Q. Do I have to complete the training?
A. In October 2018, New York State passed a law requiring all employees to complete training on the topic of sexual harassment prevention every year.
At Syracuse University, this includes, full time faculty, part time faculty, regular full time and part time staff, temporary staff, and event staff.
Q. How do I verify that I have completed the training?
A. Once you’ve successfully completed the training and survey questions, you will receive a confirmation email from equalopp@syr.edu and notification of your completion will be automatically sent to the office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution services. If you have specific questions regarding verification, please contact Christina Percoski at crpercos@syr.edu.
Q. If I have another employer and have already completed sexual harassment prevention training for New York State, do I have to take this training as well?
A. If the training you completed is in the current calendar year and complies with the NYS requirements, you can provide a copy of your certificate in lieu of completing the Syracuse University course.
Q. If I have student workers, do they need to complete the training?
A. Individuals who have a primary association with Syracuse University as a student are not required to complete the training, but may do so if desired. Those who are students at other institutions who are working at Syracuse University are primarily affiliated with Syracuse University through their employment and as such will be required to complete the training.
Q. Is this training accessible?
A. We are committed to accessibility. Several steps have been taken to ensure the training is as accessible to as many campus community members as possible. If you have any trouble completing the survey questions through the Qualtrics software please contact the office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services for assistance. equalopp@syr.edu or 315-443-4018.
Q. If I have already taken the Sexual Harassment Prevention training course through EverFi, do I need to complete this training as well?
A. If you can provide your certificate of completion for the EverFi training "Preventing Harassment and Discrimination" in the current calendar year, that satisfies the training requirement and you do not need to complete the review video. Please email your certificate to Christina Percoski at crpercos@syr.edu.
Q. What should I do if I’m having technical issues?
A. Please contact your department’s IT services professional for assistance.
Q. The survey required me to enter my 9 digit SUID, where do I find this?
A. Your SUID is the first 9 digits on your ID card, you can also find this number on your paystub. If you still cannot locate your SUID number, please contact the individual in your department that processes payroll.
Q. I completed the training last year, do I need to complete it again?
A. NYS law requires all employees to complete sexual harassment prevention training every year. If you complete training last year and have not attended or completed another training this year you are required to complete it on or before September 30.
If you completed training through another employer or if you are a new hire and completed the EverFi online course "Preventing Harassment and Discrimination" in the current calendar year, you may have satisfied this requirement. Contact Christina Percoski, crpercos@syr.edu with questions.
Q. I am interested in additional professional development or training opportunities. Are there additional resources available?
A. Yes, to learn more about opportunities available through the office of Equal Opportunity, Inclusion and Resolution Services, please visit https://inclusion.syr.edu/training-development/ .
Q. Can my team complete the training as a group?
A. The webinar video can be viewed as a group. However, individuals will each need to independently access and complete the Qualtrics survey and certify they have completed the training and reviewed the University policy.