Sexual Misconduct Training at BU
In accordance with state and federal law, Boston University provides a wide array of trainings to community members.
University-wide Online Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training
Employees:
- Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training for Employees (faculty and staff) – This webpage contains information, updates, and instructions for the Sexual Misconduct/Harassment and Discrimination Prevention trainings for faculty and staff.
- The Equal Opportunity Office offers in-person departmental training for faculty and staff on a variety of topics, including Sexual Misconduct and Title IX; discrimination and harassment; and accommodation of employees with disabilities. Please request a training using the form.
Students:
- Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training for Students– This webpage contains information and frequently asked questions about the Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training.
To request exemption from the mandatory online sexual misconduct training, please complete this form. Once your request is received, a member of EOO will reach out to you with important information regarding your role in reporting.
Title IX Reporting Responsibilities as a BU Student Employee
The Equal Opportunity Office is dedicated to advancing Boston University’s commitment to equitable access. Our mission is to uphold equal opportunity principles throughout the university community by fostering an environment where faculty, staff, and students can engage in work and study free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or sexual misconduct.
To accomplish this, all student employees are required to take the “Title IX Reporting Responsibilities as BU Student Employee” course. This course reviews student employee responsibilities as mandated reporters in the context of their employment. It takes about 10 minutes to complete and must be completed annually. You will have 30 days to complete the training and will receive regular reminders as the deadline approaches. To learn more about mandated reporters please see the Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy.
FAQs
+ I received an email from terrier e-development indicating I need to take the course “Title IX Reporting Responsibilities as BU Student Employee” is this a phishing email?
No, this is not a phishing email. Terrier E-Development is a learning management system used at BU to conduct training for various groups and departments.
To access the course you will use our learning management system called Terrier e-Development. The course is not optimized for tablets or smartphones; please use a desktop or laptop to access to complete the course. The latest versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer are the recommended browsers. Once you begin the module, you can take a break any time, except in the middle of a video, and your progress will be saved.
+ Is this training mandatory for all student employees?
Yes, under the Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy students are mandated reporters in the context of their employment and must be trained on their responsibilities.
+ Am I a confidential resource as a student employee?
No, you are not a confidential resource. As stated in the Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy students are mandated reporters in the context of their employment and must be trained on their responsibilities. If you have questions about your role as a mandated reporter, please contact EOO at eoo@bu.edu.
+ Will I be compensated for taking the training?
You should work with your direct supervisor to understand when the best time is to complete the training.
Information on additional trainings on this topic can be found here.