Investing in Us offers a professional development program at no cost to East Texas A&M University 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 East Texas A&M University.
Faculty may select up to one class per semester.
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.
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.
Register for the Summer 2025 semester and watch for upcoming classes!
Complete at least four Investing in Us classes at East Texas A&M University, serve as a model for continuous professional development and growth and receive an Investing in Us Campus Leader Designation with your name displayed on our website for all of our campus community to see!
Lisa Avrit, Kasey Britton, Chris Gage, Leah Kanaman, Brad Klypchak, Carrie Klypchak, Mo Reeves, Jaime Rodriguez, Belinda Rudinger, Joi Saville, Tracy Stewart, Catherine Giles, Ashlie Hight, Gavin Johnson, Ashanka Kumari, Virginia Monk, Denise Neill, Jamie Pfennig, Mark Rudin, Judy Sackfield, Kristen Segar, Rebecca Steward, Ancy Thomas, Renee Wallace, Pamela Webster
Special recognition is offered to the first three alumni and community members who completed at least four classes during the first two years of the Investing in Us program. Congratulations!
Teresa Bussell, Linda King, Elizabeth Rudin
For more information or any questions, please contact InvestingInUs@tamuc.edu
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