Southern Connecticut State University is responsible for maintaining a work environment free from harassment and discrimination. The university is further responsible for preventing and addressing complaints of conduct that rise to the level of unlawful harassment/discrimination based on state and federal laws. This includes, but is not limited to, harassing or discriminating behaviors based on race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age disability, and sexual orientation.

To meet our obligations, we offer training to employees and residential advisers in several categories, such as sexual harassment prevention, diversity in the workplace, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees may register online for these training sessions as they become available.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

As part of Southern’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and non-discriminatory learning and working environment, all employees have been assigned a new Sexual Harassment Prevention Training course.

New employees have 6 months from the date of hire to complete Southern’s Sexual Harassment Prevention Training.

To access the assigned training:

1. Log in to your online training center
2. Enter your user information: User name: CS_ XXXXX (6-digit CORE-CT employee number)

Responsible Employee Training

Southern is providing employees with a new “responsible employee” training course. The Responsible Employee Training course covers reporting obligations for employees under Board of Regents Policy 4-13, Interim Discriminatory Harassment, Nondiscrimination and Title IX Policy. The course will also provide information and on how to access the University policies, reporting protocols, resources available on campus, and information on how to respond if you receive a report of an allegation of discriminatory harassment.

All employees are required to annually complete the online training.

To access the assigned training:

1. Log in to your online training center
2. Enter your user information: User name: CS_ XXXXX (6-digit CORE-CT employee number)

Diversity Awareness Training

This training will give employees the skills they need to promote awareness of and respect for diversity in the workplace. In this class, participants will learn:

• Information about the federal and state laws concerning discrimination and hate crimes
• Standards for working with and serving people from diverse populations
• Strategies for addressing differences that may arise in a diverse work environment

Register for Training