What You Should Know About Professional Development Opportunities at Rice University
Updated December 2, 2024. Please visit links for most up-to-date information
Tuition Reimbursement
The University’s tuition reimbursement program supports employee development of current and future job-related skills and knowledge. The tuition reimbursement program is available to all employees who are benefits eligible and have completed the six-month employee probationary period. Employees are required to complete the Tuition Reimbursement Application, and submit it to Human Resources (HR) prior to the course start date. If approved, upon completion of the course, employees must submit to HR both proof of payment and evidence of successful completion of the course (grade of C or higher) will receive 75% of their course tuition up to $5,250.
Tuition Reimbursement Application Form.
The employee must forward the signed application to Human Resources via campus mail (MS-92), or by email to benefits@rice.edu for final approval. The employee will receive a copy of the approved application.
Glasscock School of Continuing Studies
The Glasscock School’s Professional & Corporate programs are taught by prominent business leaders and subject-matter experts who understand today’s complex, ever-changing landscape. The Glasscock School offers a 10% discount on many professional development courses. Contact George Zombakis (zombakis@rice.edu).
Fondren Library
The Fondren Library offers workshops that cover topics like data analysis, digital media, and more: https://library.rice.edu/events
Center for Academic and Professional Communication
The CAPC provides written, oral, and visual communication support for the entire Rice community. Staff are welcome to attend workshops on various topics offered each semester, like email etiquette, PowerPoint slide design, and more. Staff / faculty are also welcome to schedule one-on-one consultations with professional staff members. For more information, visit capc.rice.edu or email capc@rice.edu.
Center for Career Development
The Center for Career Development offers numerous career resources such as building a LinkedIn profile, resume writing and interview techniques. For more information contact ccd@rice.edu
https://ccd.rice.edu/students/career-resources/guides-presentations
Business School
Rice Staff and faculty receive a significantly discounted rate and eligible employees can apply to use tuition reimbursement for the following programs: Contact Kari Mullin (kari.a.mullin@rice.edu)
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Program |
Retail Price |
Rice Price |
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$6,500 |
$3,000 |
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$2,200 |
$2,200* |
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$4,875 |
$3,000 |
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$6,500 |
$3,000 |
*The Management Incubator does not have a discounted price, but it is eligible for tuition reimbursement
NACUBO Membership (NEW)
All Rice employees can sign up for a National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) membership. NACUBO members can access many resources, including professional development courses, special events, and podcasts. Discover how to take advantage of this professional development opportunity! READ MORE
Tuition Waiver/Auditing Classes
All benefits eligible faculty and staff, and Rice retirees, may apply for tuition waiver for one eligible undergraduate or graduate course per semester. Employees must work with both their supervisors and the course instructors for approval to take the course. Applications are located: https://knowledgecafe.rice.edu/services
Coursera for Rice: Access over 80 Rice University free online courses on Coursera
Coursera for Rice opens all of our online courses to Rice University students, faculty and staff for free.
With a Rice NetID you will have premium access to an ever-expanding catalog of Rice's courses and specializations on Coursera. You will be able to fully participate in courses, post in course discussion forums, and earn certificates for successfully completed courses.
Enroll in highly-rated courses developed and taught by Rice faculty, in high-demand subjects that include data analysis using Excel, Python programming, mindfulness techniques, and more.
https://online.rice.edu/coursera-for-rice
Gartner Membership
The Office of Information Technology has partnered with Gartner to provide faculty, staff, and students access to a wealth of resources, including research, white papers, webinars, and more.
The Gartner Portal
Rice community members can get free, unlimited access to Gartner’s comprehensive library of resources through the Gartner Portal, including:
- Complimentary Research: Regular updates from Gartner analysts on cutting-edge topics provide a continuous stream of fresh perspectives and helpful advice.
- Special Reports and White Papers: Dive deep into specific challenges and opportunities with detailed documents that provide timely, issue-focused insights.
- Connect with Peers: Collaborate with and gain insights from peers through the online community through 1:1 or small group discussions.
All Rice students, faculty, and staff can enter the Gartner Campus Access program by logging in with their netID and password.
https://ssofed.gartner.com/sp/startSSO.ping?PartnerIdpId=https://idp.rice.edu/idp/shibboleth
ContinuOwl Learning (for Rice Alumni)
Learning is a lifelong pursuit that extends far beyond graduation. With the ContinuOWL Learning program, Rice alumni have exclusive access to a range of webinars, online events and Owls Online, a virtual book forum.
https://alumni.rice.edu/continuowl-learning
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