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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 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. 

First year Students: The Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates 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. 

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

Third+ year Students:  After third year, students are required to complete the RespectEdu Ongoing: Taking Action course annually.  

Graduate Students: Starting Fall 2025, graduate students will receive their own training, "Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students on College Campuses."  

Invitations to take the course will be sent to your University of Michigan Dearborn email account starting August 2025. Any questions or concerns regarding the content or completion of this training can be directed to [email protected]. 

In Person: 

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

Training for Faculty/Staff: 

The "" online program is a mandatory initiative for faculty and staff on all three campuses and Michigan Medicine and it focuses on advancing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable working and learning environment free from sexual harassment and misconduct.

Virtual, In Person, Hybrid: 

The Prevention, Education, Assistance & Resources (PEAR) Department is a unit of the Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX Office. PEAR provides sexual and gender-based misconduct policy and prevention education for employees, consults with faculty and staff leaders, and assists units as they holistically address sexual misconduct in their communities. 
 

Contact PEAR:

For more information about PEAR or to request PEAR training, please visit . To request a training OR consultation, and/or to be connected to the PEAR team email us at [email protected].