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★ TRAINING AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT


PROJECT CATEGORY: Expanded HR Services
HR UNIT: Wolfpack Learning
TIMELINE: April 2023 - Present 
STATUS:  In Progress
PHASE:  Implementation Phase

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY & ACHIEVEMENTS

 

Summary

In Fall 2023, Central HR proudly reestablished training across West Campus and the Health Sciences with the launch of the Training and Organizational Development (TOD) unit—a foundational part of our university’s investment in people, performance, and possibility. Our mission: to build a culture where all employees can grow, lead, and thrive with clarity and confidence.

As part of the HR Now initiative and the university’s strategic priority to “Grow and Recognize Our People”, TOD helps foster innovation, expand development opportunities, and build lasting capacity for learning at every level.

Now branded as Wolfpack Learning, this unit serves as the engine of Stony Brook’s Career Enablement Ecosystem—a human-centered, AI-enhanced framework empowering employees through personalized pathways, curated content, and tools that support reflection, coaching, and advancement.

What's Next

  • Learning Committee Charter: Launch of the Stony Brook Learning Committee to guide institutional learning strategy, alignment, and impact
  • AI Companion Pilots: Prototyping of AI-enhanced learning companions to support coaching, synthesis, and reflection
  • Supervisor Success Series Expansion: Building on the success of the Fall 2024 pilot to serve more units and develop higher-level leaders
  • Curated Learning Tracks: Release of role-specific and themed playlists and learning journeys in Wolfie One
  • Tailored Orientation Pathways: Expansion of customized onboarding for technical, clinical, and faculty audiences
  • National Collaboration: Continued thought partnership with corporate, higher education, and government learning leaders through CALI, Excelsior, and the Patriot Learning Alliance

PHASE 3 - In Progress

Implementation Phase Achievements

    • Staffing: Recruitment of a Wolfpack Learning Manager, Coordinator, and Assistant, establishing a high-impact learning innovation team
    • Digital Transformation: Transition from BizLibrary to LinkedIn Learning, now integrated into Wolfie One
    • Digital Badging System: Launch of university-recognized badges to highlight mastery in leadership, learning, and key competencies
    • Wolfpack Coaching Program: Debut of a structured, human-centered coaching program focused on growth, confidence, and clarity
    • Reimagined Orientation: New full-day New Team Member Orientation with guest experts across campus, storytelling, and community-building
    • Departmental Retreats & Teambuilding: Creation and facilitation of customized retreats and teambuilding sessions to strengthen collaboration
    • Learning Catalog: Publication of Stony Brook’s first training catalog with in-person, virtual, and digital learning options
    • Leadership Development Academy: Launch of a cohort-based leadership program for emerging and established leaders
    • AI Ecosystem Integration: Alignment of all learning tools and platforms with the university’s broader use of Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, NotebookLM, and ChatGPT as part of the Career Enablement Ecosystem

 

Peer Network Growth:
  • Corporate Adult Learning Alliance (CALI): A growing coalition of Fortune 500 companies, middle-market firms, and local businesses partnering to shape the future of workplace learning
  • Patriot Learning Alliance: A strategic collaboration of adult learning experts from leading scientific, industrial, aerospace, and infrastructure organizations, this alliance is dedicated to advancing workforce development through shared best practices, deep collaboration, and exploration of the evolving landscape of adult learning in high-stakes, high-tech environments
  • Excelsior Learning Alliance: Expanded to include not only 35+ New York-based institutions, but also leading universities from across the United States, creating a powerful, cross-sector network of academic learning leaders

 

 WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME? (wiifm)

Real Learning. Real Impact.

Whether you’re new to Stony Brook or leveling up for your next role, Wolfpack Learning offers:

  • Skill-building with purpose, through instructor-led, digital, and AI-powered learning pathways
  • Customized departmental sessions, retreats, and coaching aligned to team needs and culture
  • Leadership development through immersive programs, peer networks, and certified experiences
  • AI-integrated support for reflection, ideation, and performance (Copilot, ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM)
  • Recognition via digital badges and career development tools that support internal mobility and purpose-driven growth

 

PREVIOUS PHASE ACHIEVEMENTS

PHASE 1 - Completed

Assessment & Recommendation Phase

  • Conducted in 2022 by Segal as part of the HR Now initiative
  • Identified the need for a centralized training and development function aligned with institutional values
  • Recommended investment in digital learning tools, leadership programs, and strategic learning design

 

PHASE 2 - Completed

Design Phase

    • April 2023: Search initiated for the new Training and Organizational Development team
    • August 2023: BizLibrary platform procured and integrated (since sunset)
    • Fall 2023: Central HR selected for soft launch pilot, learning adoption metrics gathered
    • October 2023: Branded roadmap created for transformation into what is now Wolfpack Learning

implementation team

Core Team Participants
  • William Corrigan, Manager, Training and Organizational Development
  • Aileen Galazin, Instructional Design and Learning Innovation Specialist
  • Herbert Schramm, Learning Engagement and Delivery Coordinator
  • Thomas Clemens, Learning Operations and Technology Assistant
  • Kenya Lewis-Brewer, AVP, People, Culture, and Engagement

 

 

 

Our CHARGE

Wolfpack Learning is building a learning culture where growth is strategic, skill-building is intentional, and career development is human-centered. Our charge includes:

  • Delivering relevant, empowering, and measurable learning opportunities for all employees
  • Embedding AI and learning science into development programs
  • Supporting career mobility, leadership readiness, and team effectiveness
  • Co-creating learning solutions with departments, peer institutions, and corporate partners
  • Shaping the future of work through connection, clarity, and community

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