Equal Employment Opportunity & Diversity Fundamentals

Course Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this required course and training, participants should be able to:

• Explain equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, protected classes and other concepts and principles related to EEO.
• Understand standards courts and investigators use to determine if and when illegal discrimination has occurred in the workplace.
• Describe federal and state laws related to EEO and the scope and responsibilities of supervisors/ managers for enforcement of these laws.
• Engage in legally defensible hiring practices.
• Recognize, prevent, and correct unlawful workplace harassment.
• Understand employees’, supervisors’ and managers’ rights and responsibilities with regards to upholding EEO policies and practices.
• Create and maintain an inclusive and productive environment where all employees feel valued and respected; and,
• Identify best practices for working in a diverse work environment.

How do I access the course?

University employees access the training through the NC Learning Center, a statewide learning management system, as an extended enterprise user. University employees will need to register with the North Carolina Learning Center and create an account.  Employees can use the "Quick Reference Guide" for assistance with creating an account, or employees may contact Sloane Abell, who is the designated UNCW Training Coordinator for EEODF by e-mailing abells@uncw.edu or by calling 910-962-3856.

What is the course/curriculum structure and how long will it take to complete the course?

The course is offered in a blended format: 3.5 hours of online training, which includes a final assessment, and one full day of instructor-led classroom training.  Approximate times for completing the course are listed below.