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This course focuses on practical tools for handling conflict in a constructive way. Participants examine common sources of workplace conflict, explore their own conflict-handling style and discuss how different approaches affect outcomes.​ Through interactive activities and real-world scenarios, participants practice techniques that reduce tension and encourage collaboration. The course emphasizes clear communication, listening skills and choosing strategies appropriate to the situation.??? By the end of the session, participants are better prepared to address issues early, apply strategies to resolve conflict and support a more productive work environment.Register via TrainTraq by June 29th. If the registration deadline has passed or the date for this section does not work for you, visit the Course Details (https://traintraq.tamus.edu/CourseDetails.aspx?cnum=2114904) page and select the Upcoming Sections tab to view additional options. Participants will receive a Zoom link after registration. For more information, contact Organizational Development at orgdev@tamu.edu (mailto:orgdev@tamu.edu). 

What You Can Do During Open Enrollment Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to:Add or remove dependents Adjust coverage levels Re-enroll in flexible spending accounts Make other benefit updates The insurance plan year runs from Sept. 1 through Aug. 31. Visit System Benefits Administration for enrollment booklets, premium summaries, plan descriptions, carrier presentations, and additional resources. Important Reminders FY27Changes made during Open Enrollment take effect Sept. 1. All updates must be submitted through Workday via Single Sign-On (https://sso.tamus.edu/). Job Aid: Complete Open Enrollment (https://it.tamus.edu/workdayservices/training/job_aid/complete-open-enrollment/)Flexible spending accounts (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/flexible-spending-accounts/) must be re-enrolled annually. Review and update your beneficiaries. Upload documentation for new dependents in HRConnect via Single Sign-On. Confirm tobacco-use status for yourself and your dependents. Life insurance increases may require evidence of insurability. Discounts for the Brazos Valley Network and Baylor Scott & White ended April 30, 2025. Looking Ahead to FY27Healthcare spending account annual maximum increases to $3,400. Day care spending account annual maximum increases to $7,500. Basic Life Insurance increase to $50,000 for active employees Basic Life Insurance increase to $10,000 for retirees Life Insurance vendor changing to MetLife Updated Premiums Effective Sept. 1, 2026Note: The premiums listed below do not include the $30 wellness credit (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/wellness-premium-incentive/) available to employees or their spouses. A&M Care Plan - Full TimeEmployee Only: $30.00 Employee & Spouse: $370.22 Employee & Child(ren): $245.54 Employee & Family: $496.58 A&M Care Plan - Part TimeEmployee Only: $593.14 Employee & Spouse: $1,088.46 Employee & Child(ren): $916.44 Employee & Family: $1,277.98 Grad PlanEmployee Only: $0.00 Employee & Spouse: $0.00 Employee & Child(ren): $31.36 Employee & Family: $183.34 65 Plus Medicare Advantage PlanRetiree Only: $0.00 Retiree & Spouse: $125.56 Retiree & Child(ren): $51.23 Retiree & Family: $224.79 Dental PPOEmployee Only: $32.54 Employee & Spouse: $65.04 Employee & Child(ren): $68.30 Employee & Family: $104.06

With authorization from Chancellor Glenn Hegar, President Susan Ballabina has authorized the early release of employees at noon on Friday, July 3, ahead of the Independence Day holiday on Saturday. Classes will be held as scheduled on Friday, July 3, the third day of the second summer term.  Branch campuses and teaching sites may have alternate holiday schedules (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x310edx04BR2cwe8BW) and should consult with their respective leadership or supervisor for related information. Employees performing essential facilities, health, safety and/or security-related functions will be required to report as normally expected. Employees supporting or participating in clinical operations or those unsure of reporting status should confirm with their supervisor prior to the early release date. Employees required to work during this early release time will be given state compensatory time off to take within the next 12 months, and/or may have their current work schedule adjusted appropriately by their department. Sick/vacation leave time previously authorized will be reinstated. Bus service will operate as scheduled on Friday, July 3. Bus routes and schedules are available on the Transportation Services bus routes page (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x32136x04BR2cwe8BW) and in the Texas A&M mobile app (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x310efx04BR2cwe8BW). The Sterling C. Evans Library and Annex and West Campus Library (College Station), and the Jack K. Williams Library (Galveston) will operate as scheduled on Friday, July 3. Medical Sciences Library and Cushing Memorial Library & Archives will close at noon on Friday, July 3, for the early release. A list of library operating hours by location is available on the University Libraries website (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x3e6bax04BR2cwe8BW). Regional libraries will follow their campus operation directions. Please note that hours of operation for recreation centers at our campuses vary. Hours are posted online for the Student Recreation Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x3123ffx04BR2cwe8BW), Southside Recreation Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x312400x04BR2cwe8BW) and Polo Road Recreation Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x312401x04BR2cwe8BW) at the main campus, and for the Campus Recreation Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x3441cx04BR2cwe8BW) and Sea Aggie Fitness Center (https://ecomms.marcomm.tamu.edu/trk/click?ref=z177i6rteh_0-29d7_0_0x3441dx04BR2cwe8BW) at the Galveston campus. Thank you for all that you do to make Texas A&M a great place to live, work and learn, and please enjoy your time off. - Memo (https://maestro.marcomm.tamu.edu/list/260625M_0/dcdyzbixglnf.vib?a4=mcdonaca%40tamu.edu&dr=0&a3=12860&a2=mcdonaca%40TAMU.EDU&a0=4BR2cwe8BW&a1=%26AMP%3B%3B:::VIBPE:::) from Henry Judah, Vice President for Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness, Texas A&M University