Training and developing our administrators and staff are among the most important things the University can do for its employees. In this rapidly changing environment, employees are constantly being called on to learn new skills, to work in new and different ways and to change direction at a moment's notice. These qualities are necessary so that our employees can keep up with the new demands that will enable the University to continue to be successful.
The Training and Development Department is committed to helping the University's leaders better manage the performance of their employees and improve leadership effectiveness. The department also helps employees gain the skills they need to stay current in their jobs and, if appropriate, to move on to other opportunities within the University. Since employees interact with students each day in every aspect of University life, we aim to enrich the student experience by developing our employees and leaders. The department further supports employees by administering the University's Employee Assistance Program, which offers a comprehensive catalog of free resources, services and programming designed for your overall wellness and work-life balance.
Performance Evaluation - Recognize Excellence and Development (RED)
For more information regarding the performance evaluation process, please refer to the Performance Management Training accordion below.
Contacts
Kelly A. Valentin
Associate Director, Training & Development
Lisa J. Goldrick
Training and Development Specialist
Yarlini Thiruvilangam
Employee Experience Assistant
phone: 718-990-1865, press 5
email us
Hybrid Work Training
This training is mandatory for staff and non-supervisory administrators who have been approved for hybrid work, and who plan to complete or did complete a hybrid work agreement. The training covers St. John's Hybrid Work Policy, the importance of hybrid work agreements, and the University requirements of hybrid workers. Additional topics include tips for successful hybrid work, core skills for effective hybrid workers and challenges of hybrid work.
PowerPoint for Hybrid Work Training for Employees
St. John's Policy #130, Hybrid Work Policy
St. John’s Policy #910 on Remote Access
Previously Recorded: Hybrid Work Training for Employees, August 1, 2023
This training is for administrator who supervise staff or other administrators. The training covers St. John's Hybrid Work Policy which includes identifying positions eligible for hybrid work, the importance of preparing hybrid work agreements for each eligible staff member, and the University requirements of hybrid workers. Additional topics include the benefits and challenges of hybrid work, the effective work processes to manage hybrid workers and some best practices to manage hybrid workers (conducting virtual meetings, delegating, and coaching hybrid workers, and conducting performance reviews).
PowerPoint for Hybrid Work Training for Managers
St. John's Policy #130, Hybrid Work Policy
St. John’s Policy #910 on Remote Access
Previously Recorded: Hybrid Work Training for Managers, August 2, 2023
Performance Management Training 2025
- Access the RED Form (a Formstack document)
- RED process for all employees
- Formstack troubleshooting tips from the St. John's IT Service Desk
- Beginning of cycle instructions and setting objectives (PDF)
- S.M.A.R.T. goals template (Word)
- Employee Competencies (PDF)
- Supervisor Competencies (PDF)
- End of cycle instructions and self-assessment (PDF)
- Professional Development Plan (PDF)
Training Materials
RED Formstack #1 Instructions to Access the RED Form
RED Formstack #3 Instructions for Employee to Countersign the RED Form
- RED process for supervisors
- RED Web Entry Supervisor Training (PowerPoint)
- Final assessment instructions (PDF)
- Rating scale definitions and examples (PDF)
- Professional development planning (PDF)
Training Materials
RED Formstack #1 Instructions to Access the RED Form
RED Formstack #3 Instructions for Employee to Countersign the RED Form
RED Formstack #4 Instructions for Supervisors to Access Employee RED Form in Formstack
RED Formstack #7 Instructions for Supervisors to Complete Supervisor Summary for Direct Reports
RED Formstack #8 Instructions for Signing the Direct Reports' RED Form
Enrollment - For In-person, Instructor-Led Workshops and Webinars
To register for an in-person, instructor-led training program and webinars:
- Access UIS via signon.stjohns.edu
- Click on the "New UIS Experience" tile
- Find the "Employee Resources" card
- Click on "Register for HR Training"
To register for a program: Please follow the registration instructions. An instructional video is available.
"Restricted" indicates that participation is limited to Faculty, Administrators, and Staff.
Note: Webinars: Training & Development webinars are hosted in Teams. An Outlook invitation with a Teams link will be sent to all registrants when registration closes, the eve before the event (Example: The event is scheduled for 10/9/24, the Outlook/Teams email will be sent on 10/8/24 in the afternoon when registration closes.).
Cancellations: Once you Enroll, We Rely on Your Attendance!
A tremendous amount of planning and cost goes into each program and class size is often limited. Canceling last minute or failing to attend without notice has costly consequences and impedes the learning experience for others. An empty seat may also be a missed opportunity for someone who was turned away from a full class. Therefore, we ask that you make every effort to get approval from your supervisor, clear your calendar and arrange for coverage in your absence, in advance.
Note
St. John’s Training and Development programs are open to all eligible employees and enrollment is determined on a first-come first-served basis. Completion of a Certificate Program is for development purposes only and does not in any way entitle an employee to a salary increase or promotion. Advanced degree bonuses do not apply. St. John’s reserves the right to modify or discontinue these certificate programs at its sole discretion at any time.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning is an online library of training programs that supplements the University's current menu of management, professional and technology-related development programs. LinkedIn Learning provides the University community with unlimited access to over 7,000 courses.
Benefits to using LinkedIn Learning include:
- Unlimited access to courses on a wide variety of technologies and disciplines
- Tutorials taught by recognized industry experts
- Access to instructors’ exercise files to follow along as you learn
- Beginner to advanced-level courses
- Up-to-date content to keep skills current
- Closed captioning and searchable, time-coded transcripts
- The option to watch complete courses or shorter modules as needed
How do I access LinkedIn Learning?
To access the LinkedIn Learning app, you need to login to signon.stjohns.edu. For instructions to log in to the Okta portal click on the signon.stjohns.edu instructions.
Note: Please use Google Chrome to login.
1) Login to signon.stjohns.edu.
2) Select LinkedIn Learning from the University applications.
- For those who did not link their learning profiles with their LinkedIn Account, you will be brought to the LinkedIn Learning platform.
- For those who linked their learning profile to their LinkedIn Account, after you select LinkedIn Learning from the dashboard, you will be asked to enter your LinkedIn password (not your LinkedIn Learning password), and then you will be brought to the LinkedIn Learning platform.
Please contact Training & Development if you have any questions.
If you have forgotten your password, click on the Forgot Password option on the screen where you enter your password. Follow the instructions to request a new password.
If you have not activated your LinkedIn Learning account yet, please contact Training & Development to request an activation email from LinkedIn Learning.
Things to know about LinkedIn Learning:
- LinkedIn Learning works best when used with Google Chrome as your browser. LinkedIn Learning may not function properly when used with an older version of Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.
- Work-related programs completed in their entirety will be added to your St. John's training profile and credited as elective courses under the HR professional development certificate. If you have already completed the certificate program, the LinkedIn Learning courses will be added to your training profile. Note: Uploads will occur periodically and will not be immediately visible in your profile.
- Training conducted as a requirement of the job must be completed during regular business hours. No overtime will be paid for training completed outside of normal working hours. Since LinkedIn Learning will be available to you 24/7 from anywhere that an internet connection is available, you may spend as much time as you wish on the site during your own time for professional development purposes; however, this is purely voluntary as it is ineligible for overtime pay.
- To learn more about LinkedIn Learning, watch How to Use LinkedIn Learning and watch Getting Started with LinkedIn Learning.
Please contact the Training & Development office with any questions.