Training and Services
Any well-developed Affirmative Action Program has an equally well-developed training and prevention program.
The Opportunity Development and Diversity Education Planning Office conducts prevention and compliance training programs for faculty, staff and students. The programs are developed using a proactive approach through presentations on issues related to equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity in the workplace and sexual harassment.
In addition to the well-developed training sessions listed below, we offer all employees and students the opportunity to learn independently about equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity in the workplace and sexual harassment. The Opportunity Development Center contains a variety of resources. The resources include brochures, periodicals, videos, books, and cassette tapes. The Center was developed at the request of students, staff and faculty who for their personal, academic or professional interest wanted to learn more about equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity and sexual harassment.
We offer these resources to you at no cost.
We are hopeful that you will find our programs helpful and interesting as you work toward your goals.
To request training or consulting services please click on the following link: Compliance Training Request Form
To register for upcoming workshops click on the link of the workshop or send an email to Julian Rambo at https://webdb.gsu.edu/training_reg/admin/login.cfm?system=12
Professional Development Calendar Spring 2011
AA/EEO Certificate for Managers
The Manager’s Duty of Care Certificate Program (MDCC) is designed to develop the specific competencies for a successful manager in a diverse environment. This program broadens affirmative action and equal employment opportunity (AA/EEO) skills for management professionals; focuses on essential skills that are necessary to be successful in a diverse workplace; and includes advanced level training in supervising a diverse workforce.
The MDCC Certificate curriculum includes six (6) required classes. Participants must complete all the classes within the program to earn the certificate. Each required class will be offered two times throughout the year. The following classes are required to earn the Manager’s Duty of Care Certificate:
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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
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Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
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The Grievance and The Complaint: What’s the difference?
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Lawfully Recruiting for Diversity
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The HeartMath Approach to Creating a Civil Environment
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Disability Discrimination
The HeartMath Approach to Creating a Civil Environment
Millicent St. Claire
LIGMO Institute
February 25, 2011
We live in a diverse, ever-changing and dynamic world. As a result, conflict and miscommunication crop up everywhere because of small misunderstandings. We need tools to help us effectively address stressful encounters so as to eliminate the negative impact they have on our productivity, relationships and outcomes.
Course Objectives
Examine the problem of inattentional blindness
Adopt the “Relational Process” as a new way of communicating and connecting with others
Improve communication immediately by taking the significance out of the insignificant
Learn to listen in a new way to increase rapport with the others
Create a strong work environment, university culture and esprit de corps
Celebrate and embrace diversity as a more powerful way of solving problems
Cost: $50 per person CEUs: .3 Hrs: 3.0 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Georgia Higher Education Compliance Assistance Symposium
(Collaboration with the American Association for Affirmative Action Region IV)
March 4, 2011
Come join us at Georgia State University as we host the top professionals in their field to discuss important matters of today! The topics will include: How to survive an audit, Immigration, Wage and Hour, Employment Law, Personnel Recruitment, and the Americans with Disability Act Amendments Act. Speakers will include Federal and State representatives from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the U. S. Department of Labor (DOL).
Cost: $75 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Lawfully Recruiting for Diversity
Chaneta Forts and Derrick Morse
Georgia State University Opportunity Development Office
March 17, 2011
Learn how to avoid discrimination complaints related to unfair recruitment/selection. Gain a better understanding of pitfalls, best practices, and the ODDEP review process during a hire.
Cost: Free CEUs .3 Hrs: 3.0 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Disability Discrimination
Dr. Wendy F. Hensel
Georgia State University College of Law
April 13, 2011
This workshop will take a closer look at the Americans with Disabilities Act
Amendment Act and the implications it has on the workplace.
Cost: Free CEUs: .3 Hrs: 3.0 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
Dr. Annette D. Butler
Georgia State University Opportunity Development Office
May 12, 2011
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Upon completion of this program, you will understand:
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The wide range of behaviors that may constitute discrimination and harassment
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That free speech rights don’t apply in the workplace
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What constitutes a “tangible employment action”
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That everyone has a right to work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment
Cost: Free CEUs: .3 Hrs: 3.0 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Dr. Annette D. Butler
Georgia State University Opportunity Development Office
May 17, 2011
So, you refer to a co-worker as dear, babe, and darling or inquire about their sexual identity…what’s the big deal? Can your behavior in the workplace be defined as sexually harassing? Learn more about the definition of sexual harassment, appropriate and inappropriate behavior in the workplace, and the University’s policy on Conflict of Interest in Amorous Relationships.
Cost: Free CEUs: .3 Hrs: 3.0 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Grievance and The Complaint: What’s the difference?
Derrick Morse, Georgia State University Opportunity Development Office
Ivy Scott, Georgia State University Human Resources-Employee Relations
May 19, 2011
What is a grievance? What is a complaint? When should an individual file a grievance vs. a complaint? What is a manager’s responsibility once a grievance or complaint is filed? Gain a better understanding of the grievance and investigative processes, time frames, referrals, steps to follow, and a manager’s role/responsibility in monitoring the environment.
Cost: Free CEUs: .3 Hrs: 3.0 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Women at Work Series Annual Workshop
The Leadership Movement: Developing a Lifestyle of Leadership
Christina Parker and Donny Henderson
The Leadership Movement
April 27, 2011
Why the leadership movement?
• Participants will be challenged and renewed as they experience a high-energy event designed to establish foundational principles that are crucial to success as a leader.
• With the inclusion of music, humor, and state-of-the-art multimedia, including the revolutionary short film, One Night Only, The Leadership Movement presentations are a virtual feast for the senses. Participants will be inspired to set and reach goals and make positive changes in their lives and in their world.
• The Leadership Movement will not only outline and define truths that will develop leaders of influence and integrity, but it will help release the power that is contained within these truths.
Experience lifestyle leadership in this captivating presentation that will not only enhance your personal leadership skills, but will also breathe new life into your organization.
Cost: $50 per person (includes lunch) CEUs: .3 Hrs: 3.0 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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