[phas-faculty_staff_others] FW: Register today - Investing in Us!

[Kurtis Williams]

Good morning everyone,

This is just a friendly reminder that the dean is very interested in seeing us engage in professional development; any of the courses below count as professional development and would give you a boost on annual evaluations under the most appropriate category.  Just make sure to include your evidence of completion (email, transcript, certificate, whatever they give you) with your year-end reports.

Cheers,
Kurtis

Dr. Kurtis A. Williams (he/him/his)

Professor and Department Head

Department of Physics and Astronomy<https://www.tamuc.edu/physics>


P: 903.886.5488


East Texas A&M University<https://www.tamuc.edu/>
(formerly Texas A&M University-Commmerce)



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Investing in Us

Helping each other thrive in our careers and best serve our students!



East Texas A&M Faculty and Staff:



Investing in Us is offering our very first asynchronous, online Winter Mini class, as well as five different class options for you in Spring 2025! Registration is open!



Our university is incredibly fortunate to have such amazing faculty and staff who are continually committed to our students' and colleagues' success. Investing in Us is offered to support your efforts, through strength-based professional development programs that support a progressive workplace. Investing in Us offers a slate of exciting classes to you at no cost. The program aims to invest in faculty and staff professional growth and fulfillment while fostering rewarding work experiences.



The classes are all offered as one hour of academic credit. The Winter Mini will run from December 16 through January 10, and each class will run for the first eight weeks of the Spring term. All classes and will be graded as S/U (Successful/Unsuccessful). Employees are not required to use vacation or compensatory time to attend the classes that are offered during work hours.



Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Below, check out the program's upcoming classes and register for the Winter Mini class and/or one of the Spring 2025 classes through our Laserfiche form here<https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/investinginus>.



With any questions, please email InvestinginUs at tamuc.edu<mailto:InvestinginUs at tamuc.edu>.



Best Regards,

Office of Investing in Us




Investing in Us Schedule of Classes

Winter Mini

US 397.01W Holiday Stress Management & Us
Meets 12/16/24 - 1/10/25
Instructor: Rachel Aumann
Asynchronous, online class. Staff and faculty only.

Enhance your stress management skills with simple, effective tools to navigate the winter break and beyond. This course focuses on skill-building in identifying stress triggers, communication and conflict management, time management, and physical, psychological, and spiritual relaxation techniques. You will also learn quick mindfulness activities to help you stay calm and centered during the busy season.

Spring 2025

(select and register for *one*)

US 397.01W Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses & Us (shared ACUE class)
Meets: 1/13/25 - 3/7/25
Instructor: Theresa Sadler
ACUE asynchronous, online class. Faculty and instructional staff only.

Design more learner-centered courses with aligned assessments, assignments, and learning experiences that offer students clarity around what they are learning and how they will be assessed. This ACUE supported, online class guides instructors in building a course from the ground up as well as those teaching predesigned courses. Completing this course is one step toward becoming certified in ACUE's Effective Teaching Practice Framework, endorsed by the American Council on Education (ACE). Or, you may take this class as a dynamic stand-alone learning experience!

US 397.01E Making Excel Work for Us
Meets: 1/13/25 - 3/7/25
Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Zoom
Instructor: Jacinta Dyck
Synchronous, zoom class. Staff and faculty only.

Join us for an engaging and practical Excel class designed specifically for university faculty and staff! This workshop will cover essential skills to enhance your everyday tasks using Excel. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your existing skills, this class will empower you to use Excel confidently and effectively in your daily work. Join us for a session filled with hands-on practice, tips, and tricks to transform your Excel experience!

US 397.02E Gentle Yoga, Relaxation & Us
Meets: 1/13/25 - 3/7/25
Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
NHS 164
Instructor: Lauren Rhodes
Face-to-face class in Commerce. Staff and faculty only.

This course is a beginner-friendly yoga class designed to help you stretch and relax with the support of props like chairs, straps, and blocks. This class is perfect for those new to yoga or anyone looking to deepen their flexibility and reduce tension in a safe, supportive environment.

US 497.01E Conversational Spanish & Us
Meets: 1/13/25 - 3/7/25
Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
EDS 127
Instructor: Christa Yanez
Face-to-face class in Commerce. Staff and faculty only.

Tailored to course-taker needs, this class serves as an introductory course in conversational Spanish and Hispanic cultures. Course-takers will learn basic vocabulary and grammar skills with an emphasis on practical use of the Spanish language in an everyday setting.

US 497.02E Financial Planning & Us
Meets: 1/13/25 - 3/7/25
Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
BA 244
Instructor: Jared Pickens
Face-to-face class in Commerce. Staff and faculty only.

This personal finance course combines interactive exercises, real-world practical teachings, and a splash of humorous storytelling. The experience will empower learners to use their financial resources to reduce stress, increase happiness, and live their best lives.



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