Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Training

Preventing Harassment & Discrimination Assessment Form

This form is used to accompany New York State's Sexual Harassment Prevention Training – 2023. While watching the training video, please note your answers to the case studies and exercises in this form.

Once you have documented your answers for all case studies and exercises, you will be prompted to review and sign IC's sexual harassment prevention policies and campus resources documents.

You may save your progress and return at any time by select "Save and Resume Later" at the bottom of the form.
Once you have completed all tasks, please submit this form to Human Resources by clicking "Submit".

If you have questions about this training, please contact HumanResources@Ithaca.edu.

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Case Study 1: Accidentally on Purpose

June's manager asked her a personal question that made her uncomfortable. Was this sexual harassment?*

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True or False: John's behavior has escalated above a trivial inconvenience to sexual harassment.*

True False

Case Study 2: One Moment in Time

True or False: Xander sent the image from his personal phone to Whitney's personal phone, so this is not a workplace issue.*

Yes No

True or False: A hostile work environment cannot exist while working from home.*

True False

Case Study 3: Working Twice as Hard

True or False: Dr. Grey's conduct is likely racial discrimination.*

Yes No

True or False: Dr. Grey's conduct is likely sexual harassment.*

True False

Case Study 4: Shaken, Not Stirred

True or False: Jason's behavior could be harassment of Jamila.*

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True or False: Jamila cannot complain of harassment because she voluntarily engaged in sexual activity with Jason.*

True False

Can Jamila complain of harassment if she got the shifts she wanted?*

True False

True or False: It is now "too late" for Jamila to complain. Her relationship with Jason was consensual so there is no proof she is receiving less favorable shifts due to the breakup.*

True False

Exercises

Sex Stereotyping Exercise: Which of the scenarios described are examples of sex stereotyping and therefore potential grounds for a gender discrimination claim? (Select all that apply.)*

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Harassment Scenario Exercise: Which of the scenarios describes are a reason an employee might file a harassment or discrimination claim? (Select all that apply.)*

A patient harasses his at-home caregiver. A customer asks a waitress to remove her mask so he can decide how much to tip. An employee frequently comments with discriminatory language on a coworker's social media posts. An employee gets handsy with his colleague at a hotel bar during a conference. A copy repair person tells jokes that are degrading toward women while fixing the copier. Cleaners employed by the building an organization rents space in discuss their sexual prowess loudly. A hotel guest gropes a housekeeper as she walks by.

Bystander Intervention Exercise: What method of bystander intervention is being used in the scenarios described?

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Case Study 5: Domestic Disturbance

True or False: Dan appearing in only a towel is harassment.*

True False

As a domestic worker, is Maria protected against sexual harassment?*

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True or False: Lisa did not fire Maria, so her online post is not retaliation.*

True False

Case Study 6: Call Me By My Name

True or False: Erin can file a complaint against Vanessa and Jessica for gender discrimination.*

True False

Case Study 7: Banking On You

True or False: This is not sexual harassment because Sawyer and Hayden were in a consensual relationship, and Sawyer's behavior is typical of anyone dealing with a hard breakup.*

True False

True or False: This is a personal issue between Sawyer and Hayden and co-workers should not get involved.*

True False

Case Study 8: No Go Joe

True or False: Mallory's only option is to confront Joe directly about his behavior by writing a report and submitting it to Joe.*

True False

IC Policies and Campus Resources

Title IX Resources:

Reporting Sexual Misconduct

This link will bring you the College’s SHARE website that offers a comprehensive overview of Title IX, resources, options and links to policies.

NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence

This website offers access to advocacy agencies, available to support you.

Reporting or Responding to Sexual Misconduct at IC

This is the college's response to discrimination complaints, including the process for employee-involved sexual misconduct.

Clery Act Compliance:

Clery Act Compliance: Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

The Clery Act is a consumer protection law designed to keep campus community members, parents/guardians, and prospective community members informed on safety and security policies and procedures and crime statistic disclosure. Most importantly, the Clery Act is designed to ensure the health and safety of our community remains at the forefront of our minds. Refer to this link to find IC resources pertaining to the Clery Act.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

Bias Impact Reporting Form

The Bias Impact Reporting Form is intended to provide students, staff, and faculty with a centralized way of accessing resources if they experience or witness a bias incident on campus, via social media, or at a college-affiliated event. This process is a tool that is being used in addition to formal complaint options.

Diversity & Inclusion Formal Complaint

This form can be used to file a formal complaint

Employee Assistance Program

ENI's Employee Asssistance Program is a third party that provides resources for Ithaca College employees, including confidential counseling services, child/elder care resources, and legal and financial consultations, among others.

Additional Resources:

I have read and reviewed the following policies and resources.*

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