Education and Training

Scheduling a Live Training Session

Scheduling a Live Training Session

The Office of Equal Opportunity offers education and training services to all members of the University on topics related to civil rights compliance, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and hostile environment.

When possible, the office will tailor training offerings to meet the needs of participants. Our workshops are designed to be helpful to attendees and to provide ample opportunity for participation. 

For questions regarding training offerings or to schedule a training, please contact equalopportunity-group@uri.edu. Phone: 401-874-4009. For TTY assistance, contact R.I. Relay Services at 711.


Self-Paced Training Available on Brightspace

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Civil Rights Laws and Research Activities: A Guide for Inclusion and Compliance

The Office of Equal Opportunity has partnered with the Office of Research Administration to introduce this self-paced training available on Brightspace.

DETAILS

Audience: URI Lead Principal Investigators (PIs) and Their Key Personnel.
Registration: This training is discoverable. URI Lead PIs and Their Key Personnel must log into Brightspace and select “Discover” in the blue menu at the top of the screen (menu bar). Please enter “Civil Rights Laws and Research Activities: A Guide for Inclusion and Compliance” in the search bar to locate the training and self-enroll.

Brightspace Link: https://brightspace.uri.edu/


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URI mascot: Rhody Ram.

Building a Safe Workplace: Discrimination, Violence, and Hazing Prevention

The University of Rhode Island has introduced this self-paced training available on Brightspace.

DETAILS

Audience: URI new hires and existing employees.
Registration: This training is discoverable. URI new hires and existing employees must log into Brightspace and select “Discover” in the blue menu at the top of the screen (menu bar). Please enter “Building a Safe Workplace: Discrimination, Violence, and Hazing Prevention” in the search bar to locate the training and self-enroll.

Brightspace Link: https://brightspace.uri.edu/