Educational Programming and Training

As part of our ongoing efforts, CMU has partnered with Vector, a national provider of educational programs in inclusion, substance abuse, healthy relationships, and staying safe. Through this partnership, CMU provides faculty, staff, and students with online, evidence-based training designed to help everyone cultivate and maintain a campus culture resistant to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

As a university community, we have made the commitment to creating an inclusive environment for every individual; achieving this goal will depend on each of us accepting personal responsibility for our education, awareness, and behavior. This Vector training is an important first step in that process. I hope you will find it engaging and informative, and that you are able to incorporate what you learn into your daily work at CMU.

Faculty and staff programs

Faculty and staff should complete the training called Preventing Harassment and Discrimination. Through a series of interactive exercises, this module provides tools and tips to promote harassment- and a discrimination-free environment and outlines employees’ responsibilities under Title IX.

• Vector Solutions Training Portal for Faculty/Staff (Cmich login required)

Student programs

New first-year and transfer students should complete the training called Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates. This training introduces students to our university-wide conversation on important issues relating to sexual and gender-based misconduct, such as healthy relationships, substance abuse, sexual aggression, and bystander intervention.

Returning undergraduate and all graduate students will also be assigned training designed to continue the university-wide conversation related to sexual and gender-based misconduct.

• Vector Solutions Training Portal for Students (Cmich login required)

At Central Michigan University, we are an inclusive community of scholars known for our warm, welcoming environment. It takes all of us, working together, to create and maintain a culture that is safe, caring, and supportive for every individual.

We take care of each other: We watch what is happening around us, notice potentially dangerous or serious situations, and respond – whether that means speaking up, stopping someone, or contacting the appropriate authorities or services. You are a part of this community, and we want you to feel prepared to continue the conversation that begins with these online training courses.

Discrimination, harassment, and violence can affect us all. This training will provide you with tools to promote a workplace free of harassment, discrimination, and sexual and gender-based misconduct. They also will address your responsibilities under Title IX. They are designed to help all employees recognize harassment and sexual and gender-based misconduct, and they provide practical tips to create a safe, inclusive environment. The training also includes safe and positive options for bystander intervention, inclusive language for the workplace, and an overview of the nature of microaggressions.

In-person training

The Office of Civil Rights and Institutional Equity offers in-person (virtual) education and training on topics related to harassment, discrimination, sexual and gender-based misconduct, and Title IX. To discuss content and trainer availability, please contact us at OCRIETRAINING@cmich.edu for assistance.

Please contact the CMU Helpdesk at 989-774-3662 or email at helpdesk@cmich.edu for technical support questions.