Go to Table of ContentsStudents are encouraged to participate in those extracurricular activities which afford opportunities for the development of individual initiative or group leadership and cooperation. For the purpose of eligibility for participation in institutionally sponsored extracurricular activities, all students are considered to be in good academic standing as long as they achieve sufficient qualitative and quantitative academic progress to allow them to remain enrolled in the institution. (For additional information, see the Academic Retention Table) Individual organizations or activities within the institution may have additional requirements for participation.
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.
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 fourteen intercollegiate athletic teams: six men's teams, seven women's teams, and one co-ed 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.
Black Cultural Center. The Leona Lusk Officer Black Cultural Center is located in Room 258 of the University Center. It offers students an opportunity to learn more about the African American culture through books, photographs, and works of art. It is a place to expand your cultural awareness and knowledge; a place to relax, study, and have fellowship with friends; a place to keep abreast of African-American news via related periodicals. The Black Cultural Center sponsors various cultural, social, educational, and career-related activities to further expand the potential of our future leaders. The director may be reached by writing Tennessee Tech, Box 5145, or by phoning 372-3392.
Campus Religious Life. 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.
Eagle. The student yearbook is edited by students. It is a neat, well-bound volume summarizing the highlights of student activities each year.
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 and Sigma Phi Epsilon, Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Homespun. Published annually by the English Department, Homespun, contains poetry, fiction, drama, essays, photography, and art by students and faculty. Staff members also gain practical experience in magazine layout and design.
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.
Music Organizations. Students are encouraged to participate in the University music organizations. Credit is offered for participation in groups which are organized as classes (see course descriptions). Some of the major organizations are the Bryan Symphony Orchestra, University Orchestra, Concert Choir, Tech Chorale, Madrigal Singers, Women's Glee, Mastersingers, University Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Concert Band, Tech Troubadours and Trouveres, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle Marching Band, Varsity Pep Band, and Golden Eagle Brass.
The Oracle. 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.
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.
Sororities. There are five social sororities active on campus, including Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Gamma, Kappa Delta, Phi Mu, and Zeta Tau Alpha.
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.
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 88.5 Mhz 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.
Student Organizations. 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 (1) providing opportunities for developing and using leadership skills, (2) furthering scholastic awareness, and (3) developing professional, social, and individual interests. There are approximately 180 student groups registered on campus, each with a distinctive and unique purpose and program of activities. The Office of Student Activities, University Center 122, may be contacted with questions about current organizations or starting new organizations.
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.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION HEADQUARTERS
The University is honored to have the Pi Tau Sigma National Headquarters and the Omega Phi Alpha National Office on campus. They are located in Prescott Hall and Jobe Hall, respectively.
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