Faculty and Staff

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.

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

Rensselaer Faculty and Staff Quick Learn Webinar - Ways to Engage Students with Reading Assignments and Micro Video Lectures | Aug. 26

Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Assigning reading assignments and micro video lectures prior to class is always a great option to allow students to gather initial knowledge. This session will review some tips on how we can engage and motivate the students through these readings or video lectures to guide them in pulling out the important details/understandings. To register for this workshop and see a list of other upcoming workshops, please use the link in the See section.

Faculty and Staff Quick Learn Webinar: Best Practices for Dealing with Student Absences | Aug. 25

Date: Monday, August 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - In this workshop we will offe some best practice strategies for dealing with student absences. 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.

OVPR & Foundation Philanthropy Workshop: The Research Bio | Aug. 20 (Registration Required)

Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - The Research Bio: How to Communicate Your Work to External Agencies. A research biography is concise and informative, highlighting your professional identity, research interests, and significant accomplishments. Join us for a hands-on workshop aimed at crafting effective research bios. The workshop will begin with a presentation, followed by small working group breakouts (bring your current research bio and laptop). REGISTER AT LINK ABOVE

Rensselaer at Work MBA for Professionals Review on August 13

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 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 to receive login details to join this virtual event

Workshop Series: Building Your Toolkit to Support Graduate Students | Aug. 6

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM - Join Student Experience staff for two interactive workshops to enhance your toolkit for supporting graduate students at RPI. Learn tips and tricks to help you as a professional and life-long learner. Workshop Two: Teaching and Mentoring with Neurodivergence in Mind This session provides a foundational understanding of neurodivergence and how it shapes student behavior, communication, and learning.

Fidelity Confidential Consultation (By Phone with Zoom Video Option) | Aug. 6

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM - Schedule a confidential consultation to help you become better informed and more confident about your workplace retirement savings plan benefits. To schedule an appointment, call 1-800-642-7131, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to midnight, or online at https://nb.fidelity.com/public/nbpreloginnav/rpi/microsite/#/tem/meet-with-us

TIAA Confidential Counseling (In-Person)| Aug. 6

Date: Wednesday, August 6, 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 your individual retirement counseling, please call TIAA at 1-800-732-8353 or online at https://shared.tiaa.org/public/publictools/events/meetingatworkplace
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