Educational Programming and Training

At UM-Dearborn, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and respectful community for all. Discrimination, harassment, misconduct, and any related behaviors—whether based on sex, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or any other protected characteristic—are unacceptable and stand in direct opposition to the values that shape our campus culture.

UM-Dearborn takes pride in building a diverse, welcoming, and nurturing environment where we are deeply invested in both our collective and individual growth, well-being, and success. To support this commitment, students, staff, and faculty are required to complete a series of trainings designed to promote awareness, understanding, and mutual respect.

Training for Employees

Online:

• New: The Preventing & Responding to Sexual Misconduct online module provides information on the university's sexual and gender-based misconduct policy, employee reporting obligations, and how to respond to and support impacted individuals.  Faculty and staff, including student employees, are required to complete the training by April 30, 2027.
• The SPG 201.89-1: Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation online training module provides information on addressing concerns of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation, as well as employee reporting obligations and how to report concerns.  Faculty and staff, including student employees, are required to complete the training by December 31, 2026. 
• To learn what retaliation is and how to address it, complete the following online course, Building a Culture that Thrives: Preventing Retaliation.

Virtual, In Person, Hybrid: 

Prevention, Education, Assistance & Resources (PEAR) is a service of the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office, providing sexual and gender-based misconduct policy and prevention education for employees, consulting with faculty and staff leaders, and assisting units as they holistically address sexual misconduct. To request training or a consultation contact PEAR's UM-Dearborn Prevention Lead at [email protected] and/or to be connected to the PEAR team, email [email protected]. 

Training for Students: 

Online:

In an effort to continue to ensure our commitment to creating an inclusive campus culture, there is a series of online modules that all students on campus are required to complete annually. Invitations to take these courses will be sent to your University of Michigan Dearborn email account starting in September. Any questions or concerns regarding the content or completion of this training can be directed to [email protected]. 

First year Students: The RespectEdu for College Students course is mandatory for all incoming undergraduate students at UM-Dearborn. It must be completed during the first semester. The course is designed to help students build healthy relationships and learn how to recognize and respond to sexual assault and harassment. 

All First Year Students are required to complete the RespectEdu for College Students course.

All Second Year Students are required to complete the RespectEdu Ongoing: Healthy Relationships course.

All Third and Fourth Year Students are required to complete the RespectEdu Taking Action course.

Graduate Students: The RespectEdu for Graduate Students course is mandatory for all graduate students at UM-Dearborn. 

All students will also complete modules entitled, Understanding Title VI for Students, and Cybersecurity at the University of Michigan.

In Person: 

All new students at UM-Dearborn will attend an orientation session focused on sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination prevention. By the end of the session, students will understand how to recognize misconduct and know who to report it to if it occurs.