The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR) provides educational resources and training to help members of the University community understand available support resources, reporting options, and applicable laws and university policies. Our programs are designed to promote respectful interactions, prevent discrimination and harassment, and contribute to an inclusive campus environment.
Request a Training
OICR offers educational programs and training around a variety of topics, including:
- Inclusive Practices
- Bias and Discriminatory Harassment
- Title IX and Sex-Based Discrimination
- Disability Access and Accommodations
- Other topics tailored to the needs of your department, unit, or group
To help ensure your training needs are met, an OICR staff member will discuss your request, audience, goals, and desired outcomes to determine the most appropriate educational program.
Did You Know?
Search committee members are required to complete search compliance training BEFORE serving on a committee. The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights (OICR) facilitates training workshops providing information about AA/EEO compliance search process steps and overcoming implicit bias in the search and hire process. An online module is currently available.
Mandated Trainings for New Employees
The University is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable and inclusive campus environment free from discrimination and harassment. The Office for Inclusion and Civil Rights facilitates several trainings that are required of Connecticut state employees. These trainings provide valuable information and resources for UConn community members. More information about state training requirements can be accessed on CT.gov.
Storrs and Regional Campus employees will receive a letter with training requirements. Within 30-days of assignment, employees must complete online trainings via Learning @Work. Questions about training content can be directed to equity@uconn.edu or 860-486-2943. Learning at work technical support can be contacted at learningatwork@uconn.edu.
UConn Health employees will receive instructions for completing these programs during New Employee Orientation. Further questions about this process can be directed to UConn Health HR at HR@uchc.edu or 860-679-2426.
Please contact OICR at civilrights@uconn.edu with any questions or to request a copy of the training materials.
The programs below are offered as fully self-paced online options.
Diversity Awareness
Diversity Awareness Training is part of the University’s commitment to fostering welcoming, inclusive learning and working environments that are free from discrimination and harassment. The training provides information about discrimination, hate crimes directed at protected classes, and the resources, and reporting options available to individuals who experience or are affected by such conduct.
Sexual Harassment Prevention
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training is an important part of the University’s commitment to maintaining learning and working environments free from sexual harassment and other forms of sex-based misconduct. The training provides information about the different types of sexual harassment, prevention strategies, reporting options, and available resources.
Understanding Domestic Violence
Understanding Domestic Violence Training is part of the University’s commitment to supporting employees and maintaining a safe and respectful workplace. Required by Connecticut law, this training provides information about domestic violence, its potential impact on the workplace, and the resources available to those affected.