Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DEOM-0009
Organization's ID:
DD-1512-0012
Organization:
Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
8 hours of online learning and 72 hours of in-residence training
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Advanced Eeo Program Management
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to, while using sound academic disciplines, reflective teaching and experiential education theory, understand and discuss human relations/performance subjects addressed in each lesson objective, as well as participate in educational activities associated with EEO Officer duties. Each student must also meet all assessment criteria identified in this course.This course develops advanced knowledge and skills that allow graduates to manage effective EEO programs at the installation, activity, and command level. Studies focus on the statutory/legal as well as intra/interpersonal and organizational aspects of EEO. The course develops a state-of-the-art knowledge of nondiscrimination, affirmative action of EEO, diversity, strategic planning of affirmative employment of EEO, and human resource management issues through a series of presentations by experts in these subject matter areas, group activities, and student-led symposia.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Know the leadership/supervisory role associated with Special Hiring Authorities and Processes appropriate within the scope of officer/director responsibilities
  • Know the roles and responsibilities of the EEO Officer
  • Know the issues surrounding employee development and relations
  • Know the leadership/supervisory skills appropriate within the scope of officer/director responsibilities
  • Comprehend the EEO complaint process phase for agencies rendering final agency actions
  • Comprehend the skills needed to meet common legal and regulatory basis for affirmative employment programs
  • Comprehend basic concepts of diversity as it relates to norms, values, and strategies that managers can employ to improve diversity initiatives and the organization's climate
  • Comprehend senior-level EEO official perspectives on agency employment

General Topics:

  • EEO professional (officer/director) overview
  • Final agency decisions or actions
  • Diversity programs
  • Developing an MD 715 business plan
  • Leadership traits associated with managing EEO programs
  • Developing agency employees
  • The concept of culture
  • Workplace harassment and leadership involvement
  • Employee life-cycle with focus on veterans' preference and IWD
  • Management reporting
  • Special hiring authorities and processes for veteran's preference and individuals with disabilities
  • Roles and responsibilities of the officer/director
  • Employee development and relations
  • Officer/director leadership and supervisory skills
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials