Training and Education
Training and education are fundamental to maintaining an environment free from discriminatory harassment and retaliation. Managers, supervisors, deans, directors, and department heads are responsible for informing employees who are under their direction or supervision of the University Non-Discrimination Policy and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement. Student Affairs administrators are responsible for providing this information to the student body.
The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs (EOP) is responsible for providing educational training programs to assist members of the University community in understanding what discriminatory harassment and retaliation are and are not, and how to address behaviors that violate University policy. Specifically, EOP will distribute copies of the policy to all schools, departments and programs at the University, and will conduct workshops and seminars on these issues and other relevant subjects. EOP will maintain a brochure that explains in simple, understandable terms the University's policy and procedures concerning discriminatory harassment and retaliation, and will maintain copies of the brochure in its office and at other offices to which persons are likely to seek counseling and advice regarding discriminatory harassment and retaliation.
- Preventing and Addressing Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Training
The University of Virginia is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. To this end, the University implements procedures encouraging all qualified applicants to apply for employment, including those in legally protected classes, and to select the individual who can best fulfill the requirements of the position. The President of the University has mandated search committee training to ensure consistency and fairness during the screening and selection process for filling faculty vacancies at the University.
- Faculty Search Committee Training
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