Supporting Inclusion for all
New York State requires all employers to provide annual, interactive sexual harassment prevention training to all employees.
In addition, New York State mandates that all faculty, staff, and students complete annual Title VI training addressing discrimination on the basis of race and national origin, including antisemitism and Islamophobia.
As part of this annual training, an optional learning module on Accessibility and Accommodations is also included to support a more inclusive and equitable campus environment.
As in previous years, EDI will offer employees two different options for meeting their training obligations.
EDI has developed an online program that meets all New York State requirements for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training, Title VI Training, and Accessibility and Accommodations. Each course is delivered as a learning module in UB Learns and includes two components:
A narrated PowerPoint that explains:
The program also informs faculty and professional staff of their obligations to report incidents of sexual harassment, sexual violence, racism, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and other inappropriate speech or social media content and conduct disclosed by students or otherwise brought to their attention.
A short quiz to reinforce learning, followed by an acknowledgment of the university’s:
If you are having difficulties accessing, finishing, or finding EDI's compliance training courses, please complete our online form.
Be sure to include which EDI course module your question relates to and describe the issue you are experiencing.
To access the course, you will need to log into UB Learns. Select Log in to UB Learns and log in with your UBIT Name and UBIT Password.
Use the following detailed instructions and quick start guide to assist you in completing the course.
EDI offers live Zoom webinar training sessions for individuals who prefer instructor-led learning. Each session is one hour in length and includes an optional 15-minute question-and-answer period.
The webinars cover all content included in the UB Learns compliance course and satisfy the University's Sexual Harassment Prevention and Title VI training requirements.
Accessibility and Language Support
If you require accessibility accommodations or language support, please contact equity@buffalo.edu to discuss your needs and submit a request.
Upcoming Live Zoom Webinar Sessions:
Starting this academic year, New York State is requiring all colleges and universities to provide annual Title VI training to students and employees. A brief Title VI training course will appear in your My Courses section in UB Learns. The training includes an explanation of Title VI’s protections, examples of situations that could violate Title VI, how to file a report of discrimination or harassment, and how UB balances Title VI’s requirements with First Amendment (free speech) protections.
All students are required to complete Title VI training.
Many people with UB appointments have taken training elsewhere. This training will count toward meeting UB's requirements if it meets guidelines established by the New York State Division of Human Rights.
Departments who have completed a live training session for EDI Compliance Training, select the link below to submit your completed roster.