Mandatory reporter training available in Workday

October 29, 2024 (Volume 48, Number 5)

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The Office of Civil Rights and Title IX (OCRTIX) training module for mandatory reporting is now available in Workday for all employees to review and certify their completion.

The module, found under "Workday Learning," takes about 30 minutes to complete, including a content review and a brief assessment. Federal regulations mandate that universities offer this training and monitor its completion. Monitoring will be conducted through Workday with the OCRTIX, appointing officers and supervisors.

Kathleen VanderVeen, associate vice president, deputy inclusion and equity officer and Title IX coordinator, said it's crucial that all GVSU employees, including student employees, resident assistants and graduate assistants, promptly report any known details of actual or suspected discrimination, harassment or misconduct to OCRTIX.

VanderVeen said the only exceptions are employees designated as confidential resources, such as counselors in the University Counseling Center, victim advocates, ombuds and human subject researchers (during their studies). Confidential employees must still provide impacted individuals with information about how to contact the OCRTIX, how to make a complaint and how OCRTIX can help.

Failure of a mandatory reporter to report an incident of discrimination, harassment or misconduct that they are aware of is a violation of GVSU policy and can be subject to disciplinary action. Employees participating in public awareness events, which are confidential to encourage participation and open dialogue, are exempt from mandatory reporter obligations regarding information learned during the event.

Any questions or concerns related to this training can be directed to VanderVeen at [email protected].