Dear Faculty and Staff,
As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and respectful community, we are pleased to announce that the annual Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Training, mandated by New York State, will soon be available. This training aligns with our Meliora values, promotes equity and inclusion, and ensures a safe and welcoming workplace for all.
To fulfill this year’s requirement, we will utilize the Sexual Harassment Prevention training provided by New York State. Training will be assigned in MyPath on August 22 and must be completed by November 22. The Sexual Harassment Prevention training will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete and the additional required training on Title IX will take approximately 30 minutes to complete. Closed captioning will be provided and the training will be accessible for screen readers.
Since we are utilizing New York State’s training, the example scenarios described could occur in any workplace, therefore, what’s depicted in the training modules may be different from a University or Medical Center setting. In response to requests for further education in this area, several additional, optional learning opportunities are available to faculty and staff by searching for the keyword “Path2Inclusion” in MyPath.
We recognize that content on harassment and discrimination may be sensitive to some faculty and staff. If you have any questions or concerns about this training or need a special accommodation, please submit them via the feedback form on the Diversity website. For technical issues related to MyPath, please contact MyPath Support via the HR Service Desk.
Faculty and staff should review the Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment (PADH) for recent updates, including an expansion of the definition of sexual harassment, more clear definitions around gender identity, and updated information related to enforcement of the policy, contacts, and reporting procedures. Within the next few weeks, the PADH and the form to report an incident of harassment and discrimination will be available on our website in 15 languages.
For more information and frequently asked questions about the training, visit the Office of Equity and Inclusion website.
Sincerely,
Sarah C. Mangelsdorf
President and G. Robert Witmer, Jr. University Professor
Kathleen Gallucci
Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
Adrienne Morgan
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Richard Feldman Chief Diversity Officer