Volume 5 no. 8

Mindful Leadership Essentials

June 2nd – July 21st

Join Drs. Glenn Pichardo, Kristen Blinne, and Lisa Napora for a 7-week asynchronous course exploring mindfulness, meditation, and compassionate leadership. Learn at your own pace with a focus on:

• Daily meditation & self-care practices
• Compassionate communication & presence
• Navigating stress, burnout & systemic challenges
• Cultivating awareness, empathy & wellbeing

Open to all professionals seeking personal and professional growth.

Register for the SUNY OTTER Institute 2025: Accessibility Edition

June 2nd – August 22nd

The OTTER Institute is an opportunity for online practitioners, regardless of teaching modality or experience, to learn more about online education’s innovations, trends, and challenges. This year OTTER will focus on digital accessibility.

The OTTER Institute is FREE to all SUNY campus members. For Non-SUNY Members, there is a $25.00 flat fee.

Assessment Leadership

Register now for Assessment Leadership, an online asynchronous course in Brightspace that goes from July 8th – August 18th.

Course participants will apply what they learn directly to their campus context through interactive resources and engaging assignments that teach effective self-assessment and project management practices.

What you will learn:

• Define, manage, and evaluate a project designed to advance assessment on your campus
• Identify and apply the change management skills required to meet your campus assessment needs
• Implement strategies to influence your campus assessment stakeholders and culture from any level of the organization
• Apply at least one theory or model of leadership to frame assessment initiatives on your campus

Who should take this course? Faculty, staff, or administrators who have some assessment experience or who have completed either the Institutional Effectiveness or Assessment of Learning Outcomes Certificate programs.

Project Management Fundamentals

Live Online via Zoom

Choose one session:

• July 22nd & 23rd or Sept 18th & 25th
• 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST

Learn the essentials of project management using the NYS PM Guidebook, V2. This 2-day workshop is ideal for SUNY staff new to managing projects or leading teams – no prior experience required.

Cost:

• SUNY CPD Technical Members: $150
• SUNY Campuses: $180
• Others: $250

Online Teaching Certificate Program

Registration is open for the Fall Online Teaching Certificate Program, designed to familiarize participants with the concepts, competencies, pedagogies, and best practices associated with the development and delivery of online learning environments.

Course 1:

Getting Started with Online Instruction

August 26th-October 6th  

Course 2:

Interaction, Student Engagement, and Teaching Presence in Online Courses

October 14th-November 24th

Format: online, asynchronous

Crucial Learning – Crucial Influence

Featured Course:

Crucial Influence



Design and implement a strategy for initiatives that require change in human behavior. Discover why people do what they do and how all leaders—from aspiring leaders to top executives—can influence others for lasting results.

Audience:

Managers, Leaders, Department Chairs

About 7-8 hours of online learning; one-year access to the course

Other courses include:

• Crucial Conversations for Accountability
• The Power of Habit

PLUS! Each course includes an optional live online session with a community of practice to enhance your learning experience.

Library Leadership & Management Certificate Returns This Fall!

The SUNY Office of Library and Information Services and the SUNY Center for Professional Development are pleased to bring back the Library Leadership and Management Certificate program this fall.

Designed for current and aspiring library leaders, this fully online program offers practical leadership and management training. Complete any three virtual courses to earn the certificate and a Credly badge for each – plus a bonus badge for completing the full program. Courses may also be taken individually.

Congratulations to those who have earned their certificate in Leading Change in Higher Education!

The LCHE course equips participants with the knowledge and tools needed to lead transformative change within colleges and universities. Through an engaging and reflective learning experience, participants explore leadership strategies, change management models, and practical approaches for advancing institutional goals. Congratulations to these changed leaders!

Danielle Britton, Broome CC

Lindsay Bryde, Stonybrook University

Carol DeNysschen, SUNY Buffalo

Jeff Dugan, Finger Lakes CC

Alejandro Galindo, Empire State University

Sandra Gibble, Broome CC

Donna Imbriani, Westchester CC

Lindsay Infantino, Empire State University

Marie Kropp, Ulster County CC

Tanya Lane-Herbert, Genesee CC 

Joseph Lundin, Erie CC

Rhonda Maco, Suffolk County CC

Stephanie Malmberg, Broome CC

Pamela McCall, Monroe CC

T. John McCune, SUNY Fredonia

Nicole Mucica, SUNY Brockport

Brittany Profit-Rheinwald, SUNY Brockport

Wendi Richards, SUNY Cobleskill

Amy Sanders, Empire State University

Timothy Skinner, Broome CC

Carrie Solomon, Binghamton University

Elizabeth Spagnola, Suffolk County CC

Steven Sturman, University at Buffalo

Christopher Taverna, SUNY Fredonia

Jennifer Wakefield, Genesse CC

Agnieszka Zak-Moskal, University at Buffalo

Workforce Run 2025

We’re thrilled to congratulate the Upstate Medical team for their fantastic participation in the Workforce Run in Syracuse on June 10th! Your energy, team spirit, and dedication to wellness were on full display, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Thank you to everyone who represented Upstate with enthusiasm and pride. You truly embody our commitment to health, community, and teamwork. Here’s to many more strides together!

Welcome to CPD!