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SUNY CPD

The SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD) supports a wide range of professional development opportunities for academic, technical, & leadership communities across SUNY. 

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CIT 2025

SUNY Oneonta, May 20 – 23, 2025

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DEISJ Curriculum Development Certificate Program

Learn the knowledge and skills necessary to create course content that meets the SUNY DEISJ General Education student learning outcomes.

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SUNY Technology Conference

Lake Placid Conference Center, June 2-5

NEW! Data Literacy Essentials for Higher Ed Professionals

An overview of understanding data creation, use, analysis, interpretation, and storytelling for higher education professionals looking to increase their data literacy skills.

Crucial Learning

Rolling registration! Giving learners crucial skills that produce better results.

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Deque University at SUNY

Access to self-guided online digital accessibility training across all SUNY campuses

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CPD by the
Numbers

100+

programs hosted annually

15,000+

registrations processed

260+

courses, workshops, webinars and conferences

2,600+

badges issued

730+

proposal submissions designed and managed

250+

certificates awarded

Welcome

Welcome to the SUNY Center for Professional Development (SUNY CPD). The CPD is a vital resource, located within the SUNY System Administration Office of Student Success. SUNY CPD is a resource for the entire SUNY community, providing high quality professional development for faculty, instructional support staff, student support professionals, technical staff, campus leadership and administration.

SUNY CPD programs are grounded in research and best practices and designed to foster new skill development, growth, and innovation. Explore the current program catalog, plan to try a course or two, and reach out if you, your office/department, or institution have specific professional development or training needs.

In the dynamic landscape of higher education, faculty and staff professional development plays a pivotal role in ensuring academic excellence, fostering student success, and driving institutional growth. It is an ongoing process that empowers educators and support staff with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to adapt to evolving student needs, pedagogies, and technology. The importance of faculty and staff professional development cannot be overstated.

By investing in the growth and skill development of educators and support staff, institutions create a vibrant and responsive learning environment that fosters academic achievement, supports students’ holistic development, and contributes to the advancement of knowledge in society. A commitment to professional development ensures higher education institutions remain at the forefront of innovation and are positioned to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world.

Donna Linderman, Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Success

Announcements

NEW – Academic Advising Certificate Program

The Academic Advising Certificate program serves as a cornerstone for enhancing the quality of academic advising services, promoting student success, and advancing the professionalism of the academic advising field within higher education and SUNY.

Now Accepting Nominations for the SUNY SAIL Summer Leadership Program

Now Accepting Nominations for the SUNY SAIL Summer Leadership Program. You may nominate yourself or someone else. The program is August 4th-8th, 2025 at White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, NY.

Data Literacy Essentials for Higher Education Professionals

The SUNY Center for Professional Development (CPD) is looking for individuals interested in designing and delivering one or two six-week asynchronous online courses that address data literacy essentials in higher education.

  • M – F
    8:30am – 4:30pm
  • Phone
    (315) 214-2440
  • Email
    cpdinfo@suny.edu

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