Missouri State University is committed to providing all members of our community a place of study and work free from discrimination and harassment. The Office for Equity and Diversity has developed a three-course online training program designed to inform, educate and guide members of the University community on identifying and preventing discrimination and harassment.

Training Requirements:

All full-time and part-time faculty members, staff members, teaching assistants, graduate assistants, and student workers are required to successfully complete the three (3) part on-line Equity and Diversity training program: Preventing Sexual Harassment, Preventing Employment Discrimination, and In Their Shoes - Disability Awareness Training.  New University employees are required to successfully complete the on-line Equity and Diversity training program within thirty (30) calendar days from their start date.  Employees who are recently promoted to a supervisory position are required to complete the supervisory portion of the on-line Equity and Diversity training within thirty (30) calendar days from the start date of their promotion.  Please select the appropriate version of the courses based upon your position at the University . If you have questions, please contact the Office for Equity and Diversity for assistance.

The three-part training program is designed to inform, educate and guide members of the University community on identifying and preventing discrimination and harassment.  All University employees and faculty are required to complete the program. The provided links below will direct you to the online training program.

Preventing Sexual Harassment provides information that helps employees to identify and respond to sexually harassing behavior, understand legal and other consequences of sexual harassment, and explain the university's policies and procedures that prohibit sexual harassment and other forms of sex discrimination.

Preventing Employment Discrimination provides information on how to recognize and prevent discriminatory employment practices.  This course educates employees on federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, and university policies and procedures that prohibit discrimination in the workplace.

In Their Shoes - Disability Awareness Training helps employees enhance their knowledge, skills, and comfort level when working with individuals with disabilities.