Professor of History & Founding Director | Columbia-Greene Community College

About Nikki
Nikki Childrose is a Professor of History and founding director of her institution’s Center for Teaching and Learning. Her work focuses on assessment leadership and institutional effectiveness.

Courses Taught
• Assessment Leadership
• Institutional Effectiveness

Why Take This Course?
These courses are ideal for professionals engaged in assessment work who want to strengthen institutional impact and strategic alignment.

What to Expect
Participants should come prepared to apply their experience, engage deeply in discussion, and tackle real institutional challenges.

Instructor Reflection
Teaching has reinforced for Nikki the importance of listening, empathy, and inclusive collaboration in institutional work.

Why She Teaches for SUNY CPD
Her passion for learning and continuous improvement drives her work. Teaching for CPD allows her to support meaningful growth across SUNY institutions.

Diversity and Academic Affairs Leader

About Dr. Milon
Dr. Ron Milon brings extensive experience in diversity and academic affairs leadership. His work centers on preparing future leaders to navigate higher education with confidence and purpose.

Course Taught
Emerging Leaders Academy

Why Take This Course?
The Emerging Leaders Academy is ideal for professionals seeking to strengthen their leadership capacity. The program offers reflection, skill-building, and meaningful professional growth.

What to Expect
Participants should expect a transformative experience that builds leadership identity while connecting them with colleagues from across SUNY.

Instructor Reflection
One of the most profound lessons Dr. Milon continues to learn is the impact thoughtful leadership preparation has on individuals and institutions alike.

Why He Teaches for SUNY CPD
He is excited to contribute to SUNY CPD’s mission of strengthening leadership and professional development across the system.

Assistant Professor of Spanish and Distance Learning | SUNY Oswego

About Christopher
Christopher Hromalik serves as an Assistant Professor of Spanish and Distance Learning at SUNY Oswego. He brings strong expertise in online pedagogy and faculty development, with a focus on designing effective digital learning environments.

Courses Taught
CPD Online Teaching & Learning courses

Why Take This Course?
These courses prepare faculty to design instruction that is thoughtful, rigorous, and aligned with best practices in online education.

What to Expect
Both courses are intensive and immersive. Participants should expect to move quickly through meaningful content while engaging in hands-on learning and reflection.

Instructor Reflection
Christopher has learned that participants bring impressive creativity and expertise to the experience. Their collaboration continually strengthens his own teaching practice.

Why He Teaches for SUNY CPD
In addition to teaching these courses, Christopher supports broader online learning initiatives and values working with educators across the SUNY system.

School of Health and Human Services | SUNY Empire

About Michele
Michele Forte brings expertise in coaching strategies and student success initiatives within health and human services education. She is committed to equipping faculty and staff with tools that strengthen student achievement and engagement.

Courses Taught
• Coaching Strategies
• Developing a Student Success Mindset

Why Take This Course?
These courses provide practical, research-based coaching frameworks that faculty and staff can use to better support students and promote long-term success.

What to Expect
Participants can expect applied learning, active engagement, and collaboration with experienced facilitators and peers across SUNY institutions.

Instructor Reflection
Teaching these courses reminds Michele that coaching is transformative—not only for students, but for educators themselves.

Why She Teaches for SUNY CPD
Teaching for CPD allows Michele to collaborate with talented colleagues across institutions and extend her impact across the SUNY system.

Instructional Design | SUNY Genesee Community College

About Dan
Dan Barrancotta is an instructional designer at SUNY Genesee Community College who is passionate about helping educators create meaningful, learner-centered experiences. His work focuses on authentic design practices that translate theory into practical application.

Courses Taught
Instructional Design Certificate Program

Why Take This Course?
Now more than ever, educators and instructional designers need structured, research-informed approaches to course design. This program equips participants with practical, sustainable strategies they can apply immediately.

What to Expect
This program is collaborative and authentic. Participants engage with peers while developing real design projects that directly support their professional work.

Instructor Reflection
Teaching this course has reinforced for Dan the importance of thoughtful design and collaboration. Watching participants grow into confident instructional designers is one of the most rewarding aspects of his work.

Why He Teaches for SUNY CPD
Dan believes deeply in the mission of SUNY CPD and values the opportunity to support educators across the SUNY system.