Faculty and Staff

TIPA Information Session

Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM - The Technology and Information Promotion Agency for Small and Medium Enterprises (TIPA) in South Korea has an upcoming funding opportunity for collaborations between universities and small and medium size Korean companies with a focus on translation in 12 technology areas. A delegation from TIPA will visit RPI to host an information session on the funding opportunity. Members of the RPI research community are invited to attend.

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

Spring 2026 RPI Faculty and Staff Teaching and Learning Workshops/Webinars Schedule Available

The Teaching and Learning Collaboratory has just announced the upcoming trainings for RPI faculty and staff for the Spring 2026 term.  Please be sure to visit the training page link below for a listing of sessions, dates, times, and links to register! Visit the Teaching and Learning Collaboratory Workshop page for further details and to register.

HelioCampus Spring 2026 Syllabus Available - Complete by January 26, 2026

The HelioCampus syllabus module is now available for faculty to access for the spring. Based on the requirements from the Provost's office, faculty should have their syllabi published in HelioCampus by January 26, 2026. HelioCampus will publish all syllabi automatically on February 2, 2026. Please review post to register for one of the two training sessions that will be offered in January 2026.

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
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