University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Tier2-2: Employee Training Opportunities

S.A.F.E Training: “The LGBTQ Resource Center encourages all faculty and staff to come hear the stories of their coworkers and students in order to gain a deeper understanding about the struggles and stereotypes they face on a daily basis. This training is meant to be a tool for understanding and respect so that, as role models, faculty and staff will have the resources to lend a helping hand and a sympathetic ear for the LGBTQ Community.” S.A.F.E. training is a 2-hour workshop that includes the discussion of the perception of lesbians and gays, the unique challenges faced by LBGTQ people on campus and in society, and strategies for becoming a heterosexual ally. Most sessions include a panel of UWO LBGTQ students and heterosexual student allies. Participants who choose to be LBGTQ allies receive a S.A.F.E. triangle decal. Trainings are held at least twice each academic year: once in the fall during Coming OUT week and again in the spring for Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Awareness Days (BGLAD) Week. First Nations Traveling Institute http://www.uwosh.edu/itso/events/1st-nations-traveling-institute/view This is a full day workshop designed to promote accurate, authentic instruction about Native peoples; free even to all UWO community members. It is sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Center for Academic Support and Diversity, College of Education and Human Services, Pre-college Programs, and the Admissions Office. Although 2010 was its first year, this event is expected to continue into the university’s future. Affirmative Action Training: (http://www.uwosh.edu/strategicplan/keyoperation/humanresource/humansummary.php) The Equity & Affirmative Action Office supports these same campus offices, along with the entire campus community by providing the following major groupings of services: (1) leadership on equity and affirmative action; (2) education and training on issues related to equity and affirmative action including involvement in the recruitment and hiring processes; (3) develop, implement, monitor and evaluate equity and affirmative action policies and procedures; (4) serve as the contact for faculty, staff and students on complaints/grievances related to equity and affirmative action, and as the employee ombudsman.