Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff In-Person Workshop: Get Wise with the Owl | Sept. 15

Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Discover how to make the most of your Meeting Owl! Whether your department already has an Owl or you're considering one, this hands-on workshop will walk you through everything you need to know — from setup and placement to an overview of benefits and key features like 360° video, automatic speaker tracking, and pairing devices. Please register using the Event URL in the See section of the calendar event.

Please join us for the next talk in the Quantum Vision Lecture Series | Sept. 11

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - This session will feature a distinguished leader in quantum computing who will share their vision for the future of the field. The talk will explore innovative strategies for advancing quantum research and discuss opportunities to leverage RPI’s intellectual and infrastructure strengths to enhance our position at the forefront of this rapidly evolving domain. The presentation will last approximately 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of discussion and engagement with the campus community.

Supporting Student Well-being: A Training for Faculty and Staff | Nov. 12 (Please register)

Students’ mental health directly affects classroom engagement, learning, and success outside the classroom. Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help faculty and staff confidently support students who may be struggling with mental health concerns. You will learn practical tools to recognize signs of distress, respond effectively, and connect students to the right resources. Lunch is provided!

MBA for Professionals Review with Rensselaer at Work | Sept. 11

Date: Thursday, September 11, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - Learn to lead from every aspect of an organization with a real-world MBA experience. Prepare to lead the most dynamic and innovative organizations. Engage, involve, motivate, and lead others to reach their fullest potential.  Join Rensselaer Dean Aric Krause, Ph. D.,  as he reviews this innovative project-based, online MBA for professionals program. Please register below to receive login details to join this virtual event

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Workshop: "4 Steps to Effective Communication: Extended DISC" | Sept. 10

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Our success, both personally and professionally, is largely determined by our ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people. In this workshop, participants will receive individualized Extended DISC reports (based on the completion of the Extended DISC questionnaire) that reflect both their “natural” and “adjusted” behavioral styles and learn strategies which promote successful interactions with others.

You are invited to attend the inaugural Quantum Computing Vision Lecture | Sept. 8

Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM - This session will feature a distinguished leader in quantum computing who will share their vision for the future of the field. The talk will explore innovative strategies for advancing quantum research and discuss opportunities to leverage RPI’s intellectual and infrastructure strengths to enhance our position at the forefront of this rapidly evolving domain. The presentation will last approximately 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of discussion and engagement with the campus community.

Faculty and Staff In-Person Workshop: Tips for Incorporating Digital Story Telling as Assignments | Sept. 8

Date: Monday, September 8, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - In this workshop we will discuss a high overview of the meaning of digital story telling, advantages, story telling assignment practices, and review the Six-Word Story, Six Unique Shots assignment concept. Maureen Fodera (Office of Undergraduate Education) will be presenting this workshop. Please register using the Event URL in the See section of the calendar event.

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Seminar: "Supervisory Essentials" | Sept. 4

Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM - In this seminar, Managers and Supervisors will learn from each other and our Facilitators about important topics such as the Employee Value Proposition and Employee Experience, the six fundamental Leadership competencies at Rensselaer, and experience a “day in the life” of a Supervisor. In addition, the importance of managing employee performance, providing both rewards and recognition, employment law fundamentals and tools for building team capacity will be explored.

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Seminar – “Assigning Learning in Percipio: A Guide for Supervisors”

This course provides supervisors with a step-by-step overview of how to assign learning content to employees using Percipio. You’ll learn how to search for relevant courses, create and manage assignments, track completion, and support your team’s development goals. Designed to be quick and practical, this session equips you with the tools needed to guide your team’s learning journey effectively.

TIAA Confidential Counseling (In-Person) | Aug. 28

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - A TIAA Financial Consultant will be available for one-on-one consultations on a broad range of retirement topics. Attend this upcoming event to help you become better informed and more confident about Rensselaer's retirement plan benefits. Consultations will be conducted in 60 minute increments. To schedule an appointment call TIAA at 1-800-732-8353 or online at https://shared.tiaa.org/public/publictools/events/meetingatworkplace

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