Sexual Harassment Prevention
HE SAID/THEY SAID/WE MEANT examines how individual actions shape a workplace culture that stands against sexual harassment. Professional actors portray subtle tensions related to professional and personal boundaries, intimacy, and power, with a focus on boundary violations. Scenarios depict dynamics in a variety of academic settings and are followed by a facilitated dialogue that engages attendees in an open dialogue about the ways that identity influences judgment and perceptions about what is or isn’t appropriate in the unique work environment of a university. This session avoids common didactic traps related to sexual harassment prevention trainings by presenting realistic, character-driven, subtle vignettes.
The dialogue invites attendees to reflect on their own professional judgment and decision-making in moments that may feel unclear or uncomfortable, particularly within the context of Title IX expectations and institutional policy.
Faculty leave with practical strategies for:
- Recognizing early signs of boundary erosion
- Navigating power differentials in mentoring and supervisory relationships
- Responding constructively to ambiguous or uncomfortable interactions
- Intervening as a bystander in ways that reduce harm
- Communicating professional expectations clearly and proactively
- Understanding how Title IX responsibilities apply to everyday workplace conduct
- Clarity about institutional policies and procedures
Available in-person and Zoom.