Continuing Professional Development

NOVEMBER 2024

A monthly newsletter for CUNY SPH employees with information on professional development opportunities and resources to help you advance in your professional growth.

It’s not too late to sign up for one of CUNY’s many Professional Development opportunities, with numerous classes in November, December, and January. 

December 16, 2024 is the deadline for the next cycle of the PSC-CUNY Research Award. 

Grants range, up to $12,000 and can support research, creative work and graduate students. Full-time members of the instructional staff, including Higher Education Officers (HEOs) and College Laboratory Technicians (CLTs) are eligible to apply for the PSC-CUNY Award Program.

The program webpage provides full information including timeline, criteria, and application prep info.  

DCAS offers in-person and virtual courses on cultural awareness and inclusivity, management and supervision, personal development, technology and more.  Before registering, staff must receive approval from their supervisor, then complete and submit the Professional Development Registration Form to University.Training@cuny.edu.  Employees will be notified within 7 business days if confirmed.  Some courses are free, others range from $75 to $1000+ for certifications.  Speak to your supervisor and Human Resources as to whether financial support is available through your department, SPH administration, the HEO-CLT Professional Development Fund or other means.

The Office of Professional Development & Learning (PDL), offers half and full days sessions that range from $75 to $300 per person. Before registering, obtain approval from your supervisor, then complete the Fall 2024 Course Registration Form. Once submitted, you and your supervisor will receive a confirmation email from University.Training@cuny.edu within 7 business days.

PDL has partnered with NYC Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR) to offer virtual workshops on a range of topics, including discrimination and bias. There are four remaining virtual workshops through January 2025. To read more about the workshops and register, click here. The next workshop is Wednesday, November 20, 2024.  Employees will receive a meeting invitation with the link to the workshops the day before the session begins.

Computing & Information Services (CIS) has free, live webinars on Teams and Outlook, as well as recorded trainings. 

As a CUNY employee you are eligible for a Tuition Waiver. Once you satisfy the service requirements specified by your position (see tuition waiver page for details).

You are eligible to waive the cost of tuition at any CUNY school, up to a maximum of $5250.00 tax-free, per year.

CUNY offers a variety of virtual and in-person courses at CUNY Central office. Information on specific sessions, including registration procedures, can be found on the CUNY Professional Development & Learning website.

The cost of attending a course ranges from $75 to $275 per person. Speak to your supervisor and Human Resources as to whether financial support is available through your department, SPH administration, the HEO-CLT Professional Development Fund, or other means.

Via the New York Public Library (NYPL), access LinkedIn Learning (at no cost), using your NYPL card by clicking here. To apply for a NYPL card, click here.  

Your card is only active for 30 days, and you will need to visit one of NYPL’s open locations to validate your card. For non-NYC residents, bring a copy of your CUNY ID card. Harlem Library is the closest location to SPH offices.

Via CUNY, limited access is available through University Human Resources and Labor Relations (UHR), Professional Development and Learning (PDL), by completing a request form here.

Please note PDL has a small number of licenses and access is limited to 3 weeks.

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