Diversity Training
 

Training Programs for Managers

Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity Management and Sexual Harassment prevention training classes are conducted by the Diversity Office staff.

Training Programs for Staff

Sexual Harassment Awareness and the Prevention of Employee Harassment training are conducted for laboratory employees to communicate the laboratory’s commitment to maintain an environment free from harassment; to provide employees with an understanding of harassing behaviors and the process for filing a complaint.

Equal Employment Opportunity Representatives

Equal Employment Opportunity Representatives (EEO Reps) attend regular training to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities. This training is supplemented by sharing best practices among the representatives and support from the Diversity Office staff.
 

Diversity Training Programs

At the request of the department, the Diversity Office will present cultural awareness programs and training tailored to the needs of the department.

DVD Library - (Items available in the Diversity Office)

  • 9/20/05 - Suffolk County Bias Crime Unit Lecture
  • 6/4/07 - Gay & Transgender Issues in the Workplace - Presented by Brian McNaught
  • 9/27/07 - Religious Diversity - Understanding Islams and Muslims in the Workplace - Presented by Lobna Ismail
  • 5/6/08 - Unintentional Intolerance - Presented by Steve Robbins
  • 10/21/08 - Disability Awareness - Presented by the National Business Disability Council
  • 6/16/09 - Preventing and Eradicating Workplace Bullying - Presented by Warner Howard 
  • 6/18/09 - The Obama Vision: Equality For All - Presented by Steve Hildebrand

Special Emphasis Months

Working with employee groups, the Diversity Office staff celebrates special emphasis months to promote the education and understanding of various ethnic and cultural groups.

February - Black History Month                                                                                                            March - National Women's History Month                                                                                               May - Asian Pacific Heritage Month                                                                                                      June - Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual Employees (GLOBE) Organization                                                              September 15 - October 15 - National Hispanic Heritage Month                                                                October - National Disability Employment Awareness                                                                              November - National Native American/Indian Month

 

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Last Modified: September 4, 2009
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