To register, please visit the Employee Education & Development website.
TITLE IX POLICY REVIEW: PART ONE
HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION TRAINING
At UD, we believe in the rights and dignity of all employees and students, regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Supervisors, managers, and department heads are responsible for assuming an active role in the prevention of harassing or discriminatory conduct (or behavior) in the working environment. Using scenarios from training films and group discussion, this workshop discusses being sensitive to the differences of those around us while refreshing employees about UD policies and procedures that prohibit unlawful harassment.
Facilitator(s): Becki Fogerty & Paul Hengesteg, Office of Equity and Inclusion
Duration: 2 hours
Date scheduled:
Fall: Monday 10/29; 2:00 – 4:00 PM; Collins Room, Perkins Student Center
Spring: Monday 3/4; 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Room 261 – 413 Academy Street
FINDING THE “U” AND “I” IN EQUITY
Creating an equitable and inclusive community is critical at UD. But how does that happen? First, you find the “U” and “I”, then you’re ready to see the 3Ps – power, privilege and perception. All of these are vital in understanding how we can make efforts to help create that idyllic diverse community – or perhaps unknowingly halt the creation. Using a combination of statistics, policy, and group processing, this workshop will provide you with the tools to help create a more inclusive environment and workplace.
Facilitator(s): Becki Fogerty and Paul Hengesteg, Office of Equity and Inclusion
Duration: 2 hours
Date scheduled: Friday 2/22; 9:30 – 11:30 AM, Room – 413 Academy Street
WORKPLACE BULLIES & BYSTANDERS
Studies have indicated that somewhere between one-third and one-half of all employees experience some type of workplace bullying or harassment - either as a victim or an observer. In the workplace, this behavior can be very damaging. The effects are far-reaching, sometimes unintended, and often create low job satisfaction. So, when you hear inappropriate comments or behavior, what do you do? Often, in cases like this, observers are not sure what to do or fear they might make things worse if they stand up. This workshop will arm you with tactics to interject, respond, correct, and do the right thing next time - all with courage, grace, and confidence.
Facilitator(s): Becki Fogerty and Paul Hengesteg, Office of Equity and Inclusion
Duration: 2 hours
Date scheduled:
Fall: Tuesday, 11/13; 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Collins Room-Perkins Student Center
Spring: Thursday 4/25; 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Trabant 209/211
ADA FOR MANAGERS
This training is designed to provide managers and administrators an opportunity to become familiar with the American with Disabilities Act as it pertains to the workplace, as well as information about the university's policies and procedures, information about the best way to identify reasonable accommodations, communicating with people with disabilities, and thoughts on how people with disabilities can be incorporated into the workplace. It also includes information on the various resources available that can provide valuable guidance for those with disabilities and for those who wish to learn more about supporting those with a disability.
Facilitator(s): Tom Webb, Director, Disability Support Services
Duration: 1.5 hours
Date scheduled:
Fall: Monday 10/29; 10:00 – 11:30 AM; Collins Room, Perkins Student Center
Spring: Friday 4/19; 10:00 – 11:30 AM, Room 261 – 413 Academy Street
THE ABCs OF LGBT
Who is the LGBTQQIAA community and why do they need so many letters? For those who are unfamiliar with the queer spectrum, learning about the community can be a very daunting task. To be an Ally, self-education is critical, but where do you even begin?! This workshop will provide those first building blocks of awareness – such as vocabulary, some myth-busting, and general awareness.
Facilitator(s): OEI and Allies
Duration: 1 hour
Date scheduled: Monday 3/18; 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Room 261 – 413 Academy Street
LGBT ALLIES TRAINING
For those with basic awareness of the LGBT community already under their belt, this training offers individuals the opportunity to advance their awareness and sensitivity on LGBT issues.
The Allies Training covers issues of homophobia and heterosexism in our culture, describes the process of coming out of the closet, and provides you with the resources necessary to help students and other employees who may reach out to you for support. The goal of this program is to create a network of individuals who are prepared to openly support the LGBT community at the University and to address any issues that may arise in the workplace context.
Facilitator(s): Becki Fogerty and Paul Hengesteg, Office of Equity and Inclusion
Duration: 2, 2-hour sessions (Must attend both sessions)
Date scheduled:
Fall: Mon. & Wed. 10/1 & 10/3; 2:30 – 4:30 PM, Room 261 – 413 Academy Street
Summer: Tues. & Thurs. 6/4 & 6/6; 2:00 – 4:00 PM, Room 261 – 413 Academy Street
THE RAINBOW AT YOUR HOUSE: Responding to Your Child Coming Out of the Closet
Nobody ever said parenting is easy – but it sure is an adventure! What happens when your child comes out of the closet as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender? Or worse, what if they were outed by someone/something else? This panel discussion will provide tips, advice, and stories to help parents prepare for the news, or to talk to their children if they suspect their child might be non-heterosexual. It’s been said that “moms (or dads) always know,” so this workshop will help make the conversation less awkward for you and less scary for your child.
Facilitator(s): Panel discussion
Duration: 1 hour + 30 minutes optional networking
Date scheduled: Wednesday 1/16; 1-2:30 PM, Trabant 209/211
Our mission is to create equal opportunities for an equitable and inclusive work and learning environment. Applying this knowledge and promoting this awareness will help us build a stronger and better UD. Join us for one or more of our sessions by registering at www.udel.edu/oei/knowledge-awareness/workshops.html
As prepared by the Diversity and Equity Commission and The President's Diversity Initiative
The University of Delaware's educational mission is to prepare students to live in an increasingly interconnected and diverse world. To do so, we are committed to fostering a robust educational environment that supports critical thinking, free inquiry, and an understanding of diverse views and values. We see diversity as a core value and guiding principle for our educational mission and thus must work to make diversity an integral part of everyday life on campus. To this end, we take diversity to mean both the recognition and appreciation of the different backgrounds, values, and ideas of those who comprise our campus, as well as a commitment to ensuring that all people on our campus are treated according to principles of fairness, civility, dignity, and equity. We are committed to building an educational community that understands people from different backgrounds and economic circumstances, with different needs, and from diverse personal and philosophical beliefs. We want to make all people who are part of the University feel welcome and valued in campus life.
