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Spring Updates from the Office of Equal Opportunity

Now Open: Equal Opportunity Essentials Certificate

The Essentials certificate bundles four Equal Opportunity courses to provide the reason and know-how to support a safe, healthy and resilient university community. If you complete all four workshops listed below by June 1, 2025, you will receive a Credly badge and certificate.

Fundamentals of Equal Opportunity
Applied Skills of Equal Opportunity
Discrimination and Harassment Prevention and Response
Americans with Disabilities Act

Recently completed EO courses will count toward your certificate upon enrollment. Track your progress in REPORTER!

Upcoming Webinars

We still have webinars open for registration this semester!

Fundamentals of Equal Opportunity
May 6 (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.)

Applied Skills in Equal Opportunity
April 11 (10 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

Search Committee Training
April 2 (2 p.m. – 3 p.m.)
April 24 (11 a.m. – 12 p.m.)

The Ripple Effect

The annual Sisterhood Dinner, hosted by The Council on the Status of Women (CSW), The Women’s Center, and the Office of Equal Opportunity, took place on February 24. Read about the event and this year’s award winners here. This year’s theme was “The Ripple Effect,” and CSW chair Taufika Islam Williams shared her story of how women in her life have impacted her trajectory.

Professional Development Opportunities

BRIDGES information session – BRIDGES is a professional development program dedicated to supporting colleagues in higher education who seek to gain or strengthen their academic leadership capabilities. Join this virtual info session to learn about the program (April 17, 12-12:30 p.m.). Register to attend.

Fostering a Positive Workplace Culture (PWC) certificate – This certificate program offers a comprehensive learning experience, integrating key objectives from three required courses: Intercultural Awareness & Workplace Scenarios, Interpersonal to Organizational Culture, and Proactive Leadership for Creating Accountability and Handling Conflict. All three workshops will be offered in person May 19-21. Read more.

Virtual ADA Conference – this free conference will feature the latest information on ADA regulations, accessibility standards, implementation strategies, and best practices. June 3-5, 2025. Register by May 2. Read more.

Day of Giving is March 26!

Thinking about where to make a donation on NC State’s DoG next week? Consider the Office of Equal Opportunity! Your gift makes a difference for the NC State community by strengthening prevention- and awareness-based programs and accommodations and education about accessible educational experiences. Donations can be made to the Disability Resource Office Enhancement Fund or the Office of Equal Opportunity Fund.