Online Training, Outreach, and Campus Involvement
This information is part of the 2024-25 OCRSM Annual Report.
July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
Online Sexual Misconduct Training Completion
During the 2024-25 fiscal year, OCRSM successfully integrated our UMD employee online sexual harassment & discrimination courses from the Vector Learning Management System (LMS) into the Workday Learning system and created mass enrollment campaigns to ensure new employees and faculty/staff remained compliant. OCRSM coordinated with Shelby Byrd, Workday Analyst with UMD, to fully integrate OCRSM’s employee online training courses from Vector LMS into the new courses OCRSM created in the Workday Learning system. These courses are made up of the following three (3) lessons.
Lesson One (1)
Lesson One (1) contains an OCRSM-created slideshow presentation on UMD’s non-discrimination and sexual harassment policies and reporting requirements.
Lesson Two (2)
Lesson Two (2) contains the same Vector course (SCORM file format) that we previously utilized in the Vector LMS platform.
Non-Supervisory Employee Vector Course: Preventing Harassment & Discrimination: Non-Supervisors Clery Act and Title IX - Updated
- Course Summary: This course prepares faculty and staff to cultivate and maintain a workplace culture resistant to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Faculty and Staff will be equipped with the information and skills that promote intervention, empathy, and allyship. This course includes a section specific to requirements under Title IX and the Clery Act.
Supervisory Employee Vector Courses:
- Main Course: Preventing Harassment & Discrimination: Supervisors + Clery Act and Title IX - Updated
- Course Summary: This course prepares leaders to cultivate and maintain a workplace culture resistant to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Faculty and staff will be equipped with the information and skills that promote intervention, empathy, and allyship. This course includes a section specific to requirements under Title IX and the Clery Act.
- Supplemental Course: Accommodating People with Disabilities - Updated
- Course Summary: This course provides an overview of disability discrimination laws and helps supervisors navigate the process of accommodating qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Using real case reviews, case studies of real-world situations, and role-playing, supervisors will be better prepared to recognize protected individuals, respond to requests for accommodation, engage in the interactive process, and avoid common mistakes. This course covers the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Lesson Three (3)
Lesson Three (3) contains an OCRSM-created slideshow presentation on OCRSM resources for the UMD community as well as helpful links on OCRSM’s website.
On March 26th, 2025, OCRSM officially launched three (3) employee courses onto the Workday platform and conducted a mass assignment for around 900 new UMD employees hired since October 2024. OCRSM rolled out training to all current UMD employees through Workday in January 2026.
OCRSM continues to work with the Division of Student Affairs to utilize Vector LMS courses for undergraduate and graduate students.
Online Training for Undergraduate Students
"Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates" is a 75-minute online sexual misconduct training course assigned to all first-year and transfer students at the beginning of their first and second semesters. This course is designed to help ensure that all incoming undergraduate students learn more about topics related to Title IX, civil rights, and the rights and resources available to them. This course also engages undergraduate students in fostering healthy relationships and prepares them to recognize and respond to sexual assault and harassment when it occurs.
Online Training for Graduate Students
"Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students" is a 70-minute online sexual misconduct training course that informs graduate students of the non-discrimination and sexual misconduct policies at the University of Maryland. In addition, this course is intended to help students learn more about topics related to Title IX, civil rights, and the rights and resources available to all graduate students. All incoming graduate students are required to complete this online training module during their first semester on campus. Graduate student training also covers reporting obligations for Graduate Assistants as Responsible University Employees (RUEs).
| Completions for 2024-25 Academic Year | Undergraduate Students | Graduate Students | Total Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completed | 6,244 | 1,889 | 8,133 |
| Total Assigned | 9,878 | 3,024 | 12,902 |
| % Completed | 63% | 62% | 63% |
Table Summary: For the 2024-25 academic year, 63% of a total of 12,902 new students (undergraduate and graduate) completed the required training course assigned to them. For the 9,878 new undergraduate students, 63% completed the required online training course, "Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates," within 30 days of being assigned to this course. Additionally, 62% of a total of 3,024 new graduate students completed the required online training course, "Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students,” within 30 days of being assigned to this course.
Online Training for Staff & Faculty
All new University employees are assigned the "Preventing Harassment & Discrimination: Clery Act and Title IX" training course. This course includes two tailored approaches that are assigned depending on the role the new employee plays in the University, these being categorized as "non-supervisory employees" or "supervisory employees." The courses employ evidence-based best practices that aim to create a healthy and inclusive workplace culture as well as contain specific sections that cover Title IX and Clery Act policies. These courses last between 2.5-4 hours to complete, depending on whether the employee is categorized as "non-supervisory employee (staff & faculty)" or "supervisory employee (staff & faculty)." Supervisory employees are also assigned a supplemental training module, "Accommodating People with Disabilities," which covers an overview of disability discrimination laws and best practices for navigating requests for accommodations. This course lasts around 45 minutes.
| Completions for 2024-25 Fiscal Year | Supervisory Employees (Staff & Faculty): Main Course | Supervisory Employees (Staff & Faculty): Supplemental Course | Non-Supervisory Employees (Staff & Faculty): Main Course | Total Number* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completed | 79 | 321 | 945 | 1,345 |
| Total Assigned | 87 | 444 | 1,254 | 1,785 |
| % Completed | 91% | 72% | 75% | 75% |
Table Summary: For the 2024-25 fiscal year, 75% of a total of 1,785 new employees (non-supervisory and supervisory employees [staff & faculty]) completed the required training course(s) assigned to them. Out of the 87 supervisory employees (staff & faculty) that were assigned to the course "Preventing Harassment & Discrimination: Supervisors + Clery Act and Title IX," 91% completed this course. As for the supplemental training course, "Accommodating People with Disabilities," 72% of supervisory employees (staff & faculty) assigned to this course completed it. Out of the 1,254 non-supervisory employees (staff & faculty) that were assigned to the course "Preventing Harassment & Discrimination: Non-Supervisors Clery Act and Title IX," 75% completed this course.
Outreach and Campus Involvement
Educational Outreach Efforts
As part of outreach during the 2022-23 academic year, OCRSM created a series of infographics that were aimed at summarizing critical parts of the office, services offered, and initiatives for students, staff, and faculty to have easy access to information they need. During every academic year, OCRSM reviews and updates these infographics to ensure consistent and up-to-date communication around policies and resources. In addition to these infographics, OCRSM created a variety of resources for Responsible University Employee (RUEs) to serve as support for staff navigating reporting responsibilities that are part of their role on campus. Currently, OCRSM offers the following infographics and resources: OCRSM Brochure, OCRSM Overview Handout, OCRSM Overview Graphic, Supportive Measures Overview Graphic, Campus Resources Overview Graphic, Pregnancy-Related Conditions Resources Graphic, Policy and Procedures Overview Graphic, One-Page Summaries of Key Policy Provisions, and Resources for Responsible University Employees (RUEs). Click on the buttons below to view the listed infographics.
Campus Partner and Student Groups Involvement & Collaboration
Sexual Assault Prevention Committee (SAPC) and Involvement
The Sexual Assault Prevention Committee ("SAPC") is a committee of stakeholders on campus, led by CARE and OCRSM, who meet monthly to implement and coordinate the University of Maryland’s sexual assault prevention plan. "Raise Your Voice" ("RYV") is a University-wide sexual assault prevention and awareness campaign that is sponsored by the SAPC. The RYV campaign seeks to empower students to challenge norms that create environments conducive to sexual violence and to make choices that create a safer UMD campus. SAPC committee members host a variety of programs throughout the year as part of the RYV campaign.
The below slideshow highlights some of these programs. Click on the arrows below to browse the different programs.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) Resource Fair: Kickoff Event
Summary: This event hosted by the SAPC served as the kickoff event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) during October 2024. This resource fair hosted a variety of different resources on campus, such as OCRSM, CARE, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, BISS, the Counseling Center, and others that came together to promote awareness and services related to power-based violence prevention and response on campus.
SAAM Crafts & Cookies: Kickoff Event
Summary: The SAPC hosted "Crafts & Cookies" as the kickoff event for the programming for Sexual Assault Awareness Month ("SAAM") in April 2025. Activities included mindful crafts, such as painting, coloring, keychain & bracelet making, and origami. During the event, OCRSM and CARE provided information about their available resources and services.
![[Image Description: On a teal background, this flyer promotes a Sunset Yoga event hosted by the SAPC for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April 2025. The flyer features a photo of students doing yoga outdoors, a sun-themed event logo, and registration information. It also includes logos for "Raise Your Voice" and UMD RecWell.]](/sites/default/files/styles/optimized/public/2026-01/SAAM%202025%20Sunset%20Yoga%20Flyer.png?itok=xBBoqtYt)
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Sunset Yoga Event
Summary: This event hosted by the SAPC served as one of the key events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) during April 2025. This event also included a resource fair that hosted a variety of different resources on campus, such as OCRSM, CARE, the LGBTQ+ Equity Center, BISS, the Counseling Center, and others that came together to promote awareness and services related to power-based violence prevention and response on campus.
In addition to events hosted for the "Raise Your Voice" campaign, the SAPC leads the programming efforts and initiatives for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) every year. For a full description of SAAM & DVAM and to see the calendar of events for both campus-wide initiatives, please visit the "Live Training and Campus-Wide Awareness Events & Workshops" page of the 2024-25 OCRSM Annual Report.
Title IX Student Advisory Board Involvement and Collaboration
The Title IX Student Advisory Board (TIXSAB) was established to create consistent communication between the student body and OCRSM on institutional responses to sexual misconduct and related policies and procedures. This board is open to all students from various campus organizations and student groups as it serves as a forum for students and OCRSM to identify and bring attention to areas related to Title IX that affect the student body. The establishment of a TIXSAB acts as an outlet to ensure students’ voices and perspectives from a variety of spaces on campus are heard and considered when it comes to the University’s response in addressing Title IX and other forms of misconduct reports.
One Love UM Involvement and Collaboration
One Love at the University of Maryland is just one chapter out of many that support the national One Love Foundation. The organization was founded in 2010 in honor of Yeardley Love, who grew up in Towson, Maryland, and was killed as a result of domestic violence. Yeardley’s family created this foundation to provide every individual with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage in all types of healthy relationships— personal, platonic, romantic, and professional. The Program Manager for Policy and Prevention Training for OCRSM advises the UM One Love Chapter. Together, they collaborate to host interactive, conversation-based workshops that provide vocabulary and resources to deconstruct real-life scenarios and encourage students to reflect on and implement healthy relationship behaviors in their everyday lives. They also plan various workshops, tabling events, and fundraisers throughout the year that promote the idea that all Terps can learn how to love better. The UM One Love Chapter is open to all students who are passionate about educating their peers on healthy versus unhealthy relationships.