The U of A Title IX office is implementing online self-enroll training courses in conjunction with the campus-wide observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) and encouraging students across campus to participate.

The training modules, which are available through Blackboard, cover important topics that students may encounter. Upon completion of their respective training, students will receive a certificate.

The instructions to self-enroll in these courses can be found through Blackboard. 

In the course catalog, use the following:
Category — Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance
Course — Optional TITLE IX Training for Undergraduate Students [Self-Enroll] or
Course — Optional TITLE IX Training for Graduate Students [Self-Enroll]. 

The training for undergraduate students consists of two modules: Alcohol and Other Drugs; Consent and Sexual Violence. For graduate students, there is only one module: Consent and Sexual Violence.

The Alcohol and Other Drugs module gives students a chance to think about the role substance use plays in the college experience and learn ways to take care of oneself and others. Students will look at how boundaries can be set and tips on attending parties in a safe and educated way. This training is presented in a non-judgmental way and encourages you to make informed decisions about alcohol and drugs.

After completion of the first module, the second module will open on consent and sexual violence.

The Consent and Sexual Violence module will explain the rights and protections of students under Title IX and the university’s policy related to this regulation. Students will learn about the different types of sexual misconduct, the role of bystander intervention in responding to incidents and other practical guidance for preventing harassment and discrimination and keeping the learning environment safe and harassment-free.

For more information about the Title IX office, the services it offers and its other SAAM initiatives, please visit titleix.uark.edu. 

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