Training Information
Stanford requires that all faculty and staff complete training that addresses sexual harassment and sexual misconduct. All new employees (except faculty and staff who supervise) are required to take the course addressing Sexual Misconduct. Stanford offers a different course, as required by California law, for supervisory staff and faculty. Additional courses dealing with sexual harassment are offered and may be required.
Find the course that's right for you:
See the block below that applies to your situation for more information.
Consult the Course Comparison Table for an overview of the course options.
Customized training for students, departments, and university programs is available by request.
Questions about Training
Email: shpo-training@stanford.edu
Supervisor/faculty course: 650.725.0646
Other courses: 650.724.2120
Stanford's training programs are designed to be accessible to all trainees. If you have accessibility concerns related to training, we can provide assistance and options for fulfulling your training requirement.
Sexual Harassment Policy Office
Drell Residence
556 O'Connor Lane
Stanford, CA 94305-8210
For Supervisors and Faculty
- All staff who supervise Stanford employees
- Faculty: members of the Academic Council
- Emeritus faculty who are recalled
- Performance, Research, Teaching, and Applied Research Faculty
- Med Center Line Faculty
- Clinician Educators on Stanford payroll
- Coaches and Assistant Coaches
- Senior Lecturers
- Senior Fellows on Stanford payroll
- Artists in Residence
Special circumstances? Read more details on eligibility.
NEW or recently promoted to a supervisory position? Learn how to sign up.
For Academic Staff
New academic staff need to complete both of these courses:
- Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Stanford Community (VAWA-0001)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention for Academic Staff (SHP-0003)
Note: you may be asked to take SHP-0003 even if you are not new to Stanford, at the discretion of your lab, department, or school.
Who are Academic Staff?
- Instructors
- Lecturers (Note: senior lecturers take supervisor training)
- Consulting and Acting faculty
- Graduate teaching assistants, course assistants
- Postdoctoral scholars
- Other academic and research staff
- Visiting academics: professors, fellows, scholars
- Research associates
For Non-Supervisory Staff
New non-teaching staff who do not supervise need to complete both of these courses:
- Addressing Sexual Misconduct in the Stanford Community (VAWA-0001)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention for Non-Supervisory Staff (SHP-0002)
Note: If you are a new supervisor or faculty member, do not take these courses. Instead, take the supervisor course.
