Date: Friday, April 24, 2026 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 RPI  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.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - As a manager, you play a central role in guiding the performance process for your employees—working collaboratively to align expectations, support development, and monitor progress toward achieving goals. This workshop introduces the core principles of performance coaching, including how to identify and evaluate performance gaps, set effective goals, and lead the RPI MAX performance process. Participants will also explore practical tools for building strong, high‑performing teams.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM - As an employee, you work in partnership with your manager to align expectations and set meaningful goals. Throughout the year, you check in together, recalibrate as needed, and celebrate progress and achievements. This workshop focuses on supporting your individual career development, preparing for the annual manager evaluation, setting effective goals, and using tools that can help you advance your career.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 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

Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - In this workshop we will take time to look at a couple polling software tools that are available and supported on campus and discuss the differences. The tools we will be discussing include iClicker and Slido. We will also take a quick look at the free version of Kahoot! (not supported on campus with license but fun!). Please register for this workshop by April 17th as space is limited. Please look in the See section for the registration link and more details.

Date: Friday, April 17, 2026 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM - This brief course is designed to help you get comfortable using Percipio, RPI’s digital learning platform. You’ll learn how to navigate the main dashboard, search for content, access assigned learning, and track your progress. We’ll also walk through common questions users have and show you where to find help when needed. Whether you're brand new or just need a refresher, this session will ensure you're ready to make the most of Percipio.

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026 9:00 AM - 4:00 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

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM - Vendor-hosted webinar: Join us as we introduce CAS Newton℠, an agentic AI companion created to support the complex needs of scientific researchers. See how Science-Smart AI trained on the world’s most comprehensive database of curated scientific information delivers deep insights that general AI cannot produce reliably.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - In this workshop we will take a look at two DotCIO supported whiteboarding tools available on campus. The first, is working with the whiteboard feature in Webex. The second tool is in Box, called Canvas. This session will offer an overview on these two similar tools giving you an opportunity to learn a little more about them and potentially consider using them in your classroom or meeting space. Please register for this session by 4/10 using the link in the See section. Space is limited.

The 2026 Faculty and Staff Climate Survey launched by email on April 2, 2026. Your honest and candid opinions about the environment at RPI and how it affects your ability to do you work and thrive, professionally and personally, are important. You will find a personal link to complete the survey in your email from President Schmidt. Nearly 50% of employees completed this survey in 2024 and so far, we have approximately 22% completed. Please submit the completely anonymous survey by April 30, 2026. If you have questions, please email OIRA at oira@rpi.edu.