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SEXUAL HARASSMENT
PREVENTION & AWARENESS
This session is designed to help participants to develop awareness of behaviors that could potentially violate the University's Sexual Harassment Statute in both the workplace and classroom. Participants should learn:

  • The definition of sexual harassment 
  • The effect of sexual harassment on the victim
  • The state and federal requirements for compliance with the law
  • The University's Discrimination Complaint Process
  • Proactive techniques to prevent to sexual harassment.

CULTURAL COMPETENCY
IN THE WORKPLACE
This workshop is designed to give participants the opportunity to explore the many differences within human cultures that enhance the workplace. The agenda is comprised of three segments, which include Cultural Competency; All About Religion and Exploring Differences in the Workplace. There are a variety of exciting ways to examine the workshop topic within each segment.  Participants will learn to:

  • Recognize the value of cultural competency
  • Identify their opinions and feelings about cultural competency
  • Expand individual appreciation of differences
  • Identify potential areas of conflict
  • Discover techniques to increase acceptance of others
  • Manage interpersonal relationships in the workplace more successfully.

PLANNING A MORE EFFECTIVE
SEARCH PROCESS
This module offers instructions in the use of the OEO Hiring Plan forms. It is designed to assist users in preparing and implementing unit plans in a more efficient and effective way to enhance the success of the search process. In this session, members of search committees explore ways to make the maximum use of limited recruitment budgets while using affirmative action and equal opportunity techniques. Participants will learn ways to enhance their position postings, interview process and documentation procedures. This module is offered as customized training only.

To register for any of the above mentioned seminars, please contact the Organization & Employee Development. For customized training options, please contact Equal Opportunity.