EO Online: fair play
The University of New England now has an interactive, web-based equity training program available for the staff of the University. The program aims to raise awareness in relation to equity and diversity issues in higher education and to promote an inclusive work environment.
EO Online: fair play has been developed by a consortium of four universities and now has 17 participating universities across Australia. It has evolved as a significant equity resource in the higher education sector.
Announcing EO Online: fair play in a posting to UNE-official (3 November 2006) Vice-Chancellor and CEO, Professor Alan Pettigrew wrote, "I commend this program to you and ask that you take the time to work through the program."
All staff are required to complete this training. Completion targets have been set in the EEO Management Plan 2007–2010 and the HR Development Plan 2007–2010. Target for 2008 is 70% of all staff.
EO Online: fair play is presented in two modules. It comprises information, real life examples, scenarios, quizzes and a learning summary for each segment. All staff should work through module 1. Staff with managerial or supervisory responsibilities should work through modules 1 and 2.
The URL of the EO Online:fair play website is:
[NB: the modules do not need to be completed in one sitting. If interrupted bookmark the page and return to it later.]
At the end of each Module participants will be asked to fill in a registration box with their details. Once this is done an automated email will be generated notifying Employment Equity & Diversity at UNE of the completion. An automated Certificate of Attainment email will also be generated and sent to the staff member's email address. You may also print the successful registration page which shows after submitting your details.
Please note: there are six segments in Module 1. Registration details are required at the end of the sixth segment. There are four segments in Module 2 with the registration link at the end of the fourth segment.
Once registered as having completed the Modules staff have continued access to any section of the training to refresh their knowledge at any time.
If accessing EO Online: fair play from a non-UNE domain computer, please contact EE&D to obtain the alternative username and password required.
EO Online: fair play will be incorporated into a number of training programs across the University and in some cases it will be a prerequisite to further training.
In addition to promoting an inclusive environment, equity training assists all staff in understanding their rights and responsibilities in the workplace. Managers will find guidance in dealing with difficult situations as well as meeting their equity-related performance objectives. The training will also assist the University in meeting its compliance obligations.
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For more information, please contact Employment Equity & Diversity (ext 3591) or Kay Hempsall, Organisational Development Unit (ext 2541).