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The following is a listing of some training and professional development opportunities available to UWL faculty, staff, and students.

If you would like to suggest training on a topic not covered below, you may send your request to aad@uwlax.edu.

TUTORIALS AND WEB-BASED TRAINING:

Sexual Harassment

All employees are required to complete training on how to prevent and respond to sexual misconduct, which includes sexual harassment and more severe forms of sexual violence including sexual assault. This training is provided online via UWL's contracted vendor, Everfi (formerly LawRoom). Employees will receive a link to the training module via email shortly after the start of employment and periodically thereafter.

Disability Accommodation & Access Training

  • Training for Supervisors on the Americans for Disabilities Act:   ADA Basics http://www.adabasics.org/index.php 
    "ADA Basics" is an introductory web course on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) that explores the legal requirements and spirit of the ADA.  The course is designed to provide you with the basic principles and core concepts of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA).

  • Training for Faculty/Staff:  "In their Shoes" Penn State:  www.aa.psu.edu/intheirshoes
    College ID: ACCESSUWL, User ID-They will assign you one.
    "In Their Shoes" is an interactive video presentation which lasts about 20 minutes.  It is one important step on the path to removing the hidden barriers that impact us all.  As educators, it is important for us to embrace the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act by creating an inclusive learning environment that is empowering and supportive of the needs of our students and employees with disabilities.  It is a must for educators.

  • Training For Faculty:  "Accommodating Students with Disabilities in Higher Education."  This Power Point presentation gives the basics for faculty in providing accommodations for students with disabilities. ACCESS Center

  • Training for Student Services/Non-Teaching Staff:  This Power Point presentation gives non-teaching staff information on persons with disabilities and how to make their programs and services accessible to this population ACCESS Center.

  • ADA Best Practices Tool Kit for State and Local Governments:  http://www.ada.gov/pcatoolkit/abouttoolkit.htm
    During the past five years, the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice has worked with communities across the United States to improve access to state and local government for over 3 million people with disabilities.  The Civil Rights Division is assembling this Took Kit to help communities better understand the issues involved in providing equal access for people with disabilities

Mandatory Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect (EO 54)

> Online training provided by Wisconsin Child Welfare Professional Development System 
 
UWL employees have certain obligations, under executive order or other laws, to report suspected child abuse and neglect. This training will cover UWL employees' legal responsibilities as mandated reporters, the types of child abuse and neglect and their definitions, how to recognize child abuse and neglect, how and where to make a report, what happens after you make a report, and the protections for a reporter under the law.

VIDEO RECORDINGS OF PAST TRAINING PRESENTATIONS 

GUEST SPEAKERS/PRESENTERS/TOPICS

  • Nizam Arain, Director of Equity & Affirmative Action, is available to speak to units, departments, and Search & Screen Committees on Recruitment & Retention of a Diverse Staff. All Search & Screen committees must meet with the AAO for a Charging Meeting prior to obtaining access and/or creating a posting in PeopleAdmin.  Contact Nizam Arain at 785-8541 or email narain@uwlax.edu.
  • Ingrid Peterson, Violence Prevention Specialist, can present information to groups or classes on any of the following: violence prevention, sexual assault, domestic/dating violence, stalking, reporting procedure and staff responsibilities. Contact Ingrid Peterson at 608.785.5126 or (608) 386-1895 or email ipeterson@uwlax.edu.
  • Barbara Stewart, Associate Dean for Campus Climate & Diversity, along with AJ Clauss and Amanda Goodenough from the Campus Climate Office, can present information on a variety of topics affecting our work environment such as: Diversity 101; Dealing with Difficult People
  • Awareness Through Performance (ATP) is a production created by UWL students that brings together both upbeat and serious scenes which encourage audience members to acknowledge the dignity and worth of all people.  Through creative and artistic messages, the audience is provided with the tools necessary to further engage in dialogue and take action to educate others about the topics discussed.  For more information, see the ATP page in Campus Climate.  Contact Amanda Goodenough, 608.785.5094 or email goodenou.aman@uwlax.edu
  • Human Resources. Please check the Human Resources website - Resources for Supervisors and Department Chairs for tools to assist with supervision issues, training opportunities and general information.

OTHER CAMPUS EVENTS