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University Required Training

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Note: The list of required trainings below are for all WSU employees. Depending on your position role and duties you may have additional required trainings. Your immediate supervisor will provide you with the information on any other required trainings for your role.

Recommended Courses

  • Whistleblower Act: The intent of the Whistleblower Act enacted by the Washington State Legislature is to provide an avenue for state employees to report improper governmental actions. All WSU employees at all levels of the institution are encouraged to participate in this training.
  • Business Policies, Procedures and Records Retention: This workshop discusses how to use WSU’s Business Policies and Procedures Manual, how the manual is updated and its history. Records scheduling, records retention and state records requirements are also discussed.
  • Equity 101: Defining and Cultivating Inclusive Excellence at WSU: In this interactive workshop, the presenters will articulate WSU values related to equity and inclusive excellence as participants, engage in exploring key terms related to equity and inclusion, examine notions of intent versus impact, and build knowledge around affirming language.
  • Public Records and Records Requests: As a public institution, Washington State University is obligated to produce, upon request, any records or documents it keeps of its activities. This course is designed to review the basics of the Public Records Law.

Faculty Specific Orientation

Faculty Orientation: Each fall the Office of the Provost sponsors an orientation specifically for new WSU Faculty.