Online Prevention Training

As such, Bearcats are invited to join UC’s conversation on making responsible choices as an adult and member of our community by completing the following online training programs:

• AlcoholEdu
  
• Sexual Assault Prevention
  
• Mental Well-Being
  
• Hazing Prevention
  

The courses are fun, engaging, and speak to a broad range of experiences. In completing the trainings, you will have the opportunity to solve real life problems; expand your knowledge of consent, alcohol, mental wellness, and bystander intervention; and learn about UC's policies and resources. 

For many people, reading about heavy topics can stir up personal memories and strong emotions. People without experiences of trauma, violence, or discrimination can also be affected by these issues for a variety of reasons. In order to mitigate the impact of these discussions on people who are adversely impacted by these issues, we use content warnings, just so everyone can get a heads up about what's to come. That way, no one is caught off-guard and we can all prepare ourselves to fully participate.

A content warning does not mean that we want you to avoid taking the trainings. On the contrary, we want to make sure everyone completing the course has what they need to engage to the best of their ability without having to come out as a survivor in order to do so. We believe the onus to give you a heads up and the opportunity to prepare yourself is on us.

Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate/Graduate Students prominently features open and frank discussions of the following potentially triggering or upsetting content:

• stalking
• sexual violence
• intimate partner violence
• LGBTQ issues
• drug abuse and dependence
• casual sex
• sexual harassment

AlcoholEdu also prominently features open and frank discussions of the following potentially triggering or upsetting content:

• alcohol use
• drug use
• partying
• alcohol poisoning and overdose information
• sex and alcohol use

Mental Well-Being features conversations on the following topics, which could be upsetting to some people:

• anxiety
• depression
• suicide

Hazing Prevention features information on the following, which could be a trigger for some people:

• hazing scenarios
• hazing impacts on mental health
• hazing and alcohol/drug use
• death

There are also a number of specific content warnings embedded in the course before discussions of particularly sensitive material. You will be able to skip some of these parts of the training.

We understand that these issues can have a strong impact on a lot of different people. For that reason, you have the option to change how you will participate if you anticipate being unable to engage with this course as is. Students who are not able or comfortable completing the Sexual Assault Prevention training can meet with Women Helping Women's on-campus advocates, who are a confidential resource. Please request an alternative training.

Please note that this email is not a confidential source. You do not need to specify why you do not want to complete the training.

For more information about confidential support services, visit UC Safe.

AlcoholEdu, Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduate/Graduate Students, Mental Well-Being, and Hazing Prevention introduce you to our university-wide conversations on important issues such as sexual violence, gender identity and expression, campus safety, mental health, suicide prevention, and alcohol and drug use. UC is committed to supporting students like you in becoming the best and brightest learners and professionals. In order to accomplish that, we want to ensure that you are a part of this dialogue so you are prepared to continue the conversations that start in the trainings in your professional and personal lives.

UC also values a campus culture of safety and responsibility. By completing this program, you will gain the skills, language, and tools you need to ensure you and your peers have the best experience you possibly can. What you learn goes beyond campus as well. These courses will teach you skills that matter to students from all walks of life.

UC is proud of its growing population of non-traditional Bearcats, and we believe it's important for students of every background to complete the programs. Discrimination, harassment, violence, mental wellness, and alcohol/other drugs affect us all, regardless of age, gender, and any other identity. In addition, anyone taking classes at UC is protected under Title IX, so even if you're well-versed in discussions of sex and gender equity, it's still important for you to know your rights as a member of our community. For these reasons, the course is required for all non-traditional and distance learning students.

At several points in the trainings, you will be asked to share personal information. Please know that any information you disclose about your behavior or habits is collected anonymously. This information helps us inform programming and outreach so we can best serve our students. You will have the option to not respond to any question asking for personal information you do not wish to - just select the "no comment" option. This option is only available for questions concerning personal information about you and does not apply to other activities in the program.

Trainings are sent to students via email. Collectively, Part 1 of the trainings will take approximately 4-5 hours to complete. Part 2 of the training will become available 45 days after the completion of Part 1 and will take approximately 20-30 minutes per training to complete. You will receive an email when it’s time for you to complete Part 2. You do not have to complete all trainings at once time. Your progress is saved and you can log back in at any time to continue. If you have questions, please email prevention.training@uc.edu.

Students who are classified as juniors based on credit hours will have to complete Sexual Assault Prevention-Ongoing. Part 1 of the training will take approximately 30 minutes. Part 2 will become available 45 days after the completion of Part 1 and will take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. You will receive an email when it’s time for you to complete Part 2. You do not have to complete all trainings at once time. Your progress is saved and you can log back in at any time to continue. If you have questions, please email prevention.training@uc.edu.

To help the University fulfill certain compliance requirements, all UC students will receive Hazing Prevention Training. Students who have not previously completed AlcoholEdu, Sexual Assault Prevention, and/or Mental Well-Being will be sent those trainings to complete again. As a reminder, any student who wants to join a registered student organization or other university group will be required to complete all 4 trainings.

All incoming students will be invited by 2 emails from EverFi/Foundry and Vector Solutions. This includes new first-year, distance learning, undergraduate, graduate, professional, transfer, and non-traditional students. In order to log into the program, you will use your UC username and password. A reminder will be provided in your Catalyst portal. Please give at least 7 days for the training to roll off your Catalyst portal after you complete the trainings.

The trainings have their own technical support team that is not affiliated with UC. If you need technical support, please call 1(866) 384-9062 or visit the EverFI Help Center website. 

If you still have questions, send an email and we will follow up as soon as we can!

Remember, the email account is not a confidential source. If you would like to talk to someone confidentially, visit UC Safe.