Harassment Prevention Training Frequently Asked Questions

Yes.  New York State law requires all employers to ensure that employees complete sexual harassment prevention training on an annual basis.  It is not sufficient for us to offer the training – state law requires us to ensure employees complete the training.  Recognizing that our employees are balancing a number of obligations, we have created a brief refresher course that can be completed in less than twenty minutes.

New York State law requires all employers to ensure that employees complete sexual harassment prevention training on an annual basis. Sexual harassment and other forms of unlawful harassment are unfortunately common in workplaces.  We want to ensure that everyone can learn and work in a respectful and appropriate environment.   UB’s sexual harassment prevention training is intended to promote the harassment-free environment to which everyone is entitled.

Accessibility:

The University at Buffalo will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to the training content.  To request accommodations, please contact Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone at (716) 645-2266 for assistance.

Instructions for Accessing the UB Learns Course

Follow the instructions below to take the online training course via UB Learns

*Important note: This course will not work when using the Internet Explorer (IE) web browser.

Verify that your internet browser is compatible. To use UB Learns, use a computer that is connected to the Internet and use an up-to-date web browser.  It is recommended that you use the most current version of:

Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge

Blackboard technical support offers a list of certified and compatible browsers, listed by Operating System, for use with Blackboard. Blackboard Compatible Browsers

1. Go to UB Learns and select “Login”.
   
   Enter your UBITName and password Click “Login”.
   
   (Your username and password are the same one you use for UB email).
   
   
2. Select “Courses” in the left navigation menu.
   
   If you do not see the left navigation menu, make sure you are viewing the page in a full screen.
   
   
3. Select the UBLearns “Course Catalog” link that is displayed on the top-right of the page.
   
   
4. Search for the course by entering edishp in the text box and then select “Go”.
   
   Two versions of the UB Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course will be displayed.
   
   
5. Enroll in the course.
   
   New Employees:
   
   Select course AMD_EDI_0520 and a down arrow will appear.
   
   Select the down arrow and then “Enroll”.
   
   Click “Submit” to proceed.  A window will appear confirming you have successfully enrolled in the course.
   
   Select the “OK” link found at the bottom right side of the screen to continue to the course.
   
   All Other Employees
   
   Select course AMD_EDI_0420 and a down arrow will appear.
   
   Select the down arrow and then “Enroll”.
   
   Click “Submit” to proceed.  A window will appear confirming you have successfully enrolled in the course.
   
   Select the “OK” link found at the bottom right side of the screen to continue to the course.
   
   
6. Read the Welcome Announcement from President Satish Tripathi.
   
   
7. Proceed to the training video.
   
   Select “Assignments” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Start the training by selecting the play button in the middle of the screen.
   
   To view with captioning, select the “Watch in Panopto” arrow.
   
   MAC Devices and Panopto
   
   If you are using a MAC device (laptop, desktop, iPad or iPhone) and the Safari browser, please review the following information regarding Panopto and the Safari browser:
   
   Panopto utilizes third-party cookies to Authenticate third-party Identity providers and requires that your browser accept third-party cookies.  The Safari browser in particular may require a settings change to view Panopto video files.
   
   Panopto’s How to enable support for 3rd Party browsers
   
   You may also download the training to an mp4 format by selecting the download arrow.
   
   When the video is complete, select “Assignments” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Select the “Mark Reviewed” link that is located below the video image.
   
   
8. Review and Acknowledge UB’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
   
   Select the link to read the “University at Buffalo’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy”. The policy will open in a new internet window.
   
   When finished reviewing the policy, select “Assignments” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Select the “Mark Reviewed” link that is located below the Policy link.
   
   
9. Take the quiz.
   
   Select “Assignments” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Select the “UB Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Quiz” link.
   
   Click the “Begin” link that is displayed on the bottom right of the page.
   
   Answer all of the questions.
   
   Click the “Save and Submit” link that is displayed on the bottom right of the page.  A test submitted message will appear.
   
   Select the “OK” link that is displayed on the bottom right of the page.
   
   Select “Assignments” link in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Select the “Mark Reviewed” link that is located below the quiz link.
   
   
10. View your grades.
    
    To view your grade, select the “My Quiz Grades” link in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
    
    Select “My Grades” again and your grade will display.
    
    Please retake the quiz if you received a grade below 75% and then select the “Mark Reviewed” link that is located below the quiz link.
    
    To successfully complete the course, you must obtain a grade of 75% and above on the quiz.
    
    
11. *Optional* - Create and Print a Certificate of Completion:
    
    Please note that it is not necessary to submit a Certificate of Completion, and your course completion will be automatically recorded upon completion of the previous steps.
    
    If you would like to create and/or print a Certificate of Completion, select “View/Print Certificate” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
    
    To print your certificate, select the printer icon.
    
    
12. Sign-out of UB Learns.
    
    Select “Sign Out” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
    
    Close all internet tabs.

If you completed an online or live training after April 1, 2020, you may upload your completion certificate, and this will meet UB's mandate.  If you do not have a completion certificate, please contact Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at (716) 645-2266 or diversity@buffalo.edu.   

Please note that individual departments have the discretion to require employees in their areas to complete an updated online training course or a live session, regardless of whether they previously completed sexual harassment prevention training.

Accessibility:

The University at Buffalo will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to the training content.  To request accommodations, please contact Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) by email at diversity@buffalo.edu or by phone at (716) 645-2266 for assistance.

Instructions for Accessing the UB Learns Course

Follow the instructions below to take the online training course via UB Learns

*Important note: This course will not work when using the Internet Explorer (IE) web browser.

Verify that your internet browser is compatible. To use UB Learns, use a computer that is connected to the Internet and use an up-to-date web browser.  It is recommended that you use the most current version of:

Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge

Blackboard technical support offers a list of certified and compatible browsers, listed by Operating System, for use with Blackboard. Blackboard Compatible Browsers

1. Go to UB Learns and select “Login”.
   
   Enter your UBITName and password Click “Login”.
   
   (Your username and password are the same one you use for UB email).
   
   
2. Select “Courses” in the left navigation menu.
   
   If you do not see the left navigation menu, make sure you are viewing the page in a full screen.
   
   
3. Select the UBLearns “Course Catalog” link that is displayed on the top-right of the page.
   
   
4. Search for the course by entering edishp in the text box and then select “Go”.
   
   Two versions of the UB Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course will be displayed.
   
   
5. Enroll in the course.
   
   New Employees:
   
   Select course AMD_EDI_0520 and a down arrow will appear.
   
   Select the down arrow and then “Enroll”.
   
   Click “Submit” to proceed.  A window will appear confirming you have successfully enrolled in the course.
   
   Select the “OK” link found at the bottom right side of the screen to continue to the course.
   
   All Other Employees
   
   Select course AMD_EDI_0420 and a down arrow will appear.
   
   Select the down arrow and then “Enroll”.
   
   Click “Submit” to proceed.  A window will appear confirming you have successfully enrolled in the course.
   
   Select the “OK” link found at the bottom right side of the screen to continue to the course.
   
   
6. Read the Welcome Announcement from President Satish Tripathi.
   
   
7. Proceed to the training video.
   
   Select “Assignments” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Start the training by selecting the play button in the middle of the screen.
   
   To view with captioning, select the “Watch in Panopto” arrow.
   
   MAC Devices and Panopto
   
   If you are using a MAC device (laptop, desktop, iPad or iPhone) and the Safari browser, please review the following information regarding Panopto and the Safari browser:
   
   Panopto utilizes third-party cookies to Authenticate third-party Identity providers and requires that your browser accept third-party cookies.  The Safari browser in particular may require a settings change to view Panopto video files.
   
   Panopto’s How to enable support for 3rd Party browsers
   
   You may also download the training to an mp4 format by selecting the download arrow.
   
   When the video is complete, select “Assignments” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Select the “Mark Reviewed” link that is located below the video image.
   
   
8. Review and Acknowledge UB’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy.
   
   Select the link to read the “University at Buffalo’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy”. The policy will open in a new internet window.
   
   When finished reviewing the policy, select “Assignments” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Select the “Mark Reviewed” link that is located below the Policy link.
   
   
9. Take the quiz.
   
   Select “Assignments” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Select the “UB Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Quiz” link.
   
   Click the “Begin” link that is displayed on the bottom right of the page.
   
   Answer all of the questions.
   
   Click the “Save and Submit” link that is displayed on the bottom right of the page.  A test submitted message will appear.
   
   Select the “OK” link that is displayed on the bottom right of the page.
   
   Select “Assignments” link in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
   
   Select the “Mark Reviewed” link that is located below the quiz link.
   
   
10. View your grades.
    
    To view your grade, select the “My Quiz Grades” link in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
    
    Select “My Grades” again and your grade will display.
    
    Please retake the quiz if you received a grade below 75% and then select the “Mark Reviewed” link that is located below the quiz link.
    
    To successfully complete the course, you must obtain a grade of 75% and above on the quiz.
    
    
11. *Optional* - Create and Print a Certificate of Completion:
    
    Please note that it is not necessary to submit a Certificate of Completion, and your course completion will be automatically recorded upon completion of the previous steps.
    
    If you would like to create and/or print a Certificate of Completion, select “View/Print Certificate” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
    
    To print your certificate, select the printer icon.
    
    
12. Sign-out of UB Learns.
    
    Select “Sign Out” in the left navigation menu in UB Learns.
    
    Close all internet tabs.

Your completion of the online course will be recorded automatically in UB Learns.  EDI does not require completion certificates, but you have the option of viewing and printing a certificate after you complete the online course.  You will need to select the “Mark Reviewed” buttons on the following three required components of the course, as well as score a 75% or greater on the quiz:

1.       UB Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course – EDISHP

2.       University at Buffalo Discrimination and Harassment Policy

3.       UB Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Course – EDISHP                  Quiz

The online course is designed to be completed in approximately twenty minutes.

 Yes.  All employees must take the training, regardless of whether they are full-time, and regardless of classification or funding source. 

New York State requires employees to complete training on an annual basis.

Employees who are on leave must complete the training when they return from leave.  Taking the training is a work-related activity, and UB cannot require employees to work while they are on leave.

Yes.  New York State considers anyone receiving payment from the University to be an employee and this includes work study students.   They are therefore required to complete the training.  

The training you completed will meet UB’s training requirement as long as it includes all of the information required by New York State.  You may submit a certificate of completion of the training to EDI.  Please note that individual departments have the discretion to require additional training.

Call the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at (716) 645-2266 or fill out a contact form.

The Harassment Prevention Training program is an online training course available to anyone with a University at Buffalo appointment.

Refer to the section on:  How do I access the Training.

If you have a UB appointment and still cannot access the program, please contact the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) at (716) 645-2266, or fill out a contact form.

Please ensure that you are using the current version of Chrome, Firefox or Safari as your browser.  We have received feedback that the program does not operate as well using other browsers such as Internet Explorer.

The University at Buffalo will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure individuals with disabilities have equal access to the training content. Please contact Equity, Diversity and Inclusion by email at diversity@buffalo.edu, or by phone at (716) 645-2266 for assistance.

No.  Employees must be afforded work time to complete the training, as it is a required work activity.

Currently, employees must self-enroll using the directions on EDI's Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training webpage.  You can direct employees to enroll and link to this webpage.  

All UB employees, including new employees, must take sexual harassment prevention training.  If someone with a limited appointment has not taken UB's training in the past year, they will need to complete the online training.  If you are hiring a group of people for the summer only, you have the option of scheduling live training session with EDI through Zoom.

EDI will be tracking online program completion and loading this into UB InfoSource.  This information will display in your School, Department or Unit Liaison designee’s SIRI Training dashboard.

For live sessions, including sessions conducted through Zoom, EDI will provide a sign-in sheet for department liaisons to track attendance by name, date of training and person number.  The liaison can then upload the roster on EDI's website.  EDI will enter the completion information into UB InfoSource.

The New York State Division of Human Rights has instructed employers to use appropriate administrative remedies to ensure that all employees complete sexual harassment prevention training.  Accordingly, EDI will work with you and UB's Office of Employee Relations to follow up with the employees who do not comply with the training requirement.

Yes.  Equity, Diversity and Inclusion can present a live training to your department by Zoom.  We are also happy to join a regular department, school, or area meeting to present the information.  To accurately track attendees, we will require you to provide a roster of names and person numbers of individuals who participated following the training session or meeting.  To facilitate tracking, EDI can provide you with a department or area roster upon request prior to the training.  Please complete a training request form to request a Zoom training session.