Office of the Vice Chancellor for Access, Civil Rights & Community
Monday, September 21, 2026
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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Join OAE's Accommodation Specialists to learn about the basic concepts and principles of workplace accommodations, including disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodations. We will review important terms and definitions, employee rights, and how to initiate the process. All employees (including graduate and undergraduate student employees) are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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This training equips supervisors and HR staff with a practical understanding of their role while EEO Compliance responds to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct in their unit.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
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Are you curious to learn more about how the university's Employee Accommodations process works? Join our Accommodation Specialists, Doug Maxey and Heather Mihaly, to learn about the interactive process, including when and how to submit an accommodation request, what information we will seek, and what to expect once the process is under way.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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Are you a supervisor or HR professional looking to learn more about the employee accommodation process? Join M.T. Hudson and Nizam Arain from the Office for Access & Equity to learn about the interactive process, including who can request an accommodation, how we review and evaluate requests, and the collaborative role of supervisors and HR professionals.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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This training provides graduate student employees with an overview of the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy and Sexual Misconduct Policy, including reporting obligations, available resources, and best practices for responding to concerns that may arise in the context of their graduate employee role.
Monday, October 5, 2026
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
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This training provides a general overview of the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and Nondiscrimination Policy, including prohibited conduct, available resources, and reporting options. Participants will learn when and how to report concerns and gain an understanding of the assessment, response, and resolution procedures followed after a report is received.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Join M.T. Hudson and Heather Mihaly for an Accessibility & Accommodations Division Lunch & Learn event. This presentation will focus on non-visible disabilities, including common misconceptions, accommodations issues, and ways to create an inclusive environment for all employees. Human Resources professionals and supervisors across campus are welcomed to attend!
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
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Join the ADA Coordinator for a faculty- and staff-focused webinar about disability access and the how-tos of designing events for the inclusion of people with disabilities.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Join the Deputy ADA Coordinator to explore the topic of researching the accessibility of digital tools for purchase or use on campus. Learn what to look for from vendors and how to communicate with them about accessibility. Attendees will also be introduced to the accessibility evaluation form, and how to interpret it's results to better inform alternative access plan.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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This training equips supervisors and HR staff with a practical understanding of their role while EEO Compliance responds to allegations of discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct in their unit.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Are you interested in learning more about pregnancy-related accommodations for employees? M.T. Hudson and Nizam Arain from the Office for Access & Equity will discuss accommodations for pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, including lactation spaces/breaks. We will also review how to submit a request and how the interactive process unfolds from there.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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This training provides graduate student employees with an overview of the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy and Sexual Misconduct Policy, including reporting obligations, available resources, and best practices for responding to concerns that may arise in the context of their graduate employee role.
Thursday, November 19, 2026
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Join the Office for Access & Equity - Employee Accommodations team for a discussion of the latest developments and emerging topics related to disability, pregnancy, and religious accommodations in the workplace, intersections with other employee rights/benefits, and how inclusive practices are evolving.
