Affirmative Action Update (EO4010)

In connection with closing the 2007 AAP and developing the 2008 AAP, this session will review the University’s progress in achieving a diverse workforce.  What are the trend lines?  What are the current initiatives the EOAA Office plans for the Affirmative Action Program?

Facilitator: Michael O'Day
Audience: All interested University staff.

Date: February 20, 2008: 2:00 - 4:00 pm (Cancelled)
Location:

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: julius erolin; Kimberly Simon
Audience: All interested University staff.

Date: April 17, 2008: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Cancelled)
Location: Maroon Room, McNamara Center

Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).

EOAA Film Fridays

Brown bag lunch, film and discussion around equity and diversity issues portrayed in the film, with particular emphasis on attitudes and behaviors around "isms."

Date: March 28, 2008: 12:15 - 1:45 pm
Location: 238A Morrill Hall

Date: May 16, 2008: 12:00 - 1:30 pm (Cancelled)
Location: 101 Walter Library

Facilitator: Cyrenthia Jordan
Audience: Open to all University employees and students.

To register to receive an email announcement about future film offerings, contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu.).

EOAA Guide to Searches

The hiring authority, search committee chair and EOAA liaison have important roles in searches -- including advising search committees, assuring data integrity of the on-line applicant system, recruiting, and understanding the unit’s goals and workforce statistics.

Facilitators: EOAA Staff
Audience: EOAA Liaisons (especially new liaisons), HR Pros, other University staff involved in the search process.

Date: Not currely scheduled (1.5 hours)
Location: tbd

Contact the EOAA office to receive more information about this course. (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).

EOAA Liaison Conference 2008

Annual EOAA Liaison conference. Workshops/agenda to be announced.

Facilators: EOAA staff
Audience: EO Liaisons.

Date: May 14, 2008: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Mississippi Room, Coffman Memorial Union

Registration available at a later date. For questions contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).

EOAA Liaison Fall Meeting

Orientation for new EOAA Liaisons and introduction of new EOAA staff.  Updates and discussion on EOAA-related topics.

Facilitators: EOAA Staff
Audience: EOAA Liaisons and other interested Univesity staff.

Date: September 26, 2007 8:30 - 10:30 am
Location: 101 Walter Library

To register or for questions contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).

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 Oramalu
Audience: For supervisors, managers, and EOAA Liaisons.

Date: April 24, 2008: 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: 303 Coffman Memorial Union

Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).

Preventing and Responding to Workplace Harassment (EO2030)

Course renamed and expanded. See below under "Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention."

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: julius erolin; Kimberly Simon
Audience: For supervisors, managers, and EOAA Liaisons.

Date: March 27, 2008: 1:00 - 3:30 pm
Location: Gold Room, McNamara Center

Register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).

Resolving Conflict Across Cultures - Advanced (EO6030)

Advanced Level – The ability to recognize and appropriately respond to “cultural” differences in conflict style is critically important in effectively managing and resolving conflicts.   This interactive workshop will focus on application of the ICS model and the skills necessary for bridging different conflict styles

Facilitator: tbd
Audience: For supervisors, managers, and EOAA Liaisons. Pre-requisite: Resolving Conflict Across Culture.

Date: tbd
Location: tbd

Online registration for this program available at a later date. For questions contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu).

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 the session, participants will be able to:

• define and identify sexual harassment;
  
• describe the federal laws prohibiting sexual harassment and the penalties attached to their violation;
  
• explain the complaint process and list the steps in the reporting procedure;
  
• identify specific corrective actions that will help remedy sexual harassment situations in the classroom or on the job.

Facilitator: Lawrencina Mason Oramalu
Audience: Interested University staff.

General Introduction (EO3020):
March 6, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 165 Peik Hall
Available to coordinate campuses through ITV connection (UMD: 410 Library; UMC 220 Dowell; UMM: HFA 7; Rochester: Room 424).

Click on the links above to register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu). If you are on one of the coordinate campuses and wish to take the program through ITV, please register by email or phone and let us know you'll be participating through ITV.

Sexual Harassment Awareness and Prevention (Advanced - For Managers, Supervisor, and Administrators) (EO3025)

Advanced (Managers, Supervisors, and Administrators) (EO3025)
By the end of the session, 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.

Advanced (EO3025):
March 13, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: 165 Peik Hall
Available to coordinate campuses through ITV connection (UMD: 410 Library; UMC 220 Dowell; UMM: HFA 7; Rochester: Room 424).

Click on the links above to register online or contact Felecia Franklin (Phone: 612/624-9547; Email: eoaa@umn.edu). If you are on one of the coordinate campuses and wish to take the program through ITV, please register by email or phone and let us know you'll be participating through ITV.