{"id":39,"date":"2013-04-18T13:05:30","date_gmt":"2013-04-18T17:05:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/hr\/?page_id=39"},"modified":"2026-09-29T14:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-09-29T18:45:25","slug":"news-hot-topics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/news-hot-topics\/","title":{"rendered":"News \/ Hot Topics"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#s1\"><strong>ADVANCING TOGETHER: BUILDING A FUTURE-READY RAMAPO &#8211; FALL 2026 TRAINING<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s2\"><strong>PRESIDENTIAL STAFF RECOGNITION PROGRAM &#8211; NOMINATIONS OPEN!<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s3\"><strong>WELLNESS ACTIVITIES &#8211; KICKBOXING, MEDITATION, STRENGTH TRAINING, YOGA, ETC.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#s4\"><strong>PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Â鶹¹û¶³\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"s1\"><\/a><strong>ADVANCING TOGETHER: BUILDING A FUTURE-READY RAMAPO &#8211; FALL 2026 TRAINING<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>A future-ready Â鶹¹û¶³ starts with continuous learning. This training series is designed to strengthen the skills that help us adapt to change, collaborate effectively, improve the way we work, and develop leaders at every level. Whether you&#8217;re building technical expertise, enhancing communication, or exploring new ways to work smarter, these learning opportunities support both your professional growth and Â鶹¹û¶³&#8217;s long-term success. Trainings offered for People Management Essentials, Workplace Efficiency, Microsoft, Workplace Safety, and Title IX Training.<\/p>\n<p>View sessions, dates\/times, descriptions, and to register click on the <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/bgxibR7H5LD3auPd7\">\u00a0LINK<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><a id=\"s2\"><\/a><strong>PRESIDENTIAL STAFF RECOGNITION PROGRAM &#8211; NOMINATIONS OPEN!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Presidential Staff Recognition Program recognizes excellence and extraordinary effort demonstrated by full-time and part-time Â鶹¹û¶³ College employees. The winners will be announced at the President&#8217;s Holiday Gathering on December 3rd.<\/p>\n<p>For information on awards, nomination process, eligibility, and more, please click on the\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/g74niChJgZ2sy42CA\">LINK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Submission deadline is October 16, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a id=\"s3\"><\/a><strong>WELLNESS ACTIVITIES &#8211; KICKBOXING, MEDITATION, STRENGTH TRAINING, YOGA, ETC.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To register for any of the wellness activities &#8211; please click on the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1jNsQDJvb0hzXSPnjSzjZat3ImgBAidKHQhzcPPRp01k\/edit\">LINK<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a id=\"s4\"><\/a><strong>PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For more information on loan forgiveness click on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.publicservicepromise.org\/\">LINK<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"il\">PERC<\/span>\u00a0Proposed Readoption, with amendments, N.J.A.C. 19:12A<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To view the PERC Readoption of NJAC 19:12A &#8211; please click on <a href=\"http:\/\/PERC Readoption of NJAC 19:12A\">LINK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>To view Proposal &#8211; please click on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ramapo.edu\/poerd\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/62\/2023\/05\/PRN-2023-026-55-N.J.R.-657a-1.pdf\">LINK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"divider\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/rcnjrd\/images\/icons\/ramapo-arch-icom_rule.png\" alt=\"Â鶹¹û¶³\" \/><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ADVANCING TOGETHER: BUILDING A FUTURE-READY RAMAPO &#8211; FALL 2026 TRAINING PRESIDENTIAL STAFF RECOGNITION PROGRAM &#8211; NOMINATIONS OPEN! 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