Learning and Development
The RF offers a wide range of learning and development offerings: in-person classroom trainings, virtual webinars, video based modules and self-paced content to suit a variety of training needs.
Listed below is the suite of recurring L&D offerings which are made available for you. For enrollment questions contact learning@rfsuny.org.
Learning & Development Announcements
Spring 2021 Learning Series - Coming Soon!
Winter 2020-2021 Learning Series
Video Learning
Topics suitable for a variety of roles across the system. Review past sessions on the RF YouTube Channel or Learning Tuesday archive.
Quarterly Leading People Responsibly
Customized leadership training offered throughout the year.
| Leading People Responsibly Part I | Leading People Responsibly Part II | Leading People Responsibly Professional Development |
|---|---|---|
Thrice Yearly Operations Manager (OM) & Deputy OM Orientation
In-person or virtual classroom orientation for new OM & Deputy OMs.
Twice Yearly RF Overview Classroom Training
In-person or virtual classroom training for employees new to the organization or those who wish to learn the big picture and history of the RF. Or, if you cannot attend an in-person session watch the RF Overview:
| Welcome to the RF Overview | Sponsored Programs, Technology Transfer & Finance 101 | Corporate Governance and Compliance |
|---|---|---|
In-person and webinar sessions are available for all Report Center users.
Self-Paced 30-60-90 Day Learning Plans
Click here to access orientation materials for new hires.
Click here to access orientation materials for new supervisors.
Employee Conduct During Travel Status
Click here to access materials.
SPA Fundamentals
SPA Fundamentals is an online course that guides employees through the requirements and protocols of grants management, providing participants with the skills and knowledge they need to assist and guide faculty researchers. **Please coordinate with your Campus Training Contacts to request a license to access the course or contact learning@rfsuny.org to be enrolled.
Mentoring Program
The Mentoring Program is a professional development opportunity that matches knowledgeable mentors with RF staff looking to develop their talents and expertise in all areas of RF business. Click here to learn about the program.
Compliance Training
The RF Central Office Corporate Compliance Team regularly offers training across the enterprise. Their catalog of classroom trainings includes the following courses: Understanding Corporate Ethics for All Employees, Conflicts of Interest, Managing Conflicts of Interest Overview: Nepotism & Gifts, Investigator Training, Ethics & Leadership, Ethics & Diversity, and Saying No to Power. Additionally, the Compliance Team has a number of animated training videos available as well as archived virtual training courses. For compliance training requests contact RFCompliance@rfsuny.org and learning@rfsuny.org.
For more information about RF Learning and Development, contact:
Kathleen Caggiano-Siino, Vice President, Human Resources
(518) 434-7132
Learning@rfsuny.org
Jenna Lehr, Learning & Development Manager
(518)-434-7088
Learning@rfsuny.org
Laurel McAdoo, Assistant Director, HR
(518)-434-7060
Learning@rfsuny.org
Nadia S. Digges, Learning & Development Coordinator
(518)-434-7202
Learning@rfsuny.org
For additional Central Office Contacts click here to access the organization charts.