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UC DAVIS: OFFICES OF THE CHANCELLOR AND PROVOST September 27, 2007 DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS RE: Mandatory Training on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Annual Update on Policies/Resources for Sexual Harassment and Discrimination This notice provides updated information on mandatory training on sexual harassment prevention, and serves as an annual reminder about sexual harassment and discrimination policies and programs at UC Davis. MANDATORY TRAINING The University will again be offering both in-person and online opportunities to satisfy the requirements of AB 1825 - mandatory sexual harassment prevention training for managers and supervisors, including faculty. AB 1825 is the State law that requires at least 2 hours of interactive training on sexual harassment prevention and response for all supervisors within the first six months of hire, and every two years thereafter. At the University of California, this includes all faculty, supervisors, managers and other "designated officials," as follows: * all SMG, MSP, faculty, librarians, those identified as supervisor under HEERA, and others who were identified previously; * anyone who took an in-person or the online course in 2003, 2004 or 2005 and are still employees of the University; * supervisors who have not yet completed the training as required in 2005; and * those who took the course in the first 3 months of 2006, in order to be compliant with AB1825. Concerning online training, within the next few days, faculty and staff supervisors who are designated to take training will receive an e-mail link from,uctraining@ucop.edu that directs them to either the faculty or staff online training. Those who are designated to take this training, as noted above, who do not receive a message are encouraged to contact UCOP directly by sending an email message to uctraining@ucop.edu. These designated individuals may instead choose to complete training through an in-person session, as follows: * Enroll through campus Staff Development and Professional Services (SD&PS), on-line at http://sdps.ucdavis.edu/online.htm. If you need enrollment assistance, please contact SD&PS at 530-752-1766 (sdps@ucdavis.edu). * Attend one of the scheduled UCDHS seminars sponsored by UCDHS Sexual Harassment Education Program - schedule and enrollment instructions are posted at: http://internet-stage.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/hr/hrdepts/harassment_mediation/sexual_harass_prgrm/SHEtrainingschedule_supervisors.pdf * Attend a session sponsored by your department, dean or vice chancellor. No matter which option is selected, online or in-person, attendance will be recorded into a central data file. THE UNIVERSITY'S COMMITMENT The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community where all persons who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in an atmosphere free of all forms of harassment, exploitation, or intimidation. Every member of the University community should be aware that the University is strongly opposed to all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment, and that such behavior is prohibited both by law and by University policy. The University will respond promptly and effectively to reports of discrimination and sexual harassment, and will take appropriate action to prevent, to correct, and if necessary, to discipline behavior that violates policy. RESPONSIBILITIES OF SUPERVISORS Department heads, managers and supervisors have specific duties related to these issues. When concerns related to discrimination and sexual harassment come to their attention, they are responsible for reporting these matters centrally. In the case of sexual harassment complaints, contact: * the Sexual Harassment Officer Campus: 530-752-9255 UCDHS: 916-734-5335 In the case of discrimination, the appropriate units to contact are: * the Vice Provost, Academic Personnel Office, 530-752-2072; * Student Judicial Affairs 530-752-1128; or * Employee and Labor Relations 530-754-8892 The unit listed above shall provide guidance regarding appropriate next steps, including the possibility of early resolution strategies, investigations, or hearings. FILING A COMPLAINT Members of the faculty and academic non-Senate appointees may file formal complaints under applicable policies with the Vice Provost, Academic Personnel Office; students may file complaints under applicable policies with the Student Judicial Affairs Office; and staff may file complaints under the applicable personnel policy or union contract. Concerning sexual harassment issues, faculty, academic non-Senate members, students and staff may also directly contact the Sexual Harassment Office or a Sexual Harassment Advisor (http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Health_Services/Sexual_Harassment) to discuss their concerns and to receive advice regarding options. POLICIES The University of California and UC Davis have policies that prohibit discrimination, including sexual harassment. For your reference, a comprehensive list of these policies and related sites is noted in the attached document. The Davis campus and UCDHS are committed to a harassment-free working and learning environment. Please feel free to consult with any of the resources listed above regarding these issues. Barbara A. Horwitz Interim Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor 07-076
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