Continuing Professional Development

SEPT 2025

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

This fall, CUNY is offering many ways to support professional development. Here’s our latest curated list of CUNY-sponsored, and other trainings, courses, and resources.

Upcoming Deadlines

HEO/CLT Professional Development Fund

November 1, 2025 is the next deadline to apply to the HEO/CLT Professional Development Fund - a small grants fund available to CUNY HEOs and CLTs to support academic and professional pursuits.

For more information, visit HEO - CLT Professional Development.

CUNY Professional Development & Learning

Professional Development & Learning (PDL)

CUNY’s Office of Professional Development & Learning (PDL) has released their fall course catalogue. Read below for more information on courses and how to register. CUNY SPH employees must obtain supervisor approval, and if a course has a fee, supervisors must obtain approval from Theresa Matis in the Finance Office before an employee submits a registration request.

Below is an overview of key offerings, nomination requirements, and registration processes.

Fall 2025 PDL Course Offerings

Includes: Live courses held at CUNY Central (395 Hudson Street) in communication styles, leadership, emotional intelligence, and more. A complete list of course offerings and dates can be found in the Fall 2025 Catalog here .
Cost: $160 per session
Seats: Limited to 25 per session

To Register:

Confirm all details with direct supervisor including work schedule, coverage, and cost. Supervisor obtains approval from Finance Office.
Complete the Fall 2025 Registration Form

Refocus & Lead: A Manager Refresh (Free)

Audience: CUNY managers (2–6 years experience)
Includes: Access to curated online modules, 3 live CUNY-led sessions, and a succession planning activity.
Program Dates: October 1st – January 30th

To Register:

Supervisors can learn more about the program and submit a nomination for employees here: Refocus & Lead Supervisor Nomination Form
Deadline to submit: Friday, September 19

New Supervisors Program (Free)

Audience: New supervisors (0-2 years experience)
Includes: Access to curated online modules and 3 live CUNY-led sessions
Program Dates: October 13th – March 13th

To Register:

Supervisors can learn more about the program and submit a nomination for employees here: New Supervisors Nomination Form
Deadline to submit: Monday, September 22

NYC Commission on Human Rights Virtual Workshops (Free)

Audience: All CUNY Employees
Topics Covered: Age Discrimination in Employment, Working with Transgender & Gender Non-Conforming Persons, Understanding Muslim Experience & Combating Anti-Muslim Bias, Understanding Jewish Experience & Anti-Semitism, Bystander Intervention, and Anti-Black Racism & Other Forms of Discrimination Based on Race and Color

To Register:

Please complete the NYCCHR Workshops Registration Form.

Annual Professional Development Conference (Free)

Audience: All CUNY Employees
Theme: “The Human Renaissance: Reimagining Leadership and Innovation in Higher Ed”
Dates: November 12th & November 13th

To Register:

Interested employees can RSVP here. Detailed information will be shared with registered participants in the coming weeks.

Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)

The Fall 2025 DCAS Citywide Course Catalog offers a variety of free and fee-based courses on topics such as cultural awareness & inclusivity, management & supervision, personal development and technology. Before registering, staff must receive approval from their supervisor, then submit the Professional Development Registration Form to University.Training@cuny.edu. Employees will be notified within 7 business days if confirmed. 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.

Resources

Tuition Waiver

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.

LinkedIn Learning Access

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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