Training Opportunities
The Title IX Office provides a variety of training opportunities to students and employees throughout the year. These opportunities include:
- Annual student-athlete violence prevention presentations
- New Student Orientation presentations
- Academic department presentations
- Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) presentations
Do you want to make a positive impact on the UWRF campus community? We're ready to help! Email titleix@uwrf.edu to inquire about customized presentations for your student group or department.
Mandatory Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention Training
All newly enrolled students are assigned a mandatory Sexual Violence Awareness and Prevention training program during their first fall or spring semester, whichever comes first. This program contains critical information for new university students and covers issues like consent, prevention and how to report sexual misconduct. The training is accessible via your Canvas account and takes approximately 45 minutes to complete. Students who attended UWRF as an undergraduate and subsequently enroll in a graduate program at UWRF are assigned the mandatory Refresher Course.
Students who do not complete the training prior to enrollment for the following semester will have a hold placed on their eSIS account until the training is complete. Please note that holds do not automatically come off once you complete your training. You will need to email the Title IX office to request the hold removal. Removal requests are taken in the order they are received and are typically removed within one business day.
If you are unable to access your assigned course, or if you have any concerns about the course content, please email titleix@uwrf.edu.
Practitioner Training Information
Section 106.45(b) of the 2020 Final Title IX Rules require the sharing of "[a]ll materials used to train Title IX Coordinators, investigators, decision-makers, and any person who facilitates an informal resolution process. A recipient must make these training materials publicly available on its website, or if the recipient does not maintain a website the recipient must make these materials available upon request for inspection by members of the public."
All Title IX personnel at UWRF complete an annual Title IX certification training via the SUNY Student Conduct Institute. Select personnel, including the Title IX coordinator, may complete additional training via ATIXA throughout the year.
Click on a button below to access training materials.
Violence Prevention
Violence Prevention Coordinator
The Violence Prevention Coordinator (VPC) is a UW-River Falls employee whose role is to plan, implement and evaluate theory- and evidence-informed sexual and intimate partner violence, sexual harassment and gender-based violence and stalking (sexual/intimate partner violence) prevention strategies, policies, programs and services to support student success.
Campus Victim Advocate
The Campus Victim Advocate (CVA) provides advocacy as well as direct and outreach/prevention services to UWRF students, faculty and staff who have experienced sexual assault, harassment, dating/domestic violence and stalking. The CVA is someone who can provide immediate support and resources. The CVA is also someone with whom victims can discuss options before deciding what a victim's next step/s could be.
The CVA is located in 252 Rodli Hall. The CVA works 8-12 hours per week on campus, flexible based on client needs and can meet with clients in Rodli or elsewhere based on client preference. Call 715-425-3877 to set up an appointment or to leave a message for the CVA. The CVA can also be reached by contacting Turningpoint directly by calling 715-425-6751 or 715-821-8626 (text hotline) or 1-800-345-5104 (24-Hour Crisis Line). All Turningpoint numbers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.
The CVA is provided through an agreement with Turningpoint for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence where the CVA serves as the Sexual Assault Services director. For more information, visit Turningpoint's website.
Campus Victim Advocate: Katie Nizik
- katien@turningpoint-wi.org
- Rodli 252
- 715-425-6751
