{"id":4038,"date":"2026-04-16T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/?p=4038"},"modified":"2026-04-16T16:52:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T16:52:35","slug":"required-compliance-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/human-resources\/2026\/04\/16\/required-compliance-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Required Compliance Training"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Inserted by Dropdownizer plugin. Forces video embeds contained in dropdowns to have a size --><style>.dropdownizer__dropdown iframe { width: 100% !important; height: 100% !important; }<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Compliance Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of working at Vassar and in alignment with New York State requirements, all employees should complete compliance training. These trainings are designed to help you understand your rights and responsibilities while supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are piloting a revised timeline for this training, offering it later in the year along with an extended completion window \u2013&nbsp;through the end of the academic year (June 30th). We also welcome&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/637821ad-cfab-4f4b-96f5-eafb93cf3622\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>your feedback<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a>on the most effective timing and delivery methods for this training, recognizing that it represents a meaningful commitment of time and attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>PLEASE COMPLETE ALL TRAINING BY<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>&nbsp;TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive notifications from two platforms.&nbsp;<em>Training Outpost<\/em>&nbsp;will provide access to the Institutional Equity course on Title IX compliance and discrimination and harassment prevention and awareness, and&nbsp;<em>KnowBe4<\/em>&nbsp;will provide access to the College\u2019s cybersecurity training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Information Security Awareness Training<\/strong><strong>:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>This training provides an overview of essential practices for protecting data and resources.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Review:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/80d3f004-cd3a-4dff-86e5-25d751202a35\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Responsible Use Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/8f6389e0-ab6a-4fdf-954e-aa4b5682fa42\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KnowBe4 Trainingtraining.knowbe4.com<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a025 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>_____________________________________________________<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Institutional Equity Training: Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Go Live Date:\u00a0<\/strong>The course will be available beginning\u00a0<strong>Monday, May 4, 2026<\/strong>, and will remain open through June 30, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Login<\/strong>: Follow the link and log in using your Vassar credentials via Single Sign-On (SSO):\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/6521bcbb-50c1-4a7b-a9e5-d0f46703b052\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.trainingoutpost.com\/2026equity<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration<\/strong>:\u00a0The course can be completed in under one hour and may be taken at your own pace. If you start and stop, your progress will be saved and you can return to the course at any time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>Please complete the course by June 30, 2026. You will receive a certificate of completion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Troubleshooting:\u00a0<\/strong>Contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bvanbrunt-affiliate@vassar.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bvanbrunt-affiliate@vassar.edu<\/a>\u00a0with questions about accessing the course or any technical difficulties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/a61f50f0-0b3c-429e-b4b7-9ccc12177b02\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vassar College\u2019s Institutional Equity Policies<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/07b9243f-c1ba-4702-9ae6-d9b8ff42a53c\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Interim Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/70df2da6-ac9c-42ab-9c20-51bda6daab72\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resolution Procedures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/035a89bd-fa93-4cd8-b493-54ef46d8791c\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/8140d156-78d6-47c9-bef3-f304bdd31502\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mandatory Reporter Annual Notice\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/0c372e48-cfc9-460b-92f2-fe1c9bc0cf93\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pregnancy and Related Conditions Policy (Interim)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Live Workshop Alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an alternative to the online format, the Institutional Equity Office is offering live workshops. Multiple sessions will be offered throughout May and June. If you complete a live workshop, you are not required to take the online course, though you are welcome to do so. You will receive a certificate of completion sent to your Vassar email.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tue, May 5, 2026 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00 am - 11:00 am\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, May 5, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a011:45 am - 12:45 pm (Faculty session)\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, May 5, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01:30 pm - 2:30 pm\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thr, May 14, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00 am - 11:00 am (Faculty session)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thr, May 14, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 11:45 am - 12:45 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thr, May 14, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, June 2, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10:00 am - 11:00 am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, June 2, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 11:30 am - 12:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tue, June 2, 2026\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to Register<\/strong>:&nbsp; Follow this link:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/a03f0da9-abc7-4c5b-a766-18a9b00c6ab9\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/vEeHetVeuUNTgETq7<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Note:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More workshops will be added in June. If one of the dates does not work for you, please check back, as new sessions will be added to the online registration system and updates will be posted on the Institutional Equity Training page:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/7c376a8d-2ba1-4267-88a2-ffda1366a2fe\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/offices.vassar.edu\/institutional-equity\/training\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sessions labeled \u201cFaculty Session\u201d are tailored to the unique needs of the academic learning environment but are not restricted to faculty. Administrators and staff are also welcome to attend sessions listed for faculty. Likewise, faculty are welcome to participate in any of the sessions offered.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Customized workshops are also available. Supervisors and unit heads are encouraged to contact the Office for Institutional Equity to schedule a session tailored to their department or team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional assistance:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are an employee, or supervisor of an employee, who doesn't have ready access to a computer or mobile device to complete this training or have other barriers preventing completing this training without assistance, contact the Service Desk at <a href=\"tel:+18454377224\">(845) 437-7224<\/a> or\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:servicedesk@vassar.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">servicedesk@vassar.edu<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We welcome feedback on the content of the training materials and timing of the compliance training process. Please access this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vassarcollegecis.msnd3.com\/tracking\/lc\/e5717d8b-4bc5-4383-9374-b376a8d38ec8\/637821ad-cfab-4f4b-96f5-eafb93cf3622\/3aebe257-4053-3870-5972-3a52d1e25f4c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">anonymous feedback form\u00a0<\/a>to share your thoughts.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Required Compliance Training As part of working at Vassar and in alignment with New York State requirements, all employees should complete compliance training. These trainings are designed to help you understand your rights and responsibilities while supporting a safe, respectful, and inclusive campus environment. 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