Instructor
Bobby D. Gist is executive assistant to the president for equal opportunity programs. He had more than 20 years of experience with the S.C. Human Affairs Commission before coming to USC.

Sexual Harassment
Recognition and Prevention Program

Were you aware of the following facts about sexual harassment?

• Sexual harassment does not have to involve a request for sexual favors.
• There can be sexual harassment between members of the same sex.
• Academic freedom does not cover sexually explicit language in the classroom.
• Sexual harassment can take place via the Internet, as well as off campus.
• There is no such thing as an invalid complaint of sexual harassment.

Sexual harassment on college and university campuses, more than any other issue in recent higher education history, continues to have a major effect on the relationships of students, faculty, administrators, and staff. You may be held personally liable if a sexual harassment charge is brought against you and you have taken an action that violates University policy. There are no real winners in a sexual harassment complaint. Attend this session and find out why.

Who Should Attend
All USC faculty and staff, especially those with teaching or supervisory responsibility.

Date and Time
November 11, 2008, 9:45 a.m.-noon
April 1, 2009, 1:15-3:30 p.m.

For the morning session, participants should arrive to sign-in at 9:45 a.m. Instruction will begin at 10 a.m.

For the afternoon session, participants should arrive to sign-in at 1:15 p.m. Instruction will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Cost
There is no charge for this workshop.

Location and Parking
1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101.

Campus parking is available with any faculty/staff decal in the lower lot behind the 1600 Hampton Street Annex. The entrance to the parking lot is between the 1600 Hampton Street tower and the WACH-57 building on Pickens Street.

Registration Instructions
Reservations are limited and made on a first-come basis.
Register online, or fax the PDF registration form to 803-777-8210 or mail it to Professional Development, 1600 Hampton Street, Suite 101.

For more information contact Professional Development at 803-777-6578. Supervisory approval must be obtained before participating in training.

Additional training sessions are available on request by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at 803-777-3854.