Upcoming Training Programs:

 

Disability Law Issues at BSU

Learn the Issues and where to turn for help!

 

Affirmative Action Presents:

Ralph D'Amico

Friday, February 22, 2013

12:30 PM-2:00 PM

The Heritage Room

Maxwell Library

 

  Topics

504 plans for post-secondary institutions

Non-discrimination

Disability harassment

Discrimination issues pertaining to admissions, housing and athletics

 

  Ralph D'Amico

Engaged in civil rights, diversity and equity issues for the past 35 years

Currently a Compliance Team Leader at the Office of Civil Rights

Received a commendation from the U.S. Department of Educations' Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights for his work as a team leader and as one of the instructors for a nationwide OCR training programs

 

 

Please RSVP to Sherry Dray at x1241 or sherry.dray@bridgew.edu.

Hope to see you there!

 

 

 

 

 

Previous Training Events:

The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disability Compliance/Title IX Presents:

Fifty Shades of Relationships:
Dating Violence 101

NEW DATE!!

  In this session:

Learn why abusers abuse and why victims stay

Understand the difference between abusive vs. unhealthy relationships

Learn what you can do to help a friend (or yourself) in an unhealthy or abusive relationship
Heard about the top selling book, Fifty Shades of Grey?  Whether you have or not, please join Nicole Daley, MPH., Director of the Start Strong: Building Healthy Teens Program; and Peer Leader, Crystal Figueroa; as they lead a discussion on dating violence and relationships.  This presentation will explore the impact that teen dating violence may have on campus today, and will offer suggestions for helping and preventing it among younger teens, your peers and/or your students.
 
 

Please consider bringing an item to donate to the BSU Peer Educators' Sexual Assault Survivor Kits--we will have a basket for collection of:

Toothbrushes/Travel-size toothpaste
Combs/Hair elastics
Small packs of tissues
Travel-size body lotion
Travel-size deodorant
Individually wrapped panty liners
Gum/Mints
Lip balm
Wet wipes
Panties
Socks

 

Moakley Auditorium
Monday -- 10/29/12
12:30-2:00 PM
 

For more information contact:

Sherry Dray

 508.531.1241

  

 

    
       
 

All are welcome and encouraged to attend:

  • Faculty and Staff

  • Students and Classes

  •  Clubs

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    FEBRUARY 9, 2012--Thursday

    Preventing Workplace Harassment with Martha Deering

    The office of Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disability Compliance/Title IX proudly presents Martha Deering, Senior Consultant, clinician and trainer for The Wellness Corporation, who will be discussing the effects of and solutions to workplace harassment. 

     Harassment in the workplace leads to a multitude of undesirable results:  job turnover, absenteeism, low morale, reduced productivity, costly litigationÂ…, and the list goes on.  This program is designed to help employees, as well as supervisors, managers and other personnel to:

    Recognize differences between workplace harassment, sexual harassment, inappropriate conduct, and bullying

    Understand the impact of hostile environment and quid pro quo harassment on the individual and BSU

    Be aware of how our actions and behaviors affect co-workers

    Recognize and stop harassing behavior

    Prevent harassment in the workplace

    Understand how complaints are handled and investigated at BSU

    • Understand the impact of hostile environment and quid pro quo harassment on the individual and

    PLEASE NOTE:  This program is a great pre-cursor to the February 23rd, 2012 training session. 
    You are encouraged to participate in one, the other or both!

    Session I for Supervisors/Managers
     10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    Dunn B

    Session II for Employees
     1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
    Dunn B

     

    FEBRUARY 23, 2012--Thursday
    "Excuse me??!!" - Preventing Harassment and Discrimination on Campus with Hamish Blackman

    This engaging program educates managers and employees about harassment, discrimination and retaliation, as well as the necessity of a respectful work environment.  Over the course of the session we will explore what conduct constitutes sexual harassment and discrimination, as well as what happens if an employee violates the policy. 

    PLEASE NOTE:  This program is a great follow-up to the February 9th, 2012 training session. 
    However, February 9th training is NOT a pre-requisite to attend this seminar.
    You are encouraged to participate in one, the other or both!

    Explore real-life scenarios

    Learn what the law and your policies actually say and mean

    Title VII and Title IX

    Distinguish appropriate, casual behavior from inappropriate behavior

    Consider "gray areas" and determine the best course of action

    • Explore real-life scenariosLearn what the law and your policies actually say and

    Hamish Blackman, Principal of Breakthrough Collaboration, Inc. will present.

    Hamish consults with organizations on factors impacting productivity and morale, and works with groups to resolve conflicts.  He has worked with departments and programs at 22 Colleges and Universities.  A sought after speaker, Hamish has presented keynotes at National and Regional conferences throughout the United States.

    Breakthrough Collaboration, Inc. is a comprehensive organization change and development firm that partners with clients to create transformative workplaces and work lives.  Additional information is available at www.breakthroughcollaboration.com.

    Session I for Employees
         10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    Dunn B

    Session II for Supervisor/Managers
         2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
    Dunn B

     

    Please feel free to participate in as many programs as you are able!

     

    For questions regarding any of these programs, please contact Sherry Dray, sherry.dray@bridgew.edu or x1241.

    Last Modified: February 5, 2013