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

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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.

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon & Lawrencina Mason Oramalu

Audience: Supervisors, managers, administrators, HR Pros, EOAA liaisons

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Institutional efforts to eliminate bias and discrimination are often driven by individuals who themselves face such discrimination. But as understanding and promoting diversity becomes the necessary work of all members of a given institutional community, questions arise: "How do I fit in to diversity work if I haven't faced such discrimination personally?" "Is there room for someone with economic, social and political privilege in diversity efforts?" "How can I work on diversity issues when I’m not an 'expert'?" This workshop is designed to address both the challenges and the benefits that allies bring to the work of diversity.

Facilitators: Anne Phibbs, director, GLBTA Programs Office; Shawyn Lee, assistant director, GLBTA Programs Office; Ross Neely, program associate, GLBTA Programs Office

Audience: All members of the U community

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This workshop offers insights and approaches for understanding and working in today’s diverse environments. It emphasizes understanding one’s own perceptions and how they influence the work and learning environment.

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon & Lawrencina Mason Oramalu

Audience: All members of the U community

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In this workshop we 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, and describe specific corrective actions that will help remedy sexual harassment situations in the classroom or on the job.

Facilitator: Lawrencina Mason Oramalu

Audience: All members of the U community

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“Universal design” is the design of products and environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without need for adaptation or specialized design. In this session, participants will learn how the concept of universal design addresses issues of access and equity on campus. Presenters will share definitions of universal design, how the concept supports the needs of diverse learners, employees and guests on campus, and practical strategies for designing services, instruction, and physical spaces with a variety of users in mind.

Facilitators: Barbara Blacklock, program coordinator, Disability Services; Donna Johnson, director, Disability Services; and Roberta Juarez, physical access specialist, Disability Services

Audience: Staff, faculty, administrators, community members

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In this workshop, we will 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, and define appropriate supervisory and managerial actions to take when allegations of sexual harassment are reported.

Facilitator: Lawrencina Mason Oramalu

Audience: Supervisors, managers, administrators, HR Pros, EOAA liaisons

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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.

Facilitators: Lawrencina Mason Oramalu & Michael O'Day

Audience: All members of the U community

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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.

Course Fee: $12.00

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon & Cyrenthia Shaw

Audience: All members of the U community

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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.

Course Fee: $12.00

Facilitators: Kimberly Simon & Lawrencina Mason Oramalu

Audience: All members of the U community

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This workshop will explore ways of integrating an organization’s diversity efforts and goals throughout print and electronic communication vehicles. Discussion points will include:
• Diversity within the enterprise: authenticity vs. "spin"
• Weaving diversity messages into collateral content and language
• Visual representation of diversity in photography and other visual elements
• Addressing accessibility issues in print and online collateral

Facilitators: Ami Berger, director of communications, Office for Equity and Diversity; Genie Smith, senior communications and policy associate, Office for Equity and Diversity. Audience: Professional communications staff and staff with responsibility for communications projects; faculty, staff, and students interested in issues of diversity and representation in print and online communication.

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This workshop provides an introduction to and overview of Identity Development theories and how student identity development is impacted by discrimination, oppression, privilege, and power. The goal of the workshop is to create a campus climate where people can explore, be open, and learn how to live on a diverse campus and in a diverse world. Participants will develop a working understanding of theories of GLBT identity, racial identity, and ethnic identity, and learn to recognize how one’s identity experience can influence interpersonal relations in educational settings.

Facilitator: Patrick Troup, director, Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence.

Audience: Academic advisors, career development advisors, student affairs staff, athletic staff, faculty and staff who work with students of color.

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