Appreciating Differences (EO1010)
This workshop offers insights and approaches for understanding and working in today's diverse environments. The emphasis is on understanding one's own perceptions and how they influence the work and learning environment.
Facilators: Kimberly Simon; Lawrencina Mason Oramalu
Audience: All members of the University community.
Date: October 27, 2009 : 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: 655 (West) McNamara
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Developing Intercultural Skills and Competency (EO6010)
How do we communicate and work effectively in an environment where differences in “culture” lead to misunderstanding, conflict, and reduced productivity? Using the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), this introductory workshop is designed to help participants develop the skills to work and learn effectively in a multicultural environment. It also provides an overview of effective organizational responses to diversity in the workplace.
Facilitators: Kimberly Simon; Lawrecina Mason Oramalu
Audience: All members of the University Community.
Date: February 18, 2010 : 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: 215 Donhowe
Course Fee: $12.00
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Discipline v. Discrimination (EO2040)
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 University is responsible for creating an environment free of discord and discrimination, and describe the role of EOAA in discrimination complaints.
Facilitators: Lawrecina Mason Oramalu; Michael O'Day
Audience: All members of the University community.
Date: December 8, 2009 : 1:00 - 4:00 pm
215 Donhowe
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Diversity and Equity in the Job Search Process (EO4010)
The hiring authority, search committee chair, and EOAA liaison have important roles in searches -- including advising search committees on EOAA policies, assuring data integrity throughout the search process, using diverse recruiting sources, and understanding the unit's Affirmative Action goals and workforce statistics. Discover how demographic data is used, the role Affirmative Action plays in decision making, what records need to be kept, and how to ensure that diversity is recognized and valued during the search process.
Facilitators: Michael O'Day; Kim Boyd
Audience: All University staff involved in the search process.
Date: September 23, 2009 : 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: 101 Walter Library
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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EOAA Liaison Conference 2010 (EO5010)
Annual EOAA Liaison conference. Workshops/agenda to be announced.
Facilators: EOAA staff
Audience: EO Liaisons.
Date: May 12, 2010 : 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: President's Room, Coffman Memorial Union
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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EOAA Liaison Fall Meeting & New EOAA Liaison Orientation (EO5509)
Fall EOAA Liaison meeting. Updates and discussion on EOAA-related topics. Preceded by an orientation for new EOAA Liaisons and supporters.
Facilitators: EOAA Staff
Audience: EOAA Liaisons, Supporters and other interested University staff.
Date: October 20, 2009 : 10:00 am - 12 noon
New EOAA Liaison Orientation: 9:00 - 9:45 am
Location: 101 Walter Library
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Handling Discrimination Concerns Effectively (EO2010)
Effective and efficient resolution of discrimination concerns is critical to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. This hands-on workshop helps managers, supervisors, and 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.
Facilitator: Kimberly Simon; Lawrencina Mason Oramalu
Audience: For supervisors, managers, administrators, HR Pros, EOAA Liaisons.
Date: October 6, 2009 : 9:00 am - 12 noon
Location: 655 (West) McNamara
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Religious Accommodation at the University of Minnesota (EO1030)
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.
Facilitator: Cyrenthia Shaw; Lawrencina Mason Oramalu
Audience: Faculty, instructors, supervisors, managers, HR Pros, EOAA Liaisons.
Date: September 15, 2009 : 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Location:
101 Walter Library
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Resolving Conflict Across Cultures - Introduction (EO6020)
The ability to recognize and appropriately respond to “cultural” differences in conflict style is critically important in effectively managing and resolving conflicts, serving and working with diverse populations, and creating an inclusive and multicultural organization. Using the intercultural conflict style mode (ICS), this workshop will provide a foundation for increasing competence in cross-cultural environments.
Facilitator: Kimberly Simon; Cyrenthia Shaw
Audience: All members of the University community.
Date: January 27, 2010 : 1:30 - 4:00 pm
Location:
215 Donhowe
Course Fee: $12.00
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention (EO3020 & EO3025)
Addressing sexual harassment, nepotism and personal relationship concerns can be uncomfortable and challenging. For example, have you ever wondered when or how to get involved, what advice to give, whether you have a duty to take action, or what action to take when you are confronted with a situation that you learn about accidentally or from another person? These sessions will help you answer those questions and more.
General Introduction (EO3020)
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- define and identify sexual harassment;
- describe the state and federal laws prohibiting sexual harassment and the penalties attached to their violation;
- explain the complaint process and list the steps in the reporting procedure;
- describe specific corrective actions that will help remedy sexual harassment situations in the classroom or on the job.
Facilitator: Lawrencina Mason Oramalu
Audience: All interested University staff.
General Introduction (EO3020):
November 10, 2009 : 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: 655 (East) McNamara
March March 16, 2010
: 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: 655 (East) McNamara
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention (Advanced - For Managers, Supervisor, and Administrators) (EO3025)
Advanced (Managers, Supervisors, and Administrators) (EO3025)
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- define sexual harassment rights and responsibilities;
- describe the liabilities of individuals engaged in sexual harassment and the liabilities of institutions when harassment occurs;
- describe the responsibilities of supervisors and managers in preventing sexual harassment and handling sexual harassment complaints;
- demonstrate techniques for handling sexual harassment complaints;
- define appropriate supervisory and managerial actions to take when allegations of sexual harassment are reported.
Facilitator: Lawrencina Mason Oramalu
Audience: For supervisor, managers, administrators, HR Pros, EOAA Liaisons.
Advanced (EO3025):
December 1, 2009 : 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: 655 (East) McNamara
April 15, 2010 : 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: 655 (East) McNamara
Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).
To request a disability-related accommodation, please contact Sheila Hoover at hoove004@umn.edu or 612/625-3582 at least two weeks prior to the event.
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