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Educational Programming and Training

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

CMU has partnered with Vector Solutions, a national provider of educational programs, to provide faculty, staff, and students with evidence-based training designed to help everyone cultivate and maintain a campus culture resistant to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Achieving our goal of creating a welcoming environment depends on each of us accepting the personal responsibility for our education, awareness, and behavior. These learning modules are an important first step in that process. I hope you will find it engaging and informative, and that you will incorporate what you learn into your daily life at CMU.

Faculty and staff programs

Faculty and staff are required to complete a two-part module. The learning begins with a video, Designated Officials on Campus and then requires participants to complete the training called Preventing Harassment and Discrimination: Gateway. Through a series of interactive exercises, this module provides tools and tips to encourage a welcoming environment free from harassment and discrimination. This learning module will also outline employees’ responsibilities under Title IX.

Student programs

New first-year undergraduate and transfer students are required to complete the learning module called RespectEdu Foundations for College. 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 a RespectEdu learning module specific to ongoing learners, graduate students or modern learners. These learning modules are designed to continue the university-wide conversation related to sexual and gender-based misconduct.

Access the assigned learning module by taking the following steps:

  • Login to BlackBoard by visiting blackboard.cmich.edu
  • Click on Workshops & Orientation on the left side menu and select the RespectEdu course.
  • View training and complete the post assessment.

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.

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. 

Common questions about trainings

Everyone. 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.

Employees and students will receive an invitation to their assigned course through their campus email. A due date will be assigned for your course; however, it is recommended that you take the training as soon as possible.

The RespectEdu learning modules takes approximately 60 minutes to
complete depending on the assigned module. Participants can start and return to
each module as many times as needed while maintaining participant progress.

Employee training takes approximately 60 minutes to complete both the video
and the learning module.

You can complete the training at your own pace and from any device (computer
or tablet). Google Chrome is the preferred browser.

Yes, you should take both online courses that were assigned to you as they cover different responsibilities and materials.

You should receive an invitation when training is assigned including a link to access the training in your campus email.

To access the student learning module assigned to you:

  • Login to BlackBoard by visiting blackboard.cmich.edu
  • Click on Workshops & Orientations on the left side menu and select the RespectEdu course.
  • View training and complete the post assessment.

To access the employee learning module and video:

  • Login to Success Factors using your global ID and password
  • Select the Preventing Harassment & Discrimination module
  • Watch the Designated Officials on Campus video and view the learning module


 

TRIGGER WARNING - For some people, reading about these topics may bring up
personal memories or strong emotions. To help individuals who are adversely
impacted by these issues, the training program uses trigger warnings so no one
is caught off-guard by the content and everyone is able to prepare to fully
participate if they wish to proceed.

The "RespectEdu for College" training prominently features open and
frank discussions of the following potentially triggering content; Stalking,
Sexual violence, Intimate partner violence, LGBTQ+ issues, Sexual harassment,
and Drug abuse and dependence.

At CMU, we understand some of these issues can be a strong impact, and, for
that reason, you have the option to waive the training. To waive the training,
please use the form located in Educational Programming & Training.

Pre- and post-training questions, as well as questions inviting you to share personal information or beliefs, appear throughout some of the training. These questions are optional, and any information you disclose about your behavior or habits is collected anonymously. This information informs future programming and outreach so we can best serve and support our community.

For technical support with the training, please contact the Office of Civil Rights & Institutional Equity at ocrie@cmich.edu or (989) 774-3253 or the CMU Help Desk at (989) 774-3662 or email at helpdesk@cmich.edu.