Planning for retirement and choosing the right plan for you and your family can be overwhelming. There is a lot at stake, and it is important that you understand all of your options, as well as the laws and regulations governing the distribution of your benefits once you leave Texas A&M University. Make plans to attend one of our group workshops for pre-retirement counseling. These workshops are not one-on-one sessions, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions. As a participant, you will receive information as to what forms you will need to complete to get you started and to better understand your retirement benefits. Registration is required through: Traintraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=11766) Find upcoming retirement events on the HROE webpage. (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/retirement/index.html)

Join Adam Mikeal, Chief Information Security Officer, and Kyle Levenick, Program Director for IT Security & Risk, for an in-depth look into IT Security & Risk and how it impacts the university, our students and our employees.Adam Mikeal is the Chief Information Security Officer and an adjunct professor at Texas A&M University. Following an undergraduate degree in history and music, he shifted to Computer Science, leading to a Masters focused on human-computer interaction and digital libraries. The office of the CISO is responsible for securing the digital assets of the largest public research university in the US, with a student population of over 79,000 and annual research expenditures of over $1.4 billion. As the Program Director for IT Security & Risk at Texas A&M University, Kyle Levenick plays a pivotal role in developing and executing comprehensive security strategies to protect institutional data and systems. With a Master of Science in Psychology and over a decade of experience in higher education IT, Kyle's expertise spans people, product, and project management, vendor relations, and the implementation of cutting-edge security solutions. His work blends technical expertise with a collaborative approach to cybersecurity, fostering a secure and resilient IT environment.This will be aone-hour presentation before the USC Meeting. The series can be attended in person at the General Services Complex in Room 101A or via Zoom.

Staff are encouraged to attend the next University Staff Council (USC) meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16, at 9:45 a.m. (immediately following the Common Grounds Series) in person at the General Services Complex in Room 101 or via Zoom. The vision of the USC is to help staff feel supported, included and valued at Texas A&M University, where we live the Aggie Core Values of respect, excellence, leadership, loyalty, integrity and selfless service. Come to the meeting and let your voice be heard or learn more about what the USC is doing for you. You may access full meeting minutes from previous meetings on the USC website.

Working Genius identifies the six fundamental activities that are required for any type of work and provides a simple framework for how work gets done. Too many people feel frustrated, underutilized or misunderstood at work. Far too many teams experience failure, feel stuck or are confused because they don't know how to tap into the people around them. Working Genius is changing the way people are thinking about their work and teams, and is leading to more dignified, fulfilled and successful work. This course is designed to:Introduce the Working Genius Model Provide a language and framework for how we all fit together in the process of getting work done Explore how to use the model to raise team's productivity by tapping into the genius of those around them Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=11356) by 9/3/25.If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section doesn't work for you, please visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114683) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.

When facing persistent, resistant challenges, leaders often surrender to poor results or invest in change efforts that waste time and resources. And yet it's possible to influence behavior with surprisingly predictable success. For the past thirty years, Crucial Learning has studied leaders with a proven ability to influence rapid, profound and sustainable change. And here's what they know: human behavior is grounded in six sources of influence. Effective leaders know how to leverage and apply these sources of influence to solve everyday leadership challenges. Crucial Influence® teaches leadership skills that are essential to leaders at every level. Drawing on five decades of social science research and work with successful leaders around the world, the Crucial Influence Model reveals why people do what they do and how all leaders—from aspiring leaders to top executives—can influence others for lasting results. Crucial Influence is an engaging classroom course rich with group discussion, real-time practice, and group support and coaching. Delivered in one day, this in-person course offers the best in traditional learning and development. Learning ObjectivesIdentify influence challenges keeping you from results. Clarify vital behaviors that lead to desired outcomes. Motivate and enable others with six sources of influence. Transform organizational culture and secure results. Lead with Influence. Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=12000) by September 4th.If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section doesn't work for you, please visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114687) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.

Planning for retirement and choosing the right plan for you and your family can be overwhelming. There is a lot at stake, and it is important that you understand all of your options, as well as the laws and regulations governing the distribution of your benefits once you leave Texas A&M University. Make plans to attend one of our group workshops for pre-retirement counseling. These workshops are not one-on-one sessions, but you will have the opportunity to ask questions. As a participant, you will receive information as to what forms you will need to complete to get you started and to better understand your retirement benefits. Registration is required through Traintraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=11748) Find upcoming retirement events on the HROE webpage. (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/retirement/index.html)