Professional Development

The Center for Instruction and Program Innovation promotes high-quality, student-centered teaching and learning at SUNY Plattsburgh.
We support faculty and academic programs through instructional design, educational technology, accessibility and evidence-based pedagogy.

For information about class visits and consultations, and programming such as workshops, guest speakers, and reading groups, visit the IPI.

The center and institute provide limited funding for the development of new Canadian-content undergraduate courses, and to facilitate participation in Canadian or Québec Studies conferences. Applications for scholarly travel support are accepted on a continuing basis. A complete listing of policies, procedures and application forms can be accessed at the Center/Institute. For more information contact Dr. Chris Kirkey, director of the Center for the Study of Canada, 133 Court Street, Plattsburgh.

The mission of the Center for Teaching Excellence is to support effective teaching, authentic student learning, and inclusive excellence at SUNY Plattsburgh. We enact our mission by facilitating pedagogical learning for diverse faculty and instructors at every stage of their careers. Our vision is that the CTE will serve as a resource curator, campus connector, and college community-builder for SUNY Plattsburgh students, staff, administrators, and faculty. For information about class visits and consultations, and programming such as workshops, guest speakers, and reading groups, visit the CTE website or contact the CTE Director, Jessamyn Neuhaus, at [email protected].

College Auxiliary Services manages funding that is awarded for various initiatives throughout the academic year. The program, activity or event should promote educational growth, development, and advancement; foster a sense of community; be open to all members of the campus community; and be held on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus. For more information on the program guidelines, grant application and deadlines, contact College Auxiliary Services, 518-564-2035.  

All departments, centers and programs have limited monies available to partially support faculty travel for presentations and attendance at professional conferences. Please contact your dean or department chair for more information.

Visit Sponsored Research Funding Opportunities for information about these programs that are administered locally through Sponsored Research.

This program is a competitive fellowship to study and incorporate civic education and ethical perspectives into the curriculum. It provides course release time for one semester. For additional information regarding the application process and timeline, contact Dr. Daniel Lake, director: [email protected].

Visit Sponsored Research Funding Opportunities for information about the Presidential Research Award that is administered locally through Sponsored Research.

This program provides support for new course development that broadens understanding of Jewish life and culture. Course must concentrate on subjects central to the Jewish experience. Proposals will be considered from any discipline. For additional information regarding the application process and timeline, contact Dr. Andrew Buckser, director: [email protected].

Sabbatical leaves may be granted for planned travel, study, formal education, research, writing or other experiences of professional value, in accordance with the Policies of the Board of Trustees (Article XIII) and the Agreement between the State of New York and United University Professions (Article 23.6). The call for applications is in the fall for leaves effective within the following academic year. Go to the  Sabbatical Leave Information webpage to learn more.

Visit Sponsored Research Funding Opportunities for information about IDAP that is administered locally through Sponsored Research.

Visit Sponsored Research Funding Opportunities for information about the Drescher Program that is administered locally through Sponsored Research.