The Human Resources Office at SUNY Oswego is committed to keeping our campus community informed and supported. This page provides timely updates on important HR news, upcoming deadlines, employee programs, and policy changes.
Whether you’re looking for information on benefits, professional development opportunities, or workplace initiatives, you’ll find the latest announcements here to help you stay connected and engaged.
Spring 2023 Adult Education Basics-Effective Reading Skills 1
A new six-week course is available to help CSEA-represented NYS employees read and understand written materials. Participants who sign up for our Adult Education Basics Program – Effective Reading Skills 1 (Online) will explore techniques such as skimming, scanning, learning the roots of words, and asking meaningful questions to better understand chosen passages. Courses will be delivered via Canvas, a web-based learning management system. Canvas enables instructors to present online learning materials and assess student learning.
Department of Civil Service Updates

The Department of Civil Service has published General Information Bulletin 23-01, Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible Lists.
Online Learning Certificate Programs
Four new online learning certificate programs are now available with a focus on computer training, interpersonal communication, work management, and writing skills. Earn a Certificate, Gain a Competitive Edge A certificate can prepare CSEA-represented NYS employees to advance their careers or gain extra knowledge to stay competitive in their current positions. The following certificate programs also offer an alternative to the mandatory in-person courses required for the state’s Administrative Assistant Traineeship.
2023 Annual Mandatory Training
Human Resources would like to announce the annual rollout of mandatory online training courses through the Thomson Reuters Compliance Learning Program. These include: Preventing Workplace Violence, Domestic Violence Prevention in the Workplace, Child Sexual Abuse Reporting & Prevention, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, HazCom/Right to Know, and Information Security Awareness.
Department of Civil Service Updates

The Department of Civil Service is alerting you, at your request, that the following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.
When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
GOER Pre-Retirement Planning 2-day Program
We are pleased to let you know that the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) Work Life Services (WLS) will again offer virtual Spring 2023 NYS Pre-Retirement DIRECTIONS Sessions from February – June 2023. Using the WexEx platform, these live sessions will be conducted bi-weekly over 2 days using the following schedule and agenda:
Supplemental Retirement Plan Information
Supplemental retirement savings providers are prepared to assist and speak with employees about retirement planning and enrollment.
Please view the following video resources for more information:
Department of Civil Service Updates

The Department of Civil Service is alerting you, at your request, that the following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.
When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SUNY ORP and 403(b)/457(b) Authorized Investment Providers
Participants in the SUNY Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and/or the SUNY 403b and/or the NYS Deferred Comp. Plan 457(b) plan may invest with any one or a combination of the currently Authorized Investment Providers- SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan.
