How can you tell the difference between appropriate discipline and discrimination? In this workshop we explain the difference, describe ways to prevent discrimination, discuss the importance of documentation and communication, reinforce how everyone at the U is responsible for creating an environment free discrimination, and describe the role of EOAA in discrimination complaints. This workshop can also be customized for those in supervisory roles.

Facilitators: Lawrencina Mason Oramalu & Michael O'Day

Audience: All members of the U community

This workshop describes how to incorporate equity and diversity throughout all stages in the search process, including writing a position description and interview questions, using diverse recruiting sources, understanding your unit’s Affirmative Action goals and workforce statistics, and recordkeeping.

Facilitators: Kim Hewitt & Michael O'Day

Audience: All staff involved in searches

The University has an obligation to prevent mistreatment based upon religious preference and to accommodate individuals for their religious needs. In this interactive workshop we will explore rights and responsibilities, University policies, and state and federal law pertaining to religious discrimination and reasonable accommodations. Gain insight into the type of claims that may arise and how requests for accommodation should be handled.

Facilitators: Kimberly Hewitt & Maria Eusatquio

Audience: Faculty, instructors, supervisors, managers, HR Pros, EOAA Liaisons.

Bullying behavior affects morale, productivity, creativity, and retention in work and learning environments. In this workshop we will describe bullying behavior, discuss the harmful effects of bullying behavior, and identify steps to promptly and effectively address bullying behavior. In addition we will talk about how unaddressed bullying can be perceived as discriminatory behavior and how the EOAA office would address this particular dynamic.

Facilators: Kimberly Hewitt & Gabrielle Mead
Audience: All members of the University community.

In this workshop, we will define and identify sexual harassment and learn the signs of potential sexual harassment. We will also discuss strategies for preventing and responding to sexual harassment, including the formal complaint process and corrective action that can help remedy sexual harassment situations in the classroom or on the job.

Facilitator: Gabrielle Mead; Michael O'Day

Audience: All members of the U community

How can you tell the difference between appropriate discipline and discrimination? In this workshop we explain the difference, describe ways to prevent discrimination, discuss the importance of documentation and communication, and reinforce how everyone at the U is responsible for creating an environment free from discrimination.

Facilitators: Michael O'Day; Maria Eustaquio

Audience: All members of the U community

This workshop describes how to incorporate equity and diversity throughout all stages in the search process, including writing a position description and interview questions, using diverse recruiting sources, understanding your unit’s Affirmative Action goals and workforce statistics, and recordkeeping.

Facilitators: Kimberly Hewitt; Michael O'Day

Audience: All staff involved in searches

How do we communicate and work effectively in an environment where differences in “culture” lead to misunderstanding, conflict, and reduced productivity? The ability to recognize and appropriately respond to cultural differences in conflict styles is critically important in effectively managing and resolving conflicts. This workshop uses the Intercultural Conflict Styles Inventory (ICS) to identify an individual’s intercultural conflict approach. (Workshop fee covers the cost of the inventory.)

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon; Gabrielle Mead

Audience: All members of the U community

This workshop will explore University policies that prohibit discrimination, list steps to report bias incidents and discrimination, describe the role of EOAA, and explain the complaint process. Other on-campus and alternate resources for assistance will be identified.

Facilitator: Maria Eustaquio; Kimberly Simon

Audience: All interested University staff and students

In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for making equity and diversity part of your everyday work. We will talk about incorporating equity and diversity into position descriptions, job performance, and the classroom and/or workplace. We will also address how to discuss equity and diversity in the performance evaluation process -- both as an employee and as a supervisor.

Facilitator: Kimberly Hewitt; Gabrielle Mead

Audience: Supervisors, administrators, faculty

Bullying behavior affects morale, productivity, creativity, and retention in work and learning environments. In this workshop we will describe the harmful effects of bullying, consider how it is often seen as discriminatory, and identify steps to promptly and effectively address it.

Facilitators: Kimberly Hewitt; Gabrielle Mead

Audience: All members of the University community

The University has an obligation to prevent mistreatment based upon religious preference and to accommodate individuals for their religious needs. In this interactive workshop we will explore rights and responsibilities, University policies, and state and federal law pertaining to religious discrimination and reasonable accommodations. Gain insight into the type of claims that may arise and how requests for accommodation should be handled.

Facilitators: Kimberly Hewitt; Maria Eustaquio

Audience: Faculty, supervisors, administrators

In this workshop, we will define and identify sexual harassment and learn the signs of potential sexual harassment. We will also discuss strategies for preventing and responding to sexual harassment, including the formal complaint process and corrective action that can help remedy sexual harassment situations in the classroom or on the job.

Facilitator: Gabrielle Mead; Michael O'Day

Audience: All members of the University community

The ability to effectively work with diverse populations and to create inclusive and multicultural organizations is dependent on our cultural competence. Participants take the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) to gain insight into how to improve their interactions, understanding, and worldview of different cultures.

Note: Participants must complete the IDI inventory prior to the workshop. Registration closes on April 5th and participants will be sent a link to complete the inventory online by April 12th. (Workshop fee covers the cost of the inventory.)

Registrants for this session wishing to participate via UMConnect, will be emailed the web address for access several days prior to the workshop.

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon; Maria Eustaquio

Audience: All members of the U community

How do we communicate and work effectively in an environment where differences in “culture” lead to misunderstanding, conflict, and reduced productivity? The ability to recognize and appropriately respond to cultural differences in conflict styles is critically important in effectively managing and resolving conflicts. This workshop uses the Intercultural Conflict Styles Inventory (ICS) to identify an individual’s intercultural conflict approach. (Course fee covers the cost of the inventory.)

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon; Gabrielle Mead

Audience: All members of the University community

The ability to effectively serve and work with diverse populations and to create inclusive and multicultural organizations is dependent on our cultural competence. Participants take the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) to gain insight into how to improve their interactions, understanding, and worldview of different cultures. Taking this course is a step towards working more effectively in a multicultural environment.

Note: The IDI inventory must be completed prior to the workshop - a link to complete the inventory online will be sent to participants in advance.

Course Fee: $12.00 (covers the cost of the inventory)

Time: 3 hours

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon; Maria Eustaquio

Audience: All members of the University community

How can you tell the difference between appropriate discipline and discrimination? In this workshop we explain the difference, describe ways to prevent discrimination, discuss the importance of documentation and communication, reinforce how everyone at the U is responsible for creating an environment free of discord and discrimination, and describe the role of EOAA in discrimination complaints. This workshop can also be customized for those in supervisory roles.

Time: 3 hours

Facilitators: Michael O'Day; Maria Eustaquio

Audience: All members of the University community

This workshop describes how to incorporate equity and diversity throughout all stages in the search process, including writing a position description and interview questions, using diverse recruiting sources, understanding your unit’s Affirmative Action goals and workforce statistics, and recordkeeping.

Time: 3 hours

Facilitators: Kimberly Hewitt; Michael O'Day

Audience: All staff involved in searches

Effective and efficient resolution of discrimination concerns is critical to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. This hands-on workshop helps managers, supervisors, and EOAA liaisons understand their key role in resolving discrimination concerns. Using case studies and interactive exercises, this workshop provides opportunities for participants to learn different approaches and share best practices in handling discrimination concerns.

Time: 3 hours

Facilitators: Kimberly Hewitt; Kimberly Simon

Audience: Supervisors, managers, administrators

How do we communicate and work effectively in an environment where differences in “culture” lead to misunderstanding, conflict, and reduced productivity? The ability to recognize and appropriately respond to cultural differences in conflict styles is critically important in effectively managing and resolving conflicts. This workshop uses the Intercultural Conflict Styles Inventory (ICS) to identify an individual’s intercultural conflict approach.

Course Fee: $12.00 (covers the cost of the inventory)

Time: 3 hours

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon; Gabrielle Mead

Audience: All members of the Universtiy community

The University has an obligation to prevent mistreatment based upon religious preference and to accommodate individuals for their religious needs. In this interactive workshop we will explore rights and responsibilities, University policies, and state and federal law pertaining to religious discrimination and reasonable accommodations. Gain insight into the type of claims that may arise and how requests for accommodation should be handled.

Time: 2.5 hours

Facilitators: Kimberly Hewitt; Maria Eustaquio

Audience: Faculty, supervisors, administrators

In this workshop, we will define and identify sexual harassment and learn the signs of potential sexual harassment. We will also discuss strategies for preventing and responding to sexual harassment, including the formal complaint process and corrective action that can help remedy sexual harassment situations in the classroom or on the job.

Time: 3 hours

Facilitators: Gabrielle Mead; Michael O'Day

Audience: All members of the University community

Discover your rights and responsibilities in this collaborative workshop that covers the University's policies as well as state and federal law pertaining to religious discrimination and reasonable accommodations. The University is responsible for preventing mistreatment based upon religious preference in both the employment and educational settings. Gain insight into the type of claims that may arise and how requests for accommodation should be properly handled.

Facilitators: Cyrenthia Shaw, Lawrencina Mason Oramalu

Audience: Faculty, instructors, supervisors, managers, HR Pros, EOAA Liaisons.