Office of Human Resources
Training and Education
ESF mandates annual training for all employees, with elective options for professional growth. Those supervising or handling speciality equipment undergo additional required training.
Required Training Courses
| Training | Link to Training | Available Starting | Deadline | Required for |
| SUNY Reporting Child Sexual Abuse | Bizlibrary | August 22, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | Full time state employees |
| Preventing Workplace Violence & Sexual Misconduct | Bizlibrary | August 19, 2024 | December 31, 2024 | Full time state employees |
| Internal Controls Essential | Bizlibrary | TBD | TBD | All employees |
| RAPID Responsible Employee (Title IX/Cleary New York State) | RAPID LogIn | August 19, 2024 | October 1, 2024 | Full time state employees |
| Cyber-Security | Cybersecurity Training LogIn | TBD | October 31, 2024 | All ESFiD account holders |
| Ethics | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Supervisor Training
Supervisor training is required every two years. HR will send a request to those that need to attend the trainings. Please RSVP to give us a better look at how many we need to accommodate for handouts, seating, and refreshments.
| Date | Time | Location |
| August 28, 2024 | 10:30am - 12:00pm | Gateway |
| January 29, 2025 | 10:30am - 12:00pm | Gateway |
UUP and HR will present ESF’s contractual obligations and provide tools and strategies to support and communicate with employees. Purpose, process and timelines in developing performance plans and performance programs will be discussed.
| Date | Time | Location |
| September 9, 2024 | 10:30am - 12:00p | Gateway |
As supervisors, we need to learn the skills that will help us navigate conflict more effectively. This presentation will examine the nature of conflict and the roles we play along with providing techniques to assist with confronting critical conversations and navigating challenging dialogue.
| Date | Time | Location |
| October 9, 2024 | 10:30am - 12:30pm | Gateway |
| November 13, 2024 | 10:30am - 12:30pm | Gateway |
Learn about procedures and resources for optimal recruitment, onboarding, employee retention, medical leaves, accommodations and transition planning for retirement and resignations.
Education Opportunities
- NYS & CSEA Partnership and Education
- SUNY Tuition Assistance
If you are a full-time employee taking courses at ESF or another SUNY institution, you should complete form B-140 (forms available in office of Human Resources). You must submit form B-140 by the deadline, which is announced to the campus before each semester begins. This benefit may or may not pay the full cost of tuition; it depends on how many people apply for assistance each semester. Generally, fees are not covered.