The Beyond Compliance initiative provides annual training for Kent State University faculty and staff starting fall 2014. The goal of Beyond Compliance is to ensure faculty and staff are fully up to date and aware of the relevant laws and university policies regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment and violence prevention. An initiative such as Beyond Compliance keeps the university compliant with Title IX and The Campus SaVE Act, part of the 2013 reauthorized Violence Against Women Act.

While regular training regarding other forms of discrimination and harassment is not required by law on an annual basis, a practice such as Beyond Compliance is considered a best practice for effective prevention. In keeping with the university’s commitment toward best practices, all university staff will be expected to complete a minimum of two hours of Beyond Compliance instruction each fiscal year. University faculty members are also encouraged to meet this standard.

For a list of Beyond Compliance training sessions and webinars, visit the Beyond Compliance website at http://www.kent.edu/hr/training/bc.cfm. October Beyond Compliance webinars include Step Up and Speak Out and Green Dot.

For questions regarding the Beyond Compliance initiative, contact the Human Resources Training and Development Office at 330-672-2100 or hrd@kent.edu.