1. Sexual Harassment Prevention and Equal OpportunityOffice of Equity and Diversity Services Sexual Harassment Prevention and Equal Opportunity *NEW* Training Policy (effective December 2010 for ALL Mason Employees)
This is our basic introductory session on general sexual harassment policies, and equal employment opportunity policies regarding harassment and discrimination across all differences. Mason community rights and responsibilities are covered for faculty, staff and students.
2011-2012 Sexual Harassment Prevention and Equal Opportunity Training Schedule
All Classes will meet at George Mason's Fairfax Campus in Mason Hall. Trainings are open to all Mason Faculty and Staff. We recommend that those in supervisory roles and faculty up for promotion and tenure schedule this training as soon as possible.
*PLEASE NOTE* Registration goes through the IT Training website, if you don't already have an account, you will need to create one by using your Mason username and MESA password. We have transitioned to this new registration system, if you have questions about the site please contact: General Account & Registration Support: training@gmu.edu; 703 993-3426 .
If you register less than 24 hours prior to the class you may miss email updates. Please contact the Equity Office to ensure location and room number hasn't changed.
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February 2012
Monday, February 13 from (2:00-3:00 PM) in Room 201A
Wednesday, February 22 from (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon) in Room 201A
March 2012
Thursday, March 1 from (1:00-2:00 PM) in Room 201A
Wednesday, March 14 from (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon) in Room 201A
Tuesday, March 27 from (2:00-3:00 PM) in Room 201A
April 2012Wednesday, April 4 from (10:00-11:00 AM) in Room 201A
Tuesday, April 17 from (2:00-3:00 PM) in Room 201A
Thursday, April 26 from (11:00 AM-12:00 Noon) in Room 201A
May 2012Thursday, May 10 from (1:00-2:00 PM) in Room 201A
Tuesday, May 22 from (10:00-11:00 AM) in Room 201A
2. Mason's Preventing Sexual Harassment Online Training
In addition to our "in person" SH Prevention and EO Training, we also offer an interactive on-line training program. This training tool provides an excellent opportunity for employees and students to better understand what constitutes sexual harassment and remain current on sexual harassment policies and laws.
To begin Mason's Preventing Sexual Harassment Online Training
3. Sexual Harassment Awareness
This training specifically deals with sexual harassment only in greater detail. It also provides interaction and experiential learning.
4. Search Committee Briefing
Presented jointly by the Office of Equity and Diversity Services and the Office of Human Resources & Payroll, this one-hour training covers the steps in Mason's hiring process, including best practices for conducting the process legally and efficiently.
Please contact the HR & Payroll Learning & Professional Development Team at 3-6764 or hrlearn@gmu.edu to request the training, which can be brought to your location.
5. SUPERvisor Series: Equity
Participate in cultural awareness exercises and training, review Mason's EEO and discrimination policies, and review the disability policy at Mason, including reasonable accommodations.Upcoming classes:
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
6. Diversity and Cultural Awareness
This session introduces participants to ideas regarding diversity and its benefits. Participants explore ways to begin to recognize differences that are not always apparent on the surface
7. Cultural Awareness to Cultural Competency
This interactive and experiential training begins to explore skills that go beyond recognition of cultural differences and the best methods to adapt or address these differences that diverse groups experience.
8. Diversity and Racism - The Road Less Traveled
Diversity tends to be the most comfortable topic when dealing with human difference. In this session we explore the often avoided topic of Race and Racism when dealing with the management of diversity.
9. Equal Opportunity (EO) & Affirmative Action (AA)
This information session gives insight into Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Topics to be discussed include: The definition of EO and AA, as well as how both are applicable in higher education and the workplace.
10. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Disability and Employment
This course provides an overview of the employment provisions of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 (Title 1) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1993 (section 504). It covers: The rights and responsibilities of employers and employees; Definitions of "disability"; the process for identifying and providing reasonable accommodations; How to troubleshoot job performance and safety issues; Pre-employment do's and don'ts; Requirements concerning medical information and confidentiality; What happens when someone files a complaint.
11. Custom Trainings
The OEDS continues to offer custom training sessions for individual departments, offices, or centers. If you are interested in any of the classes listed above or would like us to create a custom program tailored to your needs please contact us at 703-993-8730.
