Continuing Professional Development

SEPTEMBER 2024

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

Welcome back to the fall semester! As our students return to class, it’s also a great time to check in on our own learning. Did you set a professional development goal in your performance evaluation? Check in with your supervisor regarding any goals you set during the last performance evaluation.

Here’s our latest curated list of CUNY-sponsored and other trainings, courses, and resources to support your professional growth.

NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS), is offering a wide range of in-person and virtual courses this fall. Subjects include; cultural awareness and inclusivity, management and supervision, personal development, technology, and more. 

Before registering, staff must receive approval from their supervisor and then complete and submit the Professional Development Registration Form to University.Training@cuny.edu. 

Within seven business days, employees will be notified if confirmed in the course.  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.

CUNY’s Professional Development & Learning Office is offering free trainings through the NYC Commission on Human Rights (NYCCHR). The six virtual workshops, held October through January are on a range of topics, including discrimination and bias. To read more about the workshops and register, click here. The first session is Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. Employees will receive a meeting invitation with the link to the workshops the day before the session begins.

The beginning of the fall semester is one of the busiest times of year, and often stressful.  This month, we’re providing some resources for self-care, building resilience, and soft skills.

CUNY’s Employee Assistance Program: CCA has free online seminars for CUNY employees, on topics like parenting, aging, mental health, wellness and more. Use “CUNY” for the company code. 

LinkedIn Learning resources:

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 offices. 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 the program (no cost) using your New York Public Library (NYPL) card by clicking here. To apply for a NYPL card, click here.

Via CUNY: Limited access is available through UHR 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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