From the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Affirmative Action 

To All Members of the University at Buffalo Community:

We are pleased to announce the implementation of a new sexual harassment education
and prevention program designed for employees and students at the University at
 Buffalo.  Please see the attached letter from President John B. Simpson.

This new program is an on-line tutorial that includes the following information:

 definitions of behaviors that constitute sexual harassment
 information about related laws and policies
 interactive exercises to test the user’s knowledge
 extensive resource material
 reporting procedures
 campus contacts 

Additional features of the program include a short subject mastery test, a completion
certificate that can be printed for the individual’s record, and an e-mail link for user comments.

Members of the University community are encouraged to avail themselves of this resource and to become informed about our collective responsibility to maintain a campus environment free from sexual harassment or any form of discrimination.
The direct link to the on-line program is https://secure.newmedialearning.com/psh/ubuffalo/

In addition to this new program, the University has established a corps of trained
Sexual Harassment Advisors, including faculty and staff members, in units
across the campus.  The primary responsibilities of these Advisors are to
serve as a resource for faculty, staff and students on questions related to
sexual harassment, and to assist with information dissemination and
education.  Contact information for Advisors and the program link are
located on the Equity, Diversity & Affirmative Action Administration
website:  http://affirmativeaction.buffalo.edu/training.htm

Additional program links will be available through both Human Resource Services and
Student Affairs web sites.

Questions regarding this program should be directed to the Office of Equity, Diversity
and Affirmation Action Administration at 645-2266.  For those employees
whose work does not require them to have direct computer access, departments
may also contact this office for consultation and assistance with alternate
training arrangements.

Sincerely,
Barbara A. Burke
Affirmative Action Officer (Interim)