The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Promising Practices for Preventing Harassment states that the cornerstone of a successful harassment prevention strategy is the consistent and demonstrated commitment of leaders to create and maintain a culture in which harassment is not tolerated.
Michigan Technological University is committed to sustaining a working and learning environment where students, faculty, and staff can develop intellectually, professionally, personally, and socially. It is everyone's responsibility to work toward eliminating discrimination and harassment, and to do so, we must be informed. The costs and hardships related to these issues have been well documented. Michigan Tech employees are often role models for peers and students to learn appropriate professional habits, so your understanding of the issues and setting standards of conduct are essential. We encourage continued training on these important issues and can assist in providing information and resources.
Personalized training may be developed to fit your departmental needs. Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX is available to attend your staff or departmental meetings to present information on the following issues:
- harassment/discrimination/retaliation based on protected characteristics
- accommodations for disability
- access and inclusion
- equity in the hiring process
- Title IX