The University has implemented online sexual harassment training software by New Media Learning called, "Preventing Sexual Harassment", to supplement its current training practices on sexual and discriminatory harassment.

This online program is comprehensive, user friendly and can be accessed 24 hours per day/365 days per year from any computer with internet access by logging on to http://training.newmedialearning.com/psh/newschoolu/. The entire training program can be completed in 60 minutes. For those who do not have access to a computer, a dedicated terminal is available in the Human Resources Department located at 80 5th Avenue, 4th floor. The New Media web site gives clear instructions for completing the training program, lists an email address for Human Resources where questions and concerns can be emailed in confidence and contains copies of all relevant University policies and procedures. Upon completing the program, a Certificate of Completion is issued and the results (pass/fail) are mailed to the Human Resources Department for filing.

Over the next three months, we are asking that all administrative staff and faculty voluntarily take this training at their own convenience. After February 2004, the training will become mandatory and must then be completed by the close of the spring 2004 semester. Prior to the conclusion of the voluntary compliance period, we will issue further directions for completion of the program by the June 2004 deadline.

Any additional questions related to the software should be directed to Keila Tennent, Assistant General Counsel, at x5432.

Revision of the Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policies and Procedures

Posted on this Web site are the revised procedures for claims based on sexual harassment and other forms of discriminatory harassment covered by Federal, state and local laws, including disability discrimination. These revisions were made to streamline the existing procedures, to recognize the enhanced centralization and uniformed decision-making by the University with regard to its review and determination of these claims.

Specifically, both the Human Resources Department and Student Affairs have well-trained and experienced professionals who now take a greater role in the management of situations that may give rise to claims of discrimination as well as the swift review and resolution of formal discrimination claims once they are presented.

In addition, the University recognizes that streamlining its discrimination procedures is necessary to address advancements in Federal law. Such advancements place greater emphasis on the need to have clearly written policies and procedures combined with effective training on such policies as well as a swift and effective response to claims of discrimination.

Please contact the Human Resources office 212.2295432 x237, if you have any questions regarding the revised sexual & discrimination policies and procedures.

Carol Cantrell
Vice President for Human Resources