Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

A one time attendance at a Sexual Harassment Prevention Session is required of all students BEFORE they apply for an internship, experiential learning or field experience.

If you hope to intern for credit in the spring you MUST complete the training during the fall semester.  This is not optional, your application will not be approved if you have not completed the training.

All students who entered IC fall 2008 or later must fulfill the 35 hour field experience requirement and the Sexual Harassment Training MUST be completed before you begin your field experience.  These students are encourage to fulfill the requirement during their sophomore year.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training for Student Interns
Presented by Traevena Byrd, Director of Equal Opportunity Compliance, Legal Affairs
 

• Thurs, Dec 8th, 12:00-1:00pm – Textor 101
• Thurs, Feb 2nd, 12:00-1:00pm – Textor 101
• Wed, Feb 22nd, 5:00-6:00pm – Textor 101
• Thurs, Mar 22nd, 12:00-1:00pm – Textor 101
• Wed, Apr 18th, 5:00-6:00pm – Textor 101
• Thurs, May 3rd, 12:00-1:00pm – Textor 101

Advance registration is NOT required.  You must stay for the duration if you wish you receive credit for attending the session.  Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations should contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance at 607-274-3909 or eoc@ithaca.edu. We ask that requests for accommodations be made as soon as possible.

If you cannot attend one of these sessions, you can complete it online.  Do not choose the option for the website to send the confirmation to us, as they only report to state agencies.  Take a screen shot and email it to blpp@ithaca.edu or print the certificate yourself and bring it to the PDL Office in BUS 119.

Participating in a student internship can be an important part of every student's higher education experience. However, most students, both male and female, have no idea what to do when confronted with sexual harassment.  Unwanted advances or sexually explicit gestures and jokes can be damaging to a student's confidence both during the internship and when seeking employment after graduation. In addition, many students are unaware when their own well-intentioned conduct might be viewed as unprofessional and offensive, putting them in jeopardy both academically and professionally.  Learn the basics of how to identify and respond to sexual harassment as well as how to avoid engaging in behavior that could be perceived as sexual harassment by others.