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Investing in Us

Investing in Us offers a professional development program at no cost to Texas A&M University-Commerce faculty and staff through a series of credit-bearing, academic, master classes. The program promotes a supportive environment for employees seeking to learn, grow, and thrive in their careers. Investing in Us seeks to invest the university’s significant and relevant academic knowledge and experiences into its faculty and staff, which will best position them to build on their strengths, talents, and skills and invest them back into serving students at Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Register for the winter mini class and/or one spring class here

Winter Mini 2025 Course

US 397.01W Holiday Stress Management & Us

  • Meets 12/16/2024 - 1/10/2025
  • Asynchronous, Online
  • Instructor: Rachel Aumann
  • Faculty and Staff 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 Courses

Faculty may select up to one class per semester.

US 397.01W Designing Learner-Centered and Equitable Courses & Us

  • 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.
  • 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 1/13/2025 - 3/7/2025
  • Synchronous, Face-to-face in Commerce
  • Thursday: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
  • Room: NHS 164
  • Instructor: Lauren Rhodes
  • Faculty and Staff 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 1/13/2025 - 3/7/2025
  • Synchronous, Face-to-face in Commerce
  • Tuesday: 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
  • Room: EDS 127
  • Instructor: Christa Yanez
  • Faculty and Staff 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 1/13/2025 - 3/7/2025
  • Synchronous, Face-to-face in Commerce
  • Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
  • Room: BA 244
  • Instructor: Jared Pickens
  • Faculty and Staff 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 to live their best lives.

Register for the Winter and/or Spring 2025 semesters and watch for upcoming classes!

Becoming a Campus Leader

Select one master class offered through Investing in Us each fall and spring semester, complete at least four classes, and receive an Investing in Us Campus Leader designation within two years!

Contact

For more information or any questions, please contact InvestingInUs@tamuc.edu

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