Training Initiatives

2025 Employee Training & Development Opportunities

Click here to review and view any recorded trainings offered in 2024

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Topic Audience Format & Facilitator Date, Link, or how to schedule
Understanding Time and Attendance All employees

Virtual workshop

Recorded version available if no sessions currently scheduled

Facilitators:  Bart Musitano & Christy Cunningham

Tuesday, January 28, 2pm-3pm
Thursday, January 30, 11am-12pm
Wednesday, February 5, 2pm-3pm
Zoom link to attend all sessions
ePAR Rater Cycle & System Training Employees serving in the Rater role in ePAR On demand video tutorial https://youtu.be/Ky875Ahd5Nw 
ePAR Ratee Training Classified employees evaluated through the ePAR system On demand video tutorial https://youtu.be/Nt7_PVINKqg
ePAR Rater Refresher session Initial/Job Expectations Employees serving in the Rater role in ePAR On demand video tutorial https://youtu.be/T5O4BBdYiso 
ePAR Rater Refresher session Interim Review  Employees serving in the Rater role in ePAR On demand video tutorial https://youtu.be/aKmXV603m5E
ePAR Rater Refresher session Final Review Employees serving in the Rater role in ePAR On demand video tutorial https://youtu.be/D5uSHubAjAw 
AFT Professional Staff:  Evaluation and Reappointment AFT Professional Staff On demand video tutorial https://youtu.be/AQ1_kw-dJmw 
AFT Professional Staff Performance-Based Promotions AFT Professional Staff On demand video tutorial https://youtu.be/OzBJCWsDU5s 
MER Goal Setting Training Managers On demand video tutorial https://youtu.be/icnpe-X3RZM 
Topic Audience Format & Facilitator Date, Link, or how to schedule
Understanding Time & Attendance:  a session for supervisors All managers, supervisors, and superusers

Virtual workshop

Recorded version available if no sessions currently scheduled

Facilitators:  Bart Musitano & Christy Cunningham

Wednesday, January 15, 3pm-4pm

Zoom link to attend

Click here to watch the recorded session

Acknowledging the Past. Planning for the Future. All supervisors

In-person session

Facilitators:  Craig Bickley & Christy Cunningham

Offered throughout January 2025. Information and invites sent via email
Acknowledging the Past. Planning for the Future – Academic Leadership session Program chairs, faculty directors, and other academic leaders

In-person session

Facilitators:  Craig Bickley & Christy Cunningham

Offered throughout January 2025. Information and invites sent via email
Building a Culture of Respect All supervisors and academic leaders TBD Coming Spring 2025!
Facilitating Difficult Conversations All supervisors and academic leaders TBD Coming Spring/Summer 2025!
Performance Management Basics All supervisors TBD Coming Summer/Fall 2025!
Reclassification Workshop:  a session for supervisors All supervisors

Virtual workshop

Recorded tutorial if no sessions currently scheduled

Facilitators:  Christy Cunningham

https://youtu.be/u3MaON7ef58
Emotional Intelligence I:  a session for supervisors All current or potential supervisors including managers

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request
Emotional Intelligence II:  a session for supervisors All current or potential supervisors including managers

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request
PIP/PDP training for managers Managers

On demand video tutorial

https://youtu.be/oWTBYg0WV4Y
Topic Audience Format & Facilitator Date, Link, or how to schedule
Stockton StepUp to Exclusionary Culture – Bystander Intervention Training All Employees

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Brian Pluchino

Scheduled upon request for teams
The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in the Workplace All Employees Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division of Civil Rights Click here to register for an upcoming date
Hair Discrimination and the NJ Law Against Discrimination All Employees Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division of Civil Rights Click here to register for an upcoming date
Reasonable Accommodations in the Workplace and the Law Against Discrimination All Employees Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division of Civil Rights Click here to register for an upcoming date
Understanding Implicit Bias All Employees Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division of Civil Rights Click here to register for an upcoming date
Recognizing and Responding to Microaggressions All Employees Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division of Civil Rights Click here to register for an upcoming date
Strategies for Effective Bystander Intervention All Employees Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division of Civil Rights Click here to register for an upcoming date
Words Matter:  Navigating the Language of Diversity All Employees Virtual facilitation offered by the NJ Division of Civil Rights Click here to register for an upcoming date
Overcoming Unconscious Bias (Respectful & Inclusive Workplace series) All Employees

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
Embracing Diversity & Inclusion (Respectful & Inclusive Workplace series) All Employees

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
Preventing Harassment (Respectful & Inclusive Workplace series) All Employees

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
Standing Up to Bullying (Respectful & Inclusive Workplace series) All Employees

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
Topic Audience Format & Facilitator Date, Link, or how to schedule
Professionalism & Civility in the Workplace Any employee group

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
MBTI Personality & Teambuilding Any employee group

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
Emotional Intelligence for Teams Any employee group

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
CliftonStrengths - Understanding Individual and Team Strengths Any employee group

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
Customer Service 101 Any employee group

In-person or facilitated Zoom session

Facilitator:  Christy Cunningham

Scheduled upon request for teams
Topic Audience Format & Facilitator Date, Link, or how to schedule
Shine Your Light:  Finding Your Inner Glow All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 1/21/25 and on demand after this date
Stride Forward All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 2/18/25 and on demand after this date
Harmony in Motion All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 3/18/25 and on demand after this date
Clutter to Clarity:  Organizational Skills for Better Living All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 4/15/25 and on demand after this date
Anxiety Unmasked All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 5/20/25 and on demand after this date
Thriving at Any Age:  A Guide to Healthy Aging All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 6/17/25 and on demand after this date
The Power of Resilience All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 7/15/25 and on demand after this date
Connectedness All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 8/19/25 and on demand after this date
Navigating Social Media for Mental Wellness All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 9/16/25 and on demand after this date
Authenticity at Work All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 10/21/25 and on demand after this date
Sweet Dreams:  Strategy for Better Sleep and Better Health All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 11/18/25 and on demand after this date
Taking Charge All employees On demand Online Seminar Available on 12/16/25 and on demand after this date
Topic Audience Format & Facilitator Date, Link, or how to schedule
Deferred Compensation (NJSEDCP) Plan Overview for State of NJ Employees All state employees Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits One hour
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates
5 Steps to Retirement Readiness for State Employees All state employees Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits One hour
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Retirement Planning for PERS & TPAF Members – State Employees only PERS & TPAF members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 1.5 hours
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Overview for Employees in the DCRP All state employees Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 45 minutes
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Reviewing a Sample Retirement Application for PFRS Members PFRS members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 30 minutes
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Retirement Planning for PFRS (Police & Fire) Members PFRS members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 2 hours
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
PERS and TPAF Retirement Estimates PERS & TPAF members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 30 minutes
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Reviewing a Sample Retirement Application for PERS and TPAF Members PERS & TPAF members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 30 minutes
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Retirement Types, Eligibility & Calculations for PERS & TPAF Members PERS & TPAF members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 45 minutes
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Live Q&A for PERS and TPAF Members – State Employees Only PERS & TPAF members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 1 hour
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
PERS & TPAF Pension Payment Options PERS & TPAF members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 30 minutes
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Purchasing Service Credit for PERS, TPAF, & PFRS Members PERS, TPAF, & PFRS members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 45 minutes
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Social Security Benefits for Members of all NJ State Administered Retirement Systems All state employees Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits One hour
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 
Understanding Your Pension Benefits for PERS & TPAF Members – State Employees Only PERS & TPAF members Webinar offered by NJ Department of Pensions & Benefits 1.5 hours
Click here to view and register for upcoming dates 

Vector Solutions for employees

Vector Solutions is an online training system for employees. Stockton uses Vector Solutions for all compliance training. To complete assigned trainings or to review and take any training in the Vector course catalog employees can login here:

https://stockton-nj.safecolleges.com/

 Resources for Managers

New Manager Orientation

New Manager Orientation (NMO) is a series of workshops focused on orienting new managers to the offices, people, tools, and resources that will help them succeed in their role of manager at Stockton University. NMO is intended for all managers new to the role at Stockton University.

For more information on the series including the upcoming scheduled dates:

Manager Resources Blackboard Course

All managers are enrolled and have access to a Manager Resources course on Blackboard. This course houses all of the slides and resources from the current NMO sessions.

Manager/Supervisory Development Opportunities

Stockton offers a variety of online, on demand, and in-person training opportunities for supervisors and managers. Some trainings are required and some are optional. Please review the Management/Supervisory Development section of the Training calendar to view all available and upcoming options.

 Performance Management

Comprehensive training resources for current performance review systems can be found on the Performance Evaluation page and in the Stockton Processes & Systems section of the training calendar.

Need Assistance?

  • View the full list of HR staff including notes on who can help you with what
  • Or, call us at 609-652-4384
  • Or stop by our suite in J-115

We look forward to getting you what you need, answering your questions, and/or connecting you with the HR team member that can best help you.