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Diversity

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DIV100

Diversity Basics:

  • Introduction to Diversity
  • Establish awareness and sensitivity to differences
  • Diversity in Higher Education
  • Connectivity to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action goals

Subject Matter Experts: Karen Talamantez,  Jose Hernandez DEO

Workshops in SVC2070

January 23, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. - CANCELED

April 8, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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DIV101

Diversity in the Workplace:

Understanding the impact of demographics, cultural diversity and communication in the work environment, links to discrimination and ways to develop greater sensitivity to differences.

Subject Matter Expert: Karen Talamantez, DEO

 

TBA

 

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DIV102

Supervisor's Introduction to Diversity and Equal Opportunity:

By end of seminar, participants should be able to:

 

  1. Explain the difference between Diversity and Equal Opportunity

  2. Be familiar with the DEO Complaint Resolution Process

  3. Be able to correctly complete and submit and Incident Report Form

  4. Understand how to respond to allegations of unfair treatment

  5. Know where to turn to for support and guidance when intervention at the workplace level is unsuccessful.

 

Subject Matter Expert: Karen Talamantez, DEO

 

Workshops in SVC2070

March 25, 9:00 to 12:00 noon

May 15, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

 

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DIV103

Sexual Harassment Awareness:

In this program, participants:

  • Define sexual harassment

  • Assess its impacts on employee morale and productivity

  • Develop preventative strategies

  • Analyze liabilities and responsibilities.

 

Subject Matter Expert: DEO

Lakeland: March 6, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in LTB1105.

 

Workshops in SVC2070

February 5, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

March 12, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

April 18, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

May 20, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

 

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DIV104

Developing Diversity Perspectives:

  • Examine concerns of diversity through the perspectives of others
  • Develop empathy
  • Develop a multicultural perspective

Subject Matter Experts: Karen Talamantez, Jose Hernandez DEO

TBA

 

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DIV105

Multicultural Communications:

This seminar explores communication skills, multicultural styles of communication, and developing greater understanding of cross-cultural communication in the workplace.

Subject Matter Experts: Jose Hernandez, Karen Talamantez, DEO

Workshops in SVC2070

March 7, 9:00 to 12:00 p.m.

 

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DIV106

Workplace Conflict Resolutions:

This seminar explores conflict in the workplace, strategies to address and resolve conflict, and enhance cross-cultural interactions at work.

 

Subject Matter Expert: Karen Talamantez, DEO

Workshops in SVC2070

April 30, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

 

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DIV107

Addressing Sexual Orientation in the Workplace:

Sexual Orientation is a protected category according to USF Policy.  This seminar explores sexual orientation issues and provides information concerning addressing these issues in the university environment.

 

Subject Matter Experts:  Jose Hernandez, DEO

TBA

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DIV108

Respectful Workplace:

This seminar will introduce the concept of working in a respectful environment. USF is a “diverse community that values and expects respect and fair treatment for all people.”  USF Values, policies, and Standards support this vision.  Employees should be able to work in a safe, supportive environment.  Achieving that goal depends on everyone.  Participants will explore what behaviors contribute to and detract from a respectful environment, and what they as individuals may do to support such a workplace. 

Subject Matter Expert: Karen Talamantez, DEO

Workshops in SVC2070

February 13-Canceled

April 15, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

 

 

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DIV110

What Not to Ask:

Interviewing workshop to help managers understand the dos and don'ts of interviewing from a diversity and equal opportunity perspective.  Topics include:

  • Interviewing tips

  • Interviewing questions to avoid

  • Interviewing questions to ask

  • Selecting a candidate

  • Extending an offer

  • Documentation

TBA

 

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DIV109 Disability Etiquette

Workshops in SVC2070

February 27, 9:00 to 12:00 noon

May 6, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.

 

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