The UVM Office of Equal Opportunity is issuing the annual refresher course entitled “Preventing Discrimination and Harassment: Gateway” to all faculty and staff. It is critical that employees who receive the assignment complete this required module. It covers important topics employees need to be aware of, including resources relating to sexual misconduct, discrimination, harassment, support services, and mandatory reporter obligations. 

Faculty and staff will receive a direct email to access the course, hosted on UVM’s learning management system, Brightspace. Newer employees who have completed the Preventing Harassment and Discrimination orientation within the past year will not be assigned the refresher. Those who do receive the assignment should only complete it during active work hours and consultation with your supervisor is encouraged. The online course will save your progress if you do not complete it in one session. We ask that all faculty and staff please complete the course within 30 days of receiving the assignment.

Information about support resources and reporting options for concerns of sexual misconduct and other forms of discrimination or harassment is available on the Office of Equal Opportunity website.

If participation in this training will be detrimental to your well-being, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 802-656-3368 or email EqualOpportunity@uvm.edu to discuss options for accommodations or alternatives. Employees may also request reasonable accommodations via the UVM Office of Accessibility Services.

Thank you for your participation in this program, which will help us facilitate a welcoming and safe environment for all UVM community members.