Faculty and Staff

Faculty and Staff Quick Learn Webinar: Best Practices for Dealing with Student Absences

Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:30 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.

Understanding Today’s Students: Practical tools to support learning, engagement, and well-being

The Mainstreaming Mental Wellbeing Taskforce, in collaboration with the Provost’s office and the Division of Human Resources, has developed a two workshop training series to provide RPI faculty and staff with practical tools for understanding today’s students and responding to their evolving needs. Registration for Spring 2026 sessions is open. Lunch is provided!

RPI at Work Single Course Enrollment Options | Dec. 17

Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Dean Aric Krause, Ph.D., will host this RPI at Work information session reviewing the online graduate programs for working professionals and provide course enrollment options to make an immediate impact on one's work. Participants can also explore courses for developing valuable skills that benefit employee and employer alike. Please register to attend

Fidelity Confidential Consultation (In Person) | Dec. 12

Date: Friday, December 12, 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

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Workshop: “Getting the Most Out of AI with Percipio” | Dec. 9

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - “Getting the Most Out of AI with Percipio” This workshop introduces you to Percipio’s AI Chat, AI Skill Benchmarks, and interactive AI scenarios. You’ll learn how to navigate AI Chat to explore ideas, ask questions, and get quick support. You’ll also be shown how to access and complete AI Skill Benchmarks and use guided scenarios to practice applying Percipio’s AI features.

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Seminar - “Shaping a Motivational Workplace” | Dec. 3

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM - People want to use their abilities, connect with others and guide their own efforts. Research has shown that people share these three psychological needs: Competence, Relatedness and Autonomy. In this seminar leaders learn to create an environment that inspires superior performance by helping employees satisfy these basic needs.

TIAA Confidential Counseling (In-Person) | Dec. 3

Date: Wednesday, December 3, 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://www.tiaa.org/public/login/schedule-meeting

GrantForward Webinar | Nov. 20

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - The Office of the Vice President for Research will host a 1-hour webinar with GrantForward, the funding search and recommendation service to which we are currently subscribed. All faculty, staff, and students have access to GrantForward. The webinar is a great introduction for new users or a refresher for existing users. Please register at the link above.

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Workshop- Book Discussion-“Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life” – Virtual Class | Nov. 20

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Join an instructor-led discussion of Powered by Me: From Burned Out to Fully Charged at Work and in Life by Neha Sangwan (Available in Percipio). Burnout is an energy crisis across five key dimensions—physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual. Together, we’ll explore how chronic stress depletes our energy, erodes our relationships, and diminishes our sense of purpose.

Fidelity Confidential Consultation (In Person) | Nov. 20

Date: Thursday, November 20, 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
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