University holidays are established by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. The Qatar campus, School of Dentistry and School of Law, along with other campuses, agencies and universities within the Texas A&M System, have different holiday schedules listed on the Texas A&M System Holidays webpage (https://www.tamus.edu/hr/holiday/). For student-specific holidays and academic breaks, please refer to the Texas A&M Academic Calendar (https://registrar.tamu.edu/academic-calendar).

If you've ever questioned your leadership abilities, you're not alone. This session explores strategies for building confidence, quieting self-doubt, and owning your role as a manager. Additional topics include:SAP updates from Classification & Compensation Register HERE (https://tamu.zoom.us/meeting/register/aJTWhaOLRmWHWrqWN5s1Lw). Visit the Managers' Minutes website (https://employees.tamu.edu/talent-management/Managers-Minutes/index.html).

Through engaging discussions and hands-on activities, you'll explore the power of curiosity, identify professional development opportunities, and learn how to overcome common barriers to growth. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to take the next step, this course will help you create a personalized plan to move forward with confidence.Explore the Power of Curiosity: Learn how curiosity fuels innovation in healthcare and education. Identify Skill Gaps: Understand the evolving demands of the dental profession and how to stay ahead. Discover Development Opportunities: Access resources like LinkedIn Learning, mentorship, and specialized training. Overcome Barriers: Learn strategies to tackle common challenges like time, cost, and complacency. Take Action: Leave with a personalized commitment to one small step toward your growth. Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=12264) by December 3rd.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=2114915) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.

Participants will learn to understand the nature of difficult conversations and the seven stages involved in managing them. The course emphasizes the importance of empathy, preparation, and best practices for initiating and delivering conversations. Through interactive activities and real-life scenarios, learners will practice and refine their skills in a safe and supportive environment. This course is designed to:Understand the nature of difficult conversations and what it takes to handle them. Identify the seven stages of handling difficult conversations. Use empathy to minimize negative responses and strengthen relationships. Apply best practices for preparing, initiating, and delivering the conversation. Discover how to generate solutions and bring the conversation to a close. Register via TrainTraq (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/SectionDetails.aspx?snum=12256) by December 5th.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=2114894) page and click on the Upcoming Sections tab to explore other available options.

Ready to Retire This session offers a general review of Teacher Retirement System (TRS) benefits for employees approaching retirement. Topics include eligibility requirements, tiers, benefit calculations, retirement plan options, death benefits, and rules regarding employment after retirement.Registration (https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=44HzaNpGuUe6V28yK48NoZLwlS7KAvRMnfXuU0gtI6hURFVXVzhGM1pDS1hDNFFMMUc3TkJVR01STC4u) is required. Visit Upcoming Retirement and Financial Planning Events (https://employees.tamu.edu/benefits/retirement/index.html) to see a full list of events and resources.

Meet with a Benefit & Retirement Specialist if you have questions about:Retirement Eligibility & Savings - We can help you figure out when you are eligible to retire and understand the resources offered to you through your employment to get you financially prepared for retirement. Beneficiary Designation - Need to update or add beneficiaries? Benefit & Retirement Services can help you set up life insurance beneficiaries in Workday. Additional Benefits - The Texas A&M University System health plan has a vast assortment of benefits available to you. Let us help you understand these benefits and decide which program is most beneficial to you and your family. Qualifying Life Events - Experience a life change? We can help you make the corresponding change to your benefits in Workday. All changes must be made within 31 days of a qualifying life event. Upcoming Events - Benefit & Retirement Services strives to provide ample opportunities for education on our programs. Learn about our upcoming events! Other Benefit Related Items - We are here for you! If you have a question or just want to chat about your benefits, stop by! We would love to see you.