Faculty and Staff

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

Date: Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Rensselaer Faculty and Staff Quick Learn Webinar - Ways to Engage Students with Reading Assignments and Micro Video Lectures

Date: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Assigning reading assignments and micro video lectures prior to class is always a great option to allow students to gather initial knowledge. This session will review some tips on how we can engage and motivate the students through these readings or video lectures to guide them in pulling out the important details/understandings. To register for this workshop and see a list of other upcoming workshops, please use the link in the See section.

NSF CAREER Overview Workshop

Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026 8:00 AM - Wed , January 28, 2026 11:00 AM - The NSF Career Overview Workshop will be held Wednesday, January 28th, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Center for Industrial Innovations (CII) 3206. Please use the link to RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=4VP2qs0LLEyGWBLrA-FXdLb7AcijVV1Pn_oPU_xaG5JUN0tKQ1U2S01JTlZQRUlKMDBLSTVDMEVYRC4u. If you have any questions, contact Sarah Niemann at niemas2@rpi.edu.

David Milford's Retirement Celebration | Jan. 14

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM - Please join us in celebrating David Milford’s retirement on Wednesday, January 14, from 12:00–2:00 PM at the Student Success Center, located on the first floor of the Folsom Library. After years of dedication and valued contributions, David is beginning an exciting new chapter. Please stop by to share memories, express your appreciation, and wish him all the best in retirement. We hope you can join us for this special occasion as we thank David and send him off with our very best wishes!

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.
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