Assist with custom video. A number of programs, designed to promote sensitivity around the issues of multiculturalism at Columbia have been offered in past semesters. Typically, seminars are conducted as a half day or as all - day sessions. Some video-based resources have been purchased by the Training Office. As with most programs sponsored by this office, participation has been voluntary for these seminars, and often reaches those already sensitized to concerns relating to diversity.
Instructors provide relevant handouts.
These videos can be viewed by individuals but training goals are best served when there is a facilitator-led discussion. A number of administrative type programs are conducted each semester to communicate CU policies, systems, processes and procedures to employees. Includes Controller and Treasury applications, HR processing, Gifts, Internal Audit, Purchasing, Printing, etc. Single sessions are offered and there are parallel schedules at the Morningside and Health Sciences campus locations. Overhead transparencies and slides are often used.