Professional Development

Find your next step in supporting online student success through community, coursework, or conference.

SUNY Communities of Practice

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Online Student Success Collaborative

(OSSC): Connect with colleagues across SUNY who are working on the full spectrum of online student success, from early alerts to advising to holistic support.

Digital Academic Support Solutions

(DASS): Join a community for SUNY staff who work with early alert systems and digital tools to proactively support student success.

SUNY Online Courses

Online Student Success Certificate Program: Gain practical, SUNY-developed strategies for supporting online students, from proactive outreach to continuous improvement, in a hands-on certificate program built for the people doing this work every day.

Coaching in Higher Education Certificate: Build real coaching skills grounded in ICF standards and designed specifically for the SUNY context, so you can drive meaningful change for students and your institution.

Upcoming Conferences

CIT 2026

SUNY’s premier ed-tech conference returns May 26–29 at Stony Brook; explore what’s next in teaching, technology, and student success.

Fusion 2026

D2L Fusion brings together the brightest minds in education, innovation, and technology Jul 8-10 to fuel your passion and spark progress.

EduCause 2026

The world’s largest higher ed tech gathering Sep 29; network with peers and bring back ideas that actually move the needle.

WCET 2026

Oct 14-16; sparking critical conversations, exploring advancements in digital learning, and navigating the regulatory landscape.

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Professional development in online student success is always evolving … and so is this site! If you know of a resource, event, or community we should add, or have a suggestion about something we should develop, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a suggestion and we’ll keep building together.