Education and Training

Sexual Violence Prevention Online Mandatory Training

All faculty, staff, and students at UWM are required to complete an online training course related to Title IX and sexual violence prevention.

New incoming undergraduate and graduate students

You will receive an email prior to the start of the semester with a direct link to access the online training course, which is entitled “Sexual Assault Prevention” and is provided by Vector Solutions. You will have thirty (30) days to complete this training.

If you have any questions about the training, please contact uwm-violenceprevention@uwm.edu, and a member of the Student Health and Wellness Center’s Health Promotion & Advocacy team will respond to you.

All UWM employees

All UWM employees are required to complete an online course provided by Universities of Wisconsin Administration. This training covers:

  1. How to recognize harassment and discrimination, including sexual harassment and misconduct.
  2. What the law says about harassment and discrimination, including relevant legal definitions.
  3. Practical tips for maintaining a safe environment and reporting misconduct.
  4. Advice on using inclusive language and information on microaggressions.

All new employees are required to complete this training within 30 days of their official start date.

Title IX Training for Departments or Groups

The Title IX Office is available to provide customized Title IX training for divisions, individual units, and/or departments. The training sessions can focus on topics such as a Title IX Overview, Responsible Employee training, or other specific concerns that should be addressed. To schedule a private training with your division, unit or department, please use the web form below.

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