Upcoming Training Programs

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

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

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

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!

To register for any of these programs, please click this link: Registration Form

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

Last Modified: January 24, 2012