UCOP Sexual Harassment Prevention

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Supervisors & Faculty

Online Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Beginning the week of February 2, 2009, the newly revised online Sexual Harassment Prevention training will be launched by the UCOP Learning Center (uclearningcenter@ucop.edu) to the UCSC campus. The faculty and staff who receive emails during the week of February 2, 2009 include those who are new to the supervisor role, those who did not complete the training in the last round, and those whose previous training expired in the last several months.

Intended For: The Sexual Harassment Prevention training course is mandated by California Law AB 1825 (Gov. Code Section 12950.1) stipulating that for designated supervisors, the training must be completed every two years. The definition of “supervisor” under this law (AB 1825) is very broad. It includes not only those who hire or fire employees, but also individuals who may assign or direct the work of others. For the purpose of this training, the University has determined that all faculty, senior managers (SMG), librarians, and managers and senior professionals (MSP) employees must complete the training regardless of their supervisory responsibilities.

Once the online course launches during the week of February 2, 2009, the process of email notification for those who are due will be automated. As people near the end of the two years from their last completion of the training, they will be prompted via email to retake the course.

Additional Information:

• This course can be taken using Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0, Safari 2.0 or higher, or Firefox 2.0 or higher browsers.
• Before using the link, pop-up blockers on your computer must be turned off. If you need assistance with pop-up blockers or other technical issues, please review our Online Course Usage Tips, or contact uclearningcenter@ucop.edu.
• To access local UCSC technical assistance for help with pop-up blockers or browser questions contact help@ucsc.edu or call extension 9-4357 or (831) 459-HELP.
• Be prepared to spend about two hours completing the course: you may take the course in more than one sitting - there is a “bookmark” feature that will allow you to return to where you left off.

Instructor-Led Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
The Title IX/Sexual Harassment office has also scheduled instructor-led training sessions for faculty and supervisors who would like to complete the requirement by attending a live course. In addition, departments and units can schedule a live course for 20 or more attendees.

To register for an instructor-led class please go to the BAS Events Manager site. Online registration is necessary and the class is offered at no charge.

Additional Information: Contact Rita E. Walker, Title IX/Sexual Harassment Officer, 29 Kerr Hall, (831) 459-2462, rew@ucsc.edu or  UCOP Sexual Harassment Prevention.