When we develop our internal talent to retain employees, lengthen institutional knowledge, and grow all segments of our population, we grow in excellence.
- A note from President, Timothy E. Sams
Vision
A campus where every employee has the skills, knowledge, and support to advance student success and Inclusive Excellence.
Mission
Structured, audience-differentiated PD that builds institutional capacity, strengthens culture, and aligns with SUNY priorities.
Goals
By May 2028, we'd love to see every one of us finding real value in at least two sessions a semester — and walking away with something to show for it.
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SUNY CPD Calendar
SUNY-wide offerings, including credential and membership-based programs.
SUNY Conduct Institute training
Title IX and student conduct sessions delivered through SCI.
You told us what you needed — this is us building it
These aren't quotas. They're what it looks like if this actually works, and we'll check our progress against a real climate survey, not just a spreadsheet.
of us finding real value in 2+ sessions a semester
of us with a badge or credential to show
of faculty finding a home in TRICE
of managers feeling ready, SDM-certified
The Four Pillars
Inclusive Excellence
Anti-racism, accountability, Title IX, disability inclusion, cultural competence, and crisis response training for all employees.
Teaching, research & innovation via TRICE
CETL and TLRC seminars, research initiation grants, and pedagogical innovation workshops for faculty.
Operations, leadership & AI
Strategic Decision-Making certification, budget and supervision training, and the Faculty → Chair → Dean pathway.
Professional growth & credentialing
Digital badges and micro-credentials through SUNY CPD, launching in Year 2 for all employees.
Meet TRICE
The Teaching, Research, and Innovation Center for Excellence opened December 8, 2025 in the E-Wing of the Campus Center.
It gives faculty a collaborative home to share ideas, advance research, and develop innovative teaching practices.
Location: E-Wing, Campus Center
Teaching lead: CETL & TLRC
Research lead: Grants Management & Sponsored Research
Something to show for it
Digital badge
Complete any single PD session with active participation. Shareable on LinkedIn and in email signatures.
Pillar micro-credential
Complete 3 sessions within the same pillar in Year 2. Noted in your personnel file.
OW PD Certificate
Complete at least one session in all four pillars over the two years. Recognized at the May 2028 celebration.