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UB is committed to a workplace where every person feels safe, respected and valued. As part of that commitment, faculty and staff complete required training each year on workplace conduct, harassment prevention, civil rights and ethics. Together, these trainings support a safe, ethical and welcoming campus community.
See what training applies to you, when it is due, and how to complete it.
Most faculty and staff complete four required trainings each year. Any exceptions are noted.
Training | Description | Who Must Complete | Due Date | How to Complete it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required by New York State, this covers UB’s expectations for professional, respectful behavior in the workplace. Completing this training means knowing what’s expected of you and what you can expect from your colleagues. | Most faculty and staff | Oct. 31 | UB Edge or UB Learns, depending on appointment type* | |
| Required by New York State, this training reinforces UB’s commitment to a campus free from harassment, where every person can work and learn in a safe and respectful environment. | All faculty, staff and student employees | Oct. 31 | UB Learns combined EDI compliance course or live Zoom session** | |
| Required by SUNY. Addresses your rights and responsibilities related to discrimination based on race and national origin, including antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of harassment. Supports UB’s ongoing work to create an environment where every person is treated with dignity. | All paid UB employees | Oct. 31 | UB Learns combined EDI compliance course or live Zoom session** | |
| Required by New York State for all state employees (Research Foundation and UB Foundation employees are exempt). Covers the Public Officers Law and related ethics laws and regulations. | New York State employees, including student employees; RF and UBF employees are exempt | Dec. 31 | On-demand training or live webinar, depending on hire date | |
*Workplace Violence and Bullying Prevention Training for the current cycle is available on Aug. 31, 2026.
**Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and Title VI Training are completed through the same combined EDI Compliance Training in UB Learns or through a live Zoom session. | ||||
Required by New York State, this training helps ensure a respectful, professional workplace where everyone can do their best work.
Employee Relations
ub-employeerelations@buffalo.edu
716-645-5288
Required by New York State, this training reinforces UB’s commitment to a campus free from harassment, where every person can work and learn in a safe and respectful environment.
SUNY requires this training for all employees. It covers rights and responsibilities related to discrimination based on race and national origin, including antisemitism, Islamophobia, and other forms of harassment, and supports UB’s commitment to dignity and inclusion.
equity@buffalo.edu
716‑645‑2266
Required by New York State and provided by Internal Audit in partnership with the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, this training gives state employees an understanding of ethics laws governing public service and helps prevent ethics violations before they occur.
All New York State employees, including student employees. Research Foundation and UB Foundation employees are exempt.
| Employee Status | 2026 Requirement | 2027 Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| New Hire Employees | Complete the Live CETC within 90 days of appointment to your state job. Register Here https://ethics.ny.gov/comprehensive-ethics-training-course-cetc-openings | Complete Online On-Demand Ethics Refresher Training on or before December 31, 2027. |
| Existing Employees who completed an online Ethics Refresher (OER) in 2025 | Complete the Live CETC on or before December 31, 2026. Register Here https://ethics.ny.gov/comprehensive-ethics-training-course-cetc-openings | Complete Online On-Demand Ethics Refresher Training on or before December 31, 2027. |
| Existing Employees who completed the Live CETC Training in 2025 | Complete Ethics Refresher Training on or before December 31, 2026. https://ethics.ny.gov/demand-ethics-refresher-training | Complete the Live CETC on or before December 31, 2027. |
Kara Kearney‑Saylor, Director of Internal Audit and Ethics Officer
karakear@buffalo.edu
716‑829‑6943
Do I need to complete these every year?
Yes. All four trainings are required annually.
I completed qualifying training elsewhere. Can I submit that?
If the outside training meets the required guidelines, you may be able to submit proof of completion through the process listed by EDI at buffalo.edu/equity/trainings-and-presentations/external-cert
I completed Sexual Harassment Prevention and Title VI during new employee onboarding. Do I need to complete them again this year?
No. Completion during new employee onboarding counts toward the annual requirement for that year.
What if I need an accommodation to access training content?
Contact EDI at equity@buffalo.edu or 716-645-2266. UB will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all training content.
What if I’m not sure a training applies to me?
Review the audience details on this page or contact your unit HR office.
What if I have trouble accessing a training?
Contact the department listed under each training, or reach out to your unit HR office.
Updated 07/06/2026