- Oct 308:30 AMSuccessful Conflict ConversationsIn this learning experience, through discussion and role-play, participants explore:A new model for resolving workplace conflict through an intentional conversation with a workplace colleague Conditions that make a given workplace conflict appropriate for self-facilitated resolution How people perceive and respond during conflict and reconciliation to comprehend the conditions necessary to promote resolution Exploring the behavioral reflexes exhibited during conflict Setting expectations for a successful conflict conversation The predictable stages of workplace conflict resolution REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Nov 512:00 PMDepartment Head Development SeriesBudget 101 for Department Heads Presented by Dr. Simon North, Interim Dean, College of Arts & SciencesLearning Outcomes:Understand fundamental aspects of university/college/departmental budgets Explore the importance of aligning the budget with vision and values Recognize the forecasting needed to establish sustainable operations Attend in-person (Rudder 301 (https://ruddertower.ucenter.tamu.edu/spaces/rudder-third-floor/#uc-facility-nav)) or virtually (https://tamu.zoom.us/j/93262745516?pwd=lI6xbYDagyyc5kwgnxboHfTaIxyMAR.1).REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Nov 54:00 PMAcademic Leader Networking SocialThis monthly gathering provides an opportunity for academic leaders to network and discuss their accomplishments and challenges.REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Nov 68:30 AMFaculty Conversation Café (Zoom)Faculty Conversation Cafe (https://facultyaffairs.tamu.edu/get-involved/conversation-cafe.html) is held on the first Friday of the month. This month's discussion topic is TAMU 101: Lessons Learned, Questions Answered, Insights Shared Whether you have knowledge from experience, or you have curious questions about how things work at Texas A&M, come to the November Faculty Conversation Cafe to share what you wish you would have known or to ask your questions about university processes, resources, and traditions. The discussion will contribute to the creation of TAMU 101, a dynamic new resource to support faculty and staff at Texas A&M. Join us to share your ideas, pose questions, build your network, and help shape the creation of TAMU 101.
- Nov 612:00 PMFaculty Development SeriesAvoiding the Dreaded X Grade by Unleashing the Power of Howdy Presented by Marc Huffstickler, Snigdha Mudunuri and Carlos Carbo, Jr. Looking to avoid grade headaches and streamline your grading process? Join us for "Avoiding the Dreaded X Grade by Unleashing the Power of Howdy"—a hands-on, two-part workshop for Texas A&M faculty and instructors! Discover best practices for using Howdy's Class Roster and Grade Entry features, learn about recording Last Date of Attendance and processing Grade Change Requests, and get your questions answered. In Part 2, help shape the future of Howdy as we gather your ideas for improving the roster in our upcoming system migration. Bring your laptops and real challenges—we're here to help solve them together and make your voice heard!Attend in-person (Rudder 301) or virtually (https://tamu.zoom.us/j/93237592580?pwd=opSKtWmkisY71aqVcJaVt1FDMk58Uk.1).REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Nov 78:30 AMFaculty Conversation Café (In-person)Faculty Conversation Cafe (https://facultyaffairs.tamu.edu/get-involved/conversation-cafe.html) is held on the first Friday of the month. This month's discussion topic is TAMU 101: Lessons Learned, Questions Answered, Insights Shared Whether you have knowledge from experience, or you have curious questions about how things work at Texas A&M, come to the November Faculty Conversation Cafe to share what you wish you would have known or to ask your questions about university processes, resources, and traditions. The discussion will contribute to the creation of TAMU 101, a dynamic new resource to support faculty and staff at Texas A&M. Join us to share your ideas, pose questions, build your network, and help shape the creation of TAMU 101.
- Nov 111:00 PMMoving into Retirement WorkshopIn this session, professionals from Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness (HROE) will review the logistics of retiring from Texas A&M. Topics to include:Health insurance and other benefits Employment issues Differences between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) & the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) Resources and workshops Faculty Affairs hosts this workshop to allow faculty to ask questions and to encourage faculty to remain engaged with Texas A&M once retired. The workshop will be led by:Stacey Havel, Benefits Services Administrator (Training & Process Improvement) Judy Kurtz, Employee Benefits Manager (AgriLife) Montia Martin, Benefits Specialist (TAMU/HSC/TAMUG) Pamela R. Matthews, Professor of English and Dean Emerita (Community of Faculty Retirees) Ashley Porson, Human Resources Administrator (Engineering) Elizabeth Schwartz, Chief Human Resources Officer (AgriLife) Robyn Sherwood, Employee Benefits Representative Reminder: The workshop will be offered exclusively via Zoom (https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=860214&;)REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Nov 1712:00 PMThird-Party Conflict Resolution for Leaders - Day 1In this learning experience, through discussion and role-play, participants explore:A new model for leaders as impartial facilitators of conflict resolution Conditions that make a given workplace conflict appropriate for leader-facilitated conflict resolution How people perceive and respond during conflict and during reconciliation, to comprehend the conditions necessary to promote resolution Management of the behavioral reflexes exhibited by those in conflict to promote successful resolution Management of expectations for those who participate in leader-facilitated conflict resolution The predictable stages of workplace conflict resolution Please note the November 17 & 18 session registration is now closed. Register for other dates below!REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Nov 1812:00 PMThird-Party Conflict Resolution for Leaders - Day 2In this learning experience, through discussion and role-play, participants explore:A new model for leaders as impartial facilitators of conflict resolution Conditions that make a given workplace conflict appropriate for leader-facilitated conflict resolution How people perceive and respond during conflict and during reconciliation, to comprehend the conditions necessary to promote resolution Management of the behavioral reflexes exhibited by those in conflict to promote successful resolution Management of expectations for those who participate in leader-facilitated conflict resolution The predictable stages of workplace conflict resolution Please note the November 17 & 18 session registration is now closed. Register for other dates below!REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Dec 88:30 AMThird-Party Conflict Resolution for Leaders - Day 1In this learning experience, through discussion and role-play, participants explore:A new model for leaders as impartial facilitators of conflict resolution Conditions that make a given workplace conflict appropriate for leader-facilitated conflict resolution How people perceive and respond during conflict and during reconciliation, to comprehend the conditions necessary to promote resolution Management of the behavioral reflexes exhibited by those in conflict to promote successful resolution Management of expectations for those who participate in leader-facilitated conflict resolution The predictable stages of workplace conflict resolution REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Dec 98:30 AMThird-Party Conflict Resolution for Leaders - Day 2In this learning experience, through discussion and role-play, participants explore:A new model for leaders as impartial facilitators of conflict resolution Conditions that make a given workplace conflict appropriate for leader-facilitated conflict resolution How people perceive and respond during conflict and during reconciliation, to comprehend the conditions necessary to promote resolution Management of the behavioral reflexes exhibited by those in conflict to promote successful resolution Management of expectations for those who participate in leader-facilitated conflict resolution The predictable stages of workplace conflict resolution REGISTER TO ATTEND
- Dec 118:30 AMSuccessful Conflict ConversationsIn this learning experience, through discussion and role-play, participants explore:A new model for resolving workplace conflict through an intentional conversation with a workplace colleague Conditions that make a given workplace conflict appropriate for self-facilitated resolution How people perceive and respond during conflict and reconciliation to comprehend the conditions necessary to promote resolution Exploring the behavioral reflexes exhibited during conflict Setting expectations for a successful conflict conversation The predictable stages of workplace conflict resolution REGISTER TO ATTEND