Equal Opportunity, Diversity, & Inclusion August 19, 2019 Renisha Gibbs, SHRM-SCP, SPHR Associate Vice President for Human Resources/ Finance and Administration Chief of Staff & Chief Diversity Officer

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

Non-Discrimination 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).

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 two days) if: Affected party is a student; Affected party is someone you supervise; Incident involves sexual violence; 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: Title IX Director Mandy Hambleton: mhambleton@fsu.edu or (850) 644-6271 Other Discrimination: Dean of Students Department

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.

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

Campus Diversity & Inclusion Resources FSU Strategic Plan- Goal III Diversity & Inclusion Council Initiatives NCBI Affinity Groups 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 Black Faculty & Staff Network (BFSN) LGBTQ+ Faculty & Staff Network Veterans Friends & Families Group (VF2G) South Asian Noles Association (SANA) Association of Chinese Professors at FSU (ASP-FSU) Women in STEM For more information on NCBI or FSU’s Affinity Groups, contact: Michelle Douglas, Director, Office of Human Resources at mbdouglas@fsu.edu or (850) 644-7950.

D&I 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 NCBI The campus NCBI team facilitates prejudice reduction workshops, serves as a critical response team, and incorporates the principles of inclusion and social justice throughout campus policy, procedures, and decision making. Embracing Diversity This training course covers an overview to diversity and inclusion, such as history, definitions, what diversity & inclusion means to FSU. Contact the Training and Organizational Development Office for additional training options at Training@fsu.edu or (850) 644-8724.

2014 − 2018 Heed Award Winner 2016 -2018 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. REPORT.FSU.EDU