Training Sessions
The following training sessions are only available upon request either virtually or in-person. Please contact OEO at (313)-577-2280 or oeo@wayne.edu to schedule your training session with your School / College or Department.
Discrimination and Harassment Awareness and Prevention
Duration: 1 hour
This is a basic introduction to the University's Non-Discrimination and Harassment policy, the Title IX policy, and the Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Process policy. Topics include what conduct is prohibited by University policy, how to avoid engaging in discriminatory or harassing behaviors, what to do if you encounter discrimination or harassment in the workplace, and how to report potential violations.
Non-Discrimination and Civility in the Workplace
Duration: 1.5 hours
In this session, learners will be provided with information about the University Non-Discrimination and Harassment policy, the Title IX policy, the complaint process and the function of both the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX offices. In addition, there is a component of encouraging a culture of civility in the workplace, and demonstrating how mutual respect and professionalism can reduce misunderstandings and disagreements that may lead to complaints of discrimination and harassment.
Search Committee and Executive Search Committee Training
Duration: 1 hour
This training provides search committee members techniques to gain a pool of diverse and qualified candidates. The training includes a segment regarding avoiding implicit bias in the search process (See Kirwan Institute video below for more information regarding implicit bias). Participants will learn ways to strengthen their position postings, interview process, and documentation procedures. Committees will learn about best practices for interviews of candidates, the questions to avoid that can be off-putting to candidates and worse, result in claims of unlawful discrimination.
Asynchronous Training
The OEO is in the process of recording new training videos that will be provided here soon that can be accessed on demand. Look for them Spring/Summer 2025!