Faculty and Staff

Rensselaer Faculty and Staff In Person Workshop - Beta Classroom - Teaching with Technology Preview

Date: Monday, September 21, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM - Come see the Collaboratory space in the main library, and the exciting technologies available to you in the Beta Classroom. The beta classroom is a high technology testing space for interactive learning. One of the goals of the beta classroom is for faculty to pilot new or interactive technologies and pedagogical approaches that can be recommended for other classrooms on campus. Please register using the See link. Registration closes on Sept. 17th.

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Seminar- "RPI MAX: Setting Goals and Reviewing Results"

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - This seminar will establish the positive effect of transforming the traditional role of planner and evaluator solely from the people-leader to a shared responsibility between leader and direct report. Leaders will experience how to develop and use effective SMART goals to help them, and their employees track progress and accurately evaluate outcomes. In addition, the fundamentals of an impactful performance discussion and the three phased approach of RPI MAX will be explored.

Grant Writing 101

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - At this workshop, the Office of the Vice President for Research will talk through avoiding common pitfalls when writing grants as well as other research reports. The workshop will focus on how best to tailor grant proposals so that reviewers understand the impact and significance of your proposed research; how to use AI appropriately when writing; formatting tricks to make the most of your page limits; and grammatical tips.

Faculty and Staff Webinar: Tips for Incorporating Digital Story Telling as Assignments

Date: Monday, September 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - In this quick learn webinar, 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.

DDR Dance Off

Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Join the Dance Dance Revolution Club for a Dance Off event in the McNeil Room. For questions or further information, please contact diepb@rpi.edu

4 Steps to Effective Communication: Extended DISC

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026 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. The Extended DISC system is based on behavioral theories that have been used for over one hundred years. 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.”
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