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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:

 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.

In Person: 

All new students at UM-Dearborn will attend an orientation session focused on Sexual Misconduct and Gender-Based Discrimination and Harassment on Campus. 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, which focuses on advancing a respectful, inclusive, and equitable working and learning environment free from sexual harassment and misconduct.

 Rachel Roth Sawatzky                                                                                                     

 PEAR Assistant Director                                                                                                  

U-M Dearborn Campus Lead                                                                                    

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 Christopher James      

 Senior Administrative Assistant 

 [email protected]                                                                                             

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].