Faculty and Staff

Call for Faculty Reflective Pedagogy Fellows – Applications due April 11th

Inquiry-based learning and creativity are key elements toward creating engaged learning. The Gameful and Immersive Learning Teams invite interested faculty to apply to redesign one of their courses (or a course element). Following the successful spring 2024 Innovative Pedagogy Fellows initiative, the Office of Undergraduate Education is capitalizing on this momentum by funding a professional development opportunity for a new cohort of fellows in 2025, the Reflective Pedagogy Fellows.

Information Session for 2025 Project RFP: IBM-RPI Future of Computing Research Collaboration (FCRC) Quantum Computing Track | March 28

Join us on March 28th, 2-3pm for the Info Session concerning the Request for Joint RPI/IBM Research Proposals in the Quantum Computing Track, a collaborative research initiative between RPI and IBM (FCRC) to drive world class innovation and fundamental advances in artificial intelligence algorithm, AI hardware software co-design, Semiconductor Technology and Quantum Computing for the benefit of society. The full RFP is available via the IDEA Intranet. REGISTER to participate at idea.rpi.edu

Helping Students Learn: Session 2-Making It Stick

Faculty are invited to participate in the second workshop of the 3-part series, Helping Students Learn. The topic of the second session is Making it Stick: Enhancing Practice and Transfer of New Knowledge and will be led by Eric Burkholder (Auburn University, Engineering Education Researcher). Participants will be able to apply research from cognitive psychology directly to their instructional approach in a way that centers and promotes student learning and success. 

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Workshop: Leading from Anywhere | April 18 (Registration Required)

At Rensselaer, we maintain that “leadership” involves a learnable set of actions and behaviors that is available to everyone. In this workshop, participants will explore the tenants that comprise everyday leadership and discuss the behaviors that define leadership not as positional or based on title, but rather on values and actions.

When: Friday, April 18, 2025- 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Where: Human Resources-Gurley Building

Cost: Free: Registration is Required

See: https://share.percipio.com/cd/biKhfYhXa

Quick Learn Webinar: Considering Brave Spaces vs. Safe Spaces in Discussions

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM - In this workshop we will look at the strategies around building brave spaces versus safe spaces and what that means in situations when in a learning environment with a group of peers discussing challenging topics. 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.

Virtual Consultations with CDPHP Nurse or Member Services

As part of our wellness initiatives, the Division of Human Resources is excited to continue this quarterly series where you can meet virtually with a CDPHP Nurse or a Member Services representative on Monday, March 17, 2025 from 1pm - 4pm. Each 15 minute session will be facilitated by CDPHP and pre-registration is required.  Sign up for your free, virtual session today!

Division of Human Resources Professional Development Seminar: "Supervisory Essentials" | March 13

Thursday, March 13, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Learn about important topics such as the Employee Value Proposition and Employee Experience, the six fundamental Leadership competencies at Rensselaer, and experience several “Supervisory Simulations” with colleagues. In addition, the importance of coaching employee performance, providing both rewards and recognition, employment law fundamentals and tools for building team capacity will be explored.

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