[VPAAEtal] Register Today - Investing in Us Summer Classes!

[Academic Affairs]

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

East Texas A&M Faculty and Staff:

We are excited to announce that you may choose between two remote Investing in Us classes offered to you at no cost this summer. Registration is now open!

These Summer 2025 classes will begin the week of June 2 and are each offered as one hour of academic credit to East Texas A&M employees. Each class will meet once a week for eight weeks over Zoom, and employees are not required to use vacation or compensatory time to attend either class. The classes will be graded as S/U (Successful/Unsuccessful).

Investing in Us is offered to support your efforts, through strengths-based professional development programs that reinforce a progressive workplace. Investing in Us aims to invest in faculty and staff professional growth and fulfillment while fostering rewarding work experiences.

Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. Below, check out the program's Summer 2025 classes, talk to your supervisor, and select one class that appeals to you.

Register and reserve your seat through our Laserfiche form HERE<https://dms.tamuc.edu/Forms/investinginus>.

Visit our website<https://inside.tamuc.edu/academics/colleges/innovationanddesign/InvestingInUs.aspx> or email InvestinginUs at tamuc.edu<mailto:InvestinginUs at tamuc.edu> with any questions.

Warm Regards,
Office of Investing in Us
Dr. Carrie Klypchak


Summer 2025 - Investing in Us Classes
(select and register for *one* via the above link)

US 397.01E Emotional Intelligence & Us
Meets:  6/2/2025 - 7/25/2025
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Zoom
Instructor: Shelby Miller
Synchronous, Zoom class. Staff and faculty only.

Emotional Intelligence (EI) plays a critical role in personal and professional success. Take your own EI assessments and learn the core components of EI (e.g., self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills) and how to apply them in real-world contexts. Develop practical strategies to enhance communication, manage stress, build stronger relationships, and lead more effectively. Whether in the workplace or everyday life, EI is a vital skill for navigating challenges and connecting meaningfully with others.

US 497.01E Pedagogical Collaborative & Us
Meets: 6/2/2025 - 7/25/2025
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Zoom
Instructor: Zachary Palmer
Synchronous, Zoom class. Faculty and instructional staff only.

This advanced course invites faculty to engage in conversations about innovative and effective teaching practices across disciplines. Topics include assessment strategies, inclusive course policies, the impact of AI on teaching and learning, and approaches to integrating career readiness into the curriculum. The goal of this course is to foster collaboration and reflection and to enrich participants' pedagogical toolkits.

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