Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention
“Eradicating discrimination and sexual harassment and fostering a respectful environment requires an ongoing, demonstrated commitment from all members of the University community."
Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D.
President
Washington State University
WSU is committed to being an institution that demonstrates trust and respect for all persons and cultivates individual and institutional integrity in all that we do. To this end, the resources below are intended to assist all members of the University community in the understanding and prevention of sexual harassment and discrimination.
Online Training Courses
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Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention - Online Overview
This online course is accessible by all current WSU students, faculty and staff. It provides a glossary of terms and an overview of different types of harassment, describes applicable WSU policies preventing harassment, identifies specific WSU offices and resources available to help in cases of discrimination and harassment.
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Preventing Harassment in the Workplace and on Campus
An online course licensed to Washington State University through the Office for Equal Opportunity, this training may be used for instruction by students, faculty and staff of WSU and for evaluation by others.
Live Training Courses
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Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention - Live Training Overview
This course is a live presentation of the "Online Overview" course by the same title (see above). Enroll in one of the offerings scheduled throughout the year by Human Resource Services. For complete scheduling details and to register online, use the above link access the course information page within your WSU Online Learning Account; then click on the triangular 
"launch" button near the title.
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College or Departmental Training
If desired, Colleges and Departments may request to schedule presentations for their faculty and staff by contacting Human Resource Services at 509-335-4521 or hrstraining@wsu.edu.
Contacts and Resources
Additional Training Resources
Below are selected SkillSoft resources from the WSU Online Learning System that focus on key harassment prevention issues. Click on the title of each resource to access the item.
- Sexual Harassment Awareness for Employees (Course Number: HR0181)
Did you know that the term "sexual harassment" wasn't coined until the 1960s? Yet, sexually harassing behaviors started long before the 60s--perhaps as early as 1734--and still occur today. In this course, learners will be asked to set aside previous notions, and learn about four elements that identify behavior as sexual harassment.
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Dealing with Sexual Harassment Claims (Course Number: HR0182)
Designed for front line managers and supervisors, this course focuses on the importance of effectively handling sexual harassment claims. It includes examples of best practices and and actions that promote compliance with sexual harassment policy.
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Workplace Harassment (Course Number: HR0151)
This course addresses issues of workplace harassment, including EEO issues and sexual harassment. It includes issues of inappropriate workplace behavior and how to confront it. This course also includes the responsibilities of all employees, as well as ways to prevent harassment in your organization.
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Laws and Ethics in the Workplace (Course Number HR0002)
Targeted especially for professional level employees and management new hires, this course emphasizes the need to understand the employment laws that protect you and your rights in the workplace, specifically in the areas of discrimination and harassment. It is equally important that you understand your legal and ethical obligations to WSU.
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The Sexual Harassment Handbook by Linda Gordon Howard
An east-to-read reference tool, this guide gives you step-by-step instruction for interactions on the job that involve human sexuality, miscommunication and misuse of power.
