines that the student’s appeal
lacks merit, and if this opinion is in concurrence with at least one of the two
administrators who previously heard the appeal, the appeal ends and the student
has no further recourse under these procedures. The student, the instructor, the
chair, and the dean shall be so informed in writing within three business days after
the joint consultation with the parties involved. If the vice president determines
that the student’s appeal lacks merit, and if this opinion differs from that of both
administrators who previously heard the appeal, the vice president shall
recommend to the president of the University that the appeal be submitted to the
chair of the Academic Council, who will form a Grade Appeal Committee to
address the case. (See Step Five). The student, the instructor, the chair, and the
dean shall be so informed in writing within five business days after the joint
consultation with the parties involved. If, in the opinion of the vice president, the
instructor assigned the grade in a manner not in accordance with University policy
(See items C and D above), the vice president shall recommend to the instructor
in writing that the grade be changed. The recommendation from the vice
president shall be made within three business days after the joint consultation with
the student, the instructor, the chair, and the dean. The instructor shall, within
three business days after receiving the vice president’s recommendation, provide a
written response to the vice president. Within five business days after receiving the
instructor’s response, the vice president shall communicate in writing the status of
the appeal to the student, the instructor, the chair, and the dean. If the appeal is
not resolved, the vice president shall recommend to the president of the University
that the appeal be submitted to the chair of the Academic Council, who will form a
Grade Appeal
Committee to address the case. (See Step Five.)
Step Five: If the president refers the appeal to the chair of the Academic Council, he or she
shall do so within three business days after receiving the recommendation from the
vice president. The chair of the Academic Council shall appoint a Grade Appeal
Committee. This committee shall be composed of three members of the Academic
Council not in the same department as the instructor involved in the grade appeal
and two members of the Academic Council from the instructor’s
department.
there are fewer than two representatives on the Academic Council from the
instructor’s department, then the chair of the Academic Council shall appoint a
faculty member or members from the department represented by the instructor
involved in the appeal. If the appeal involves the chair of the Academic Council,
then the chair of the Administrative Council shall appoint the committee and serve
as its chair; otherwise, the chair of the Academic Council also chairs the Grade
Appeal Committee. The members of the committee should meet the approval of
both the instructor and the student. If an adequate number of acceptable
committee members cannot be found, the Vice President for Academic Affairs
shall appoint the committee. The chair of the Grade Appeal Committee shall
notify the student, the instructor, the departmental chair, the dean, and the Vice
President for Academic Affairs that the appeal has been referred to the Grade
Appeal Committee. All materials from Step Four shall be forwarded to
committee members. The committee shall meet within seven business days after
the chair of the Academic Council receives the appeal request and supporting
evidence. The instructor and the student shall be allowed to present their
positions to the committee. If the committee determines that the appeal lacks
merit, the appeal ends and the student has no further recourse under these
procedures.
instructor, the departmental chair, the dean, and the vice president of the
committee’s decision. If the committee determines that the instructor assigned
the grade in a manner not in accordance with University policy (See items C and
D above), the committee shall either approve the student’s request or modify it in
accordance with the committee’s findings. The committee chair shall notify the
instructor in writing of the committee’s decision within three business days. The
instructor shall then have seven business days to respond to the committee’s
decision. If the committee’s decision is that the student’s grade should be
changed and the instructor agrees to change the grade, he or she shall complete a
Change of Grade Form and submit it to the Records Office. If the instructor
declines to change the grade, the chair of the Grade Appeal Committee shall
communicate the committee’s decision and the instructor’s response to the president
of the University, who shall, if he or she concurs with the decision of the Grade
Appeal Committee, notify the Records Office that the grade is to be changed. The
chair of the Grade Appeal Committee shall notify in writing the student, the
instructor, the departmental chair, the dean, and the Vice President for Academic
Affairs of the
disposition of the appeal.
is a departmental chair or dean, the student may, after fully complying with Step
One, submit his or her written appeal directly to the Vice President for Academic
Affairs. The vice president shall appoint an administrator to perform the grade
appeal duties of the departmental chair or dean, as appropriate, and the appeal
shall follow the
normal procedures.
of proof rests with the student. All documents relevant to the appeal shall be
filed in the office of the department involved in the grade appeal. Failure on the
student’s part to complete any step of the procedure within the specified time
period shall result in the termination of the appeal and the student shall have no
further recourse
under these procedures.
the instructor
involved in a grade appeal shall be delivered by certified mail.
11. Withdrawal. Students who wish to withdraw from the institution before the end of the
semester must make formal written application in the Office of Student Affairs. Those
who complete withdrawal procedures will receive a grade of W in all courses if official
withdrawal is within the period for dropping a course without a failing grade, they will
receive a grade of W in courses they are passing and a grade of WF in courses they are
failing if official withdrawal is after the last date for dropping a course without a failing grade.
Those who fail to complete withdrawal procedures will receive a grade of F in each course
for which they are registered. Refunds which may be due will depend upon the date of
formal withdrawal. Applications for withdrawal will not be considered if received after final
examinations begin in any semester. Students planning to re-enroll should apply for
readmission at least 15 days prior to registration. Students withdrawing from summer term
do not need to reapply if they plan to re-enroll in the fall. The refund policies for the
University can be found in the Schedule of Classes Bulletin. Students who have been
charged with academic misconduct may not be allowed to withdraw.
will be treated as a drop of a course rather than withdrawal so that the grade earned will
not be voided by the withdrawal. If withdrawal has been processed in the summer term
and the student wishes to register for a later summer session, the student must go to the
Office
of Student Affairs and request that the withdrawal be voided.
1. The Identification Card is made during registration. It is an official document that must be
in your possession at all times. The identification card can be used for admission to many
student activities, for cashing checks, etc. You must present this card upon request from any
college official or be subject to disciplinary action.
2. Official Notice. A notice to report to any administrative office of the institution takes
precedence over all other University activities and must be answered
immediately.
Failure to respond to such notice will require satisfactory explanation before the student is
allowed to continue in
residence.
3. Financial Responsibility. Students are expected to make satisfactory settlement of any
indebtedness incurred during their enrollment in the institution. No student may enroll or
receive a diploma, transcript of his/her records, or grade report until all matured debts or
obligations to the University, or any phase of its program, have been cleared. Account
balance inquiry is available through the Eagle Line voice response system, on WEB for
students, or by contacting the Business Office. Fee payment using Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, or
ECheck (web only) is also available via Eagle Line and Eagle OnLine.
4. Lost and Found Articles. Any articles which are found should be turned in to the
Information Center on the first floor of the Roaden University Center immediately. Lost
articles may be
claimed at the Information Center by submitting proper identification.
5. Motor Vehicles. All motor vehicles including motorcycles and motorscooters,
operated on the campus by faculty, staff and students who are employed by or attending
Tennessee Technological University either full time or part time must be registered with
the University Police Department. Registration of all motor vehicles is required during the first
week of each semester. All motor vehicles must be registered with the University Police
Department immediately after they are brought to the campus. Registered students permits
are included in there General Access Fee. Each additional permit: Fall $30.00, Spring
$20.00, and Summer $10.00. Replacement fees for lost or stolen permits are as follows:
Fall $10.00, Spring $7.00, and Summer $5.00. Non-Students attending Tennessee
Technological University, such as Nashville Tech, EMTs, and Paramedics, etc. Fall $30.00,
Spring $20.00, and Summer $10.00. Anyone purchasing a second permit will be required
to pay full current price. Only one decal is needed for the academic year with the exception
of Tech Village residents who must purchase a decal for every vehicle maintained in Tech
Village. This decal is issued at the time of registration to signify parking privilege and to
expedite parking and traffic regulations. Each person who registers a motor vehicle will be
issued a copy of the UNIVERSITY PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS.
Violations of the parking and traffic regulations will subject the violator to a penalty and/or
disciplinary action. Repeated or continued violations will result in revocation of vehicle
registration and the privilege of operating a vehicle on the campus for the remainder of the
academic year. Flagrant violations of the University automobile regulations may result in
disciplinary suspension of the person involved. Temporary permits are available for
students, parents and visitors. These permits may be obtained at the University Police
Department.
General Regulations - Bicycles and mopeds must use the extreme right side of roadways
and streets and obey all traffic signals and signs. They will not be taken into buildings nor
parked on sidewalks or within areas where they will interfere with pedestrians or motor
vehicle traffic. Students are encouraged to utilize bicycle racks located conveniently about
the campus. In addition, all federal, state and local laws governing the operation of a motor
vehicle must be
observed.
A.
Registration Violations
1. Permit not properly affixed or displayed while parked in an unassigned area. (Does not
include the $20.00 fine, which will be progressive for parking in unassigned area). -
$25.00.
2. Permit not properly affixed or displayed but parked in his/her assigned area.
- $5.00.
3. Failure to register vehicle - $25.00.
4. Displaying a hang tag registered to another person. - $35.00.
5. Expired temporary permit. - $5.00.
B. Lawful Request
Refusing a lawful request from a University Police Officer to remove vehicles from
unassigned parking areas. Students would be referred to the Dean of Students and
faculty and staff would be referred to the appropriate administrative officer for possible
disciplinary
action.
C. Violations (All penalties are progressive per semester)
PARKING HANDICAPPED FIRE LANE METERS PARKING MOVING
UNASSIGNED
AREA
TICKET AMT. CUM. AMT CUM. AMT. CUM. AMT. CUM. AMT. CUM. AMT. CUM.
TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
1 20 20 100 100 25 25 5 5 15 15 30 30
2 30 50 100 200 50 75 10 15 25 40 60 90
3 40 90 100 300 50 125 15 30 35 75 90 180
4 50 140 100 400 50 175 20 50 45 120
5 60 200 100 500 50 225 25 75 55 175
6 70 270 100 600 50 275 30 105 65 240
7 80 350 100 700 50 325 35 140 75 315
8 90 440 100 800 50 375 40 180 85 400
9 100 540 100 900 50 425 45 225 95 495
10 110 650 100 1000 50 475 50 275 105 600
The fourth violation within any academic semester may result in the motor vehicle
registration privileges being revoked by the Director of University Police for a
period of six
months or the remainder of the academic year, whichever is greater.
D. Accumulation of Citation
If a student accumulates more than $200 in fines per semester he or she will be
referred to the Dean
of Students for possible disciplinary action.
If a faculty/staff person accumulates more than $200 in fines per semester he or
she will be referred to the appropriate administrative officer for possible
disciplinary
action.
E. All penalties must be paid before a student shall be eligible to receive a transcript
of his academic work or to
re-enroll for a subsequent term of school.
A. A citation received by a student may be appealed to the Student Government Association
Supreme Court within fifteen (15) academic days. Appeal forms are provided by the
University Police Department. Appeals made later than fifteen (15) days following
issuance will
not be considered.
B. Citations received by Staff and Faculty may be appealed within fifteen (15) academic days
to the Faculty & Staff Traffic Appeals Committee. Appeal forms are provided by the
University Police Department and are available at Departmental Chairperson and Dean’s
offices.
6. Post Office Box. Each full-time on-campus undergraduate student is required to rent a post
office box in the Roaden University Center and is expected to check the box regularly for
delivered mail. Box rental is optional for full-time off-campus students, part-time
undergraduates, and all graduate students. More than one student may be assigned to each
box. Students are reminded that tampering with the mail is a federal offense punishable by fine
and imprisonment. All irregularities should be reported to the
Postmaster.
A. Campus Mail:
1. Distribution of personal mail between students, faculty and staff is a service offered by the
University; this service is not available to private enterprise or any organization outside the
University
community.
2. Campus mail should be addressed to an office or individual with the first and last name and
box number
shown.
3. All campus mail must be at least 3 ˝ inches by 5 inches. Mail deposited in the campus mail
which does not
meet these minimum requirements will be destroyed.
4. Campus mail that is not enclosed in envelopes must be folded with the name and box
number on the
outside.
5. Directory service will be provided for official U.S. mail only.
6. Campus mail which cannot be delivered will be returned to the sender provided the
sender’s complete name and box number is shown. Mail which can not be returned will
be destroyed.
7. Notices should be placed in numerical order, banded together, and delivered to the post
office window
for faster service.
8. The University does not accept the responsibility for money or other valuables distributed
through the
University Post Office.
B. Distribution of Bulk Unaddressed Notices:
1. Unaddressed notices will be delivered to each post office box (one per box) for the
Student Government Association and for any registered campus organization which is
sponsoring a campus-wide effort to raise money for a nationally recognized charitable
organization
provided these notices meet the current campus mail regulations.
2. Upon application and approval a fee of $25.00 will be charged for distribution (one per
box) of
noncharitable unaddressed notices.
C. Forwarding Mail:
When a student leaves the University a “change of address” card should be completed at
the University Post Office.
D. Distribution of Summer Term Mail:
1. All students not enrolled for Summer term must either fill out a”change of address” card
or rent a post office box. Failure to do this will result in all mail being handled as
“undeliverable mail” and will be handled according to postal regulations outlined in the
Domestic Mail Manual.
2. Post office boxes which are rented by students not currently enrolled must be checked
regularly to prevent
build-up of mail.
7. Directory Information Restrictions. When you make an official request to the
Records Office restricting the publishing or release of your directory information (see Directory
Information under “Privacy Rights of Students”), that restriction applies to the release of your
information to other sources, too. For example, your information will not be released to
hometown newspapers or other media for awards/honors press releases without prior written
permission.