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

Last Modified: January 26, 2012 Please forward all questions about this site to:
Shirley Kendall
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