Equal Opportunity, Diversity, and Title IX August 21, 2017 Renisha Gibbs, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Associate Vice President for Human Resources/ Finance and Administration Chief of Staff

Objectives Create inclusive, harassment-free campus Understand your obligations under law and policy Ensure reporting and efficient response Know your resources

What are Compliance, Diversity, & Inclusion? Ensuring that people feel they belong. Creating a culture that invites: collaboration, learning from differences, flexibility, equity, innovation, and open opportunity. Maximizing the performance of the organization. Recognizing, appreciating, and valuing the differences and similarities of people. Going beyond compliance for protected groups. We have already established a foundation for how we approach efforts at diversity an inclusion at FSU. At the base of the foundation is our constant attention to being compliant with all federal, state and local as related to equal opportunity and compliance. The minimum based on law – prevent and address protected group discrimination.

Compliance: Non-Discrimination Laws Federal Law Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972 Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act Americans with Disabilities Act Pregnancy Discrimination Act Rehabilitation Act Equal Pay Act State Law Florida Civil Rights Act Protection of Vulnerable Persons Act FSU’s Policies Sex Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, & Non-Retaliation Americans with Disabilities Act

FSU’s Policies Equal Opportunity Statement* Equal Opportunity, Non-Discrimination, & Non- Retaliation Policy Title IX Statement* Sex Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Policy *See handouts

Non-Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct Policies Prohibit: Denying employment/educational opportunities Taking negative employment/academic action Quid pro quo Creating a hostile work/academic environment Because of an individual’s membership in a protected group

Protected Groups at FSU FSU prohibits discrimination based on: race, creed, color, sex,*+ religion,* national origin, age, disability,* genetic information, veterans’ status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and other legally protected groups. *Duty to provide reasonable accommodations. + Sex includes gender and pregnancy, and prohibits Sexual Misconduct (sex stereotyping, animosity, harassment, assault/rape, domestic/dating violence, stalking, & exploitation).

Examples of Inappropriate Behavior Mocking clothes, food, or physical appearance of people from different cultures, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, etc. Humor based on stereotyping/denigrating members of protected groups. (Avoid in-group joking.) Hate speech. Continued unwelcome flirting/requests for dates. Obscene gestures, sounds, jokes, practical jokes, emails, texts, leering. Giving unwelcome sexually suggestive compliments or touching, including hugging. Harassing a colleague who is transitioning from one gender to another.

Zero Tolerance Policy FSU has a duty to: Investigate Eliminate Address effects Prevent recurrence Applies to all students, faculty, staff, visitors, and contractors. Applies to all programs and activities, on and off campus.

Reporting Obligations Everyone is encouraged to report - All incidents. Faculty - Mandatory reporting (within 2 days) if: Affected party is a student; Affected party is someone you supervise; Incident involves sexual battery; or Incident involves a minor. * Make the report; do not investigate! * Err on the side of caution. Report, even if unsure. Call to consult. Faculty are considered “responsible employees” under university policies with mandatory reporting obligations.

Where to Report Complaints against Faculty, Staff, or Third Parties Human Resources, Equal Opportunity & Compliance (EOC) Amber Wagner: amwagner@fsu.edu or (850) 645-1458 Marcy Valenzuela: mvalenzuela@fsu.edu or (850) 645-9469 Complaints against Students Online: https://report.fsu.edu Sexual Misconduct: Interim Title IX Director Aishah Casseus: acasseus@fsu.edu or (850) 644-1774 Other Discrimination: Dean of Students Department

Reporting Triggers “Knew or Should Have Known” Standard Duty to report and respond if: Individual mentions Affected party Responding party You witness (see or hear) 2nd Hand Reports (co-workers/students/police/media) Rumor mill

FSU Confidential Sources Victim Advocate Program Mental Health Counselors University Counseling Center/Employee Assistance Program Health Center Medical Staff Pastoral Counselors Referring the affected person to a confidential resource does NOT fulfill your reporting obligation. You must also report the names of the parties involved and all relevant information.

Non-Retaliation Retaliation is prohibited against individuals who: Make a complaint Help someone report Participate in investigations Request an accommodation Otherwise oppose discriminatory conduct

Vulnerable Persons Act Florida Law: requires everyone in the state to personally report child abuse to the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Child Abuse, Abandonment, or Neglect Sexual Harassment Sexual Violence Also report to FSUPD (all) and Human Resources, EOC (if sexual harassment/violence). They will handle any investigation or referral If the child is in immediate danger, call 911, then report to DCF and FSUPD FDLE sexual predator and sexual offender registry Website: https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/ or Toll-free #: (888) 357-7332) *See handout Florida has the toughest mandatory child abuse reporting law in the nation.

Campus Diversity & Inclusion Resources Diversity & Inclusion Council Affinity Groups Initiatives Learning Opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion Council Develops policies, programs, groups, and special initiatives that address diversity and inclusion President John Thrasher Steering Committee President's Cabinet Council Faculty, Staff, Students, Community Members HR Administrative Liaisons Human Resources Staff Affinity Groups Develops policies, programs, groups, and special initiatives that address diversity and inclusion. Diversity & Inclusion Operating Plan Created in 2009 Approved by the Board of Trustees Diversity and Inclusion Council Heads efforts to implement this plan Led by the President Facilitated by the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer

Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives Recruit, develop, and retain diverse faculty and staff Recruit and graduate outstanding and diverse students Develop and strengthen partnerships with diverse internal and external organizations

Affinity Groups Latin@ Faculty Advocacy and Resource Group Dr. Delia Poey- dpoey@fsu.edu Black Faculty & Staff Network (BFSN) Dr. Rhea Lathan- rlathan@fsu.edu LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Network Mr. Josh Kinchen- jkinchen@fsu.edu Dr. Karin Brewster- brewster@fsu.edu Veteran Friends & Family Group (VF2G) Mr. Michael “Pete” Peterson- mpeterson@fsu.edu South Asian Noles Association (SANA) Mr. Somnath Chatterjee- somnath@fsu.edu

Diversity & Inclusion Learning Opportunities D&I Certificate Series (core courses): PDDI01 D&I Certificate Orientation DDI02 Cultural Competence & Higher Education PDDI03 Cultural Competence in Administration & Management PDDI04 Cultural Competence in Teaching & Research Contact the Training and Organizational Development Office for additional training options, (850) 644-8724 or training@fsu.edu

2014 - 2017 Heed Award Winner 2016 & 2017 National Diversity Champion

Final Thoughts Model appropriate behavior Set the tone/culture (professional filter) Encourage reporting Silence and inaction also send a message Proactively manage class/work environment Know your responsibilities Actively promote inclusion If you see something, say something Remind students/Regularly circulate policies Contact Human Resources For consultation To report incidents BEFORE taking action Especially if recent protected activity (Retaliation)

To make a report or get help contact: Thank You To make a report or get help contact: Human Resources, Equal Opportunity & Compliance, (850) 645-6519 or eoc@fsu.edu