(A)
Policy statement
The vehicle for the university of
Toledo's ("UT") diversity initiatives are diversity workshops and online
training. The online training and workshops are offered to ensure that all
employees are aware of the university's commitment to diversity, inclusion and
mutual respect. To assure compliance, all employees will participate in the
appropriate training:
Medical center "(UTMC") employees will
participate in diversity education at new employee orientation or online
training (for those who are not required to attend new employee
orientation.
Non-UTMC university employees will
participate in diversity workshops through new employee orientation,
face-to-face training, or online training.
The university believes that the
respective workshops and online training are consistent with the university's
definition of diversity. The office of diversity and inclusion is responsible
for the implementation of the development of the modules and workshops and will
serve as the resource for questions on tracking of training completion. As
such, these modules and workshops are important to the university achieving its
strategic direction, embodying its core values and advancing its
mission.
All faculty, staff, employees and
volunteers are required to satisfactorily complete the respective face-to-face
or online training as appropriately noted for their designation of UTMC
employees or non-UTMC university employees.
(B)
Purpose of
policy
The university supports the value of
diversity among its students, patients, volunteers, employees and constituent
community. The online training and workshops will explain the important role
that diversity has in the enrichment of the university and hospital experience.
The institution's collective purpose is to enhance the educational, patient
care and social experiences of all individuals who are associated with the
university.
(C)
Definition of diversity
Diversity is a core value of the
university of Toledo. As a scholarly community that encourages diversity of
thought as reflected in our broad array of disciplines, we embrace the many
things in life that makes us different. The university welcomes people of all
racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, national and international
backgrounds. We embrace diversity of pedagogy, religion, age, ability, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, and political affiliation. Diversity
is essential to our ability to survive and thrive. Every individual is a
necessary asset, and we demonstrate this every day in our policies, practices,
and operating procedures.
(D)
Procedure
(1)
The office of
diversity and inclusion is responsible for the implementation of the
development of the modules and workshops and will serve as the resource for
questions on tracking of training completion.
(2)
Employees will be
required to attend a:
(a)
session at new employee orientation,
(b)
a face-to-face
diversity training (offered on a regular basis), or
(c)
online modules
housed in lawroom, the university's online compliance training
program.
(3)
Completion and tracking information will be made
available to all participants.
(4)
Responsibilities
of chairs, department heads and supervisors
To require participation
by:
(a)
Ensuring that new employees/staff/volunteers register and
attend a diversity training session.
(b)
Requiring that
all employees complete the online training or workshops within three months of
employment.
