Prevention and Awareness Programs

Name of Program Location Brief Description
Get Inclusive Online Voices for Change (Includes Consent and Bystander Intervention)
Graduate Student Orientation Online Title IX and Graduate Student Upstanders (Bystander Intervention) via Get Inclusive and Bridge
Graduate Student Orientation Online Presentation on Title IX and how it is applies to their unique roles (e.g., graduate assistants and teaching assistants)

BGSU offered the following ongoing awareness and prevention programs for students in 2021:

Name of Program Location Brief Description
Sexual Health Awareness Week Various locations across BGSU campus Passive programs with students to discuss consent, healthy relationships, and sexual health.
Passive Tabling/Golf Cart Rides Various locations across BGSU campus Passive programs with students to discuss sexual violence, bystander intervention, healthy masculinities, Green Dot etc.
Green Dot Bystander Training Various location across the BGSU BG campus and Firelands campus and via Zoom This primary prevention program addresses sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking while promoting bystander intervention.
SAAM 5k and Dog Walk Social Media Annual awareness event to promote sexual violence prevention and awareness.
Clothesline Project (2) BGSU Oval, BGSU Firelands and Social Media A vehicle for individuals affected by violence to express their emotions and their experiences by decorating a shirt. They then hang the shirt on a clothesline to be viewed by the community to capture the dangers and harm of power based personal violence.
It's on Us Teach In YouTube and Social Media An annual opportunity for education and awareness building during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A virtual program where BGSU affiliates provided their research on sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
"What Were You Wearing?" Bowen Thompson Student Union and Social Media In collaboration with The Cocoon, stories of survivors were provided virtually and aimed to break down the rape myth that sexual violence is perpetuated due to what someone is wearing.
Silent Witness Project Bowen Thompson Student Union The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project exhibit features more than 50 figures and dozens of retired chest plates, each representing a life abruptly and violently ended by an intimate partner or stalker.
"Mask for Masc" Mask Decorating and Discussion  Social Media Mask decorating event that included conversations around healthy masculinity for Masculinities Month.
Denim Day Various locations across campus The campaign was originally trigged by a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.
Empty Place at the Table BGSU Dining Halls: The Nest, The Oaks, and Kreischer Honoring and recognizing women and children in Northwest Ohio who have had their lives taken due to domestic violence. This project began in 1993 in Lackawanna County, PA and the display demonstrates the way domestic violence devastates a community and family. This program also provides resources for support and education on relationship "red flags" along with bystander intervention.
Red Flag Campaign Lawn near Education Building Creating awareness and recognizing the calls to report dating or domestic violence in Wood County. This program also provides resources for support and education on relationship "red flags" along with bystander intervention.
WRIT Infographics Various locations across BGSU campus In partnership with WRIT 1120, students created presentations around the topic of survivor rights for women of color. Top entries were displayed during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Green Dot Bathroom Stall Stickers Various restrooms across BGSU and Firelands campuses Resource stickers placed in restroom stalls
Paint the Rock for Domestic Violence Awareness BGSU Spirit Rock The BGSU Spirit Rock was painted purple during October to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Talking Title IX Various location In person and online Discussion and education title ix reporting, grievance process, definitions, consent, incapacitation, and bystander intervention.
RA Training Various Residence Halls Discussion and education title ix reporting, grievance process, definitions, consent, incapacitation, and bystander intervention. Primary discussion about their role as mandatory reporters.
Denim Day Various locations across campus The Office of Residence Life in partnership with other offices, offered Denim Day to bring awareness to sexual assault.
Sexual Assault Awareness and education activities Various Residence Halls The Office of Residence Life offered a variety of hall programs around sexual assault awareness and education throughout the year.

BGSU offered the following primary prevention and awareness programs for all new employees in 2021:

Name of Program Location Brief Description
Prevent Sexual Violence Online- Bridge LMS This course is designed to explain federal and state laws that prohibit sexual violence, reporting sexual violence.
 Prevent Harassment and Discrimination for Supervisors (option made available for supervisors only) Online- Bridge LMS This course trains supervisors to identify, avoid, and eliminate workplace harassment.
Prevent Harassment and Discrimination Online- Bridge LMS Introduce employees to the equal employment opportunity laws. Helps employees identify harassment and discrimination to promote appropriate behavior.
Title IX Mandatory Reporter Training Online - Bridge LMS Training for faculty and staff to understand reporting expectations under Title IX and Clery.
Athletics Title IX Training Online - Bridge LMS The Title IX Coordinator trained coaching staff on Title IX and reporting requirements.

BGSU offered the following ongoing awareness and prevention programs for employees in 2021:

Name of Program Location Brief Description
Prevent Sexual Violence Together (required) Online- Bridge LMS This course is designed to explain federal and state laws that prohibit sexual violence, reporting sexual violence.
Prevent Harassment and Discrimination for Supervisors (required for supervisors only) Online- Bridge LMS This course trains supervisors to identify, avoid, and eliminate workplace harassment.
Prevent Harassment and Discrimination (required) Online- Bridge LMS Introduce employees to the equal employment opportunity laws. Helps employees identify harassment and discrimination to promote appropriate behavior.
Search Committee Training (required for any employees on Search Committees) Online- Bridge LMS Introduces employees to the equal employment opportunity laws and how those apply to the hiring process in search committees at the university.
Ethical Leadership (self-elective) Online- Bridge LMS Introduces university leaders to ethics in leadership. It incorporates conversations about hidden bias, anti-discrimination, and equal employment opportunities.
Creating a Climate of Trust (self-elective) Online- Bridge LMS Leaders learn how to create climates of trust within their teams that are human-centric and inclusive.
Civility in the Workplace (self-elective) Online- Bridge LMS Employees learn about the keys to civility in the workplace including, anti-harassment and discrimination policies, understanding and navigating through hidden bias, creating a culture of safety and prevention of sexual violence.
Understanding and Appreciating Generational Differences (self-elective) Online-Bridge LMS Employees learn to recognize each of the four generations that are currently in the workplace, and explore the historical perspective, values, motivations, and gifts of each generation. This session includes strategies for better relating to each generation and understanding how to best utilize the distinct talents and capabilities of each generation.
Bias is a Four Letter Word (self-elective) Online-Bridge LMS Employees learn how to explore the scientific nature of bias, and how to begin to consciously shift and overcome biases.
LGBTQIA+ Sensitivity and Inclusion in the Workplace (self-elective) Online- Bridge LMS Employees learn that diversity and inclusion at work and beyond are essential to an organization’s success, but if individuals don’t fully understand the perspective of others, it is difficult to truly become a team. This session discusses common assumptions and biases. Learners will learn the art of being truly inclusive.
Domestic Violence- A Workplace Issue (self-elective) Online-Bridge LMS Learners will learn signs that may indicate a worker is being subjected to domestic violence, and offers tips for employers and colleagues on how to deal with this issue in the workplace.
Workplace Violence (self-elective) Online-Bridge LMS Learners in this session learn, that while most people think of workplace violence as a physical assault, workplace violence has taken on a broader perspective. It is any act in which a person is abused, threatened, intimidated or assaulted in his or her employment and can include psychological harassment or bullying. This course covers workplace violence and prevention.
Valuing Diversity (self-elective Online- Bridge LMS Employees learn how to value and embrace diversity in the workplace. Keys to success for this course include understanding hidden bias, overcoming stereotyping, removing discrimination and microaggressions from the workplace.
Title IX Mandatory Reporter Training (required) Online-Bridge LMS Required in-person training for faculty and staff to understand reporting expectations under Title IX and Clery
Title IX Sexual Misconduct/Title IX Board Training Online- Bridge LMS Required training for all members of the Title IX Sexual Misconduct Board
Passive Tabling/Golf Cart Rides Various locations across BGSU campus Passive programs with students to discuss sexual violence, bystander intervention, healthy masculinities, Green Dot etc.
Green Dot Bystander Training Various location across the BGSU BG campus and Firelands campus and via Zoom This primary prevention program addresses sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking while promoting bystander intervention.
SAAM 5k and Dog Walk BGSU Student Rec Center Annual awareness event to promote sexual violence prevention and awareness.
Clothesline Project (2) BGSU Oval, BGSU Firelands, and Social Media A vehicle for individuals affected by violence to express their emotions and their experiences by decorating a shirt. They then hang the shirt on a clothesline to be viewed by the community to capture the dangers and harm of power based personal violence.
It's on Us Teach In YouTube and Social Media An annual opportunity for education and awareness building during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A virtual program where BGSU affiliates provided their research on sexual assault, dating violence, or stalking.
"What Were You Wearing?" Bowen Thompson Student Union and Social Media In collaboration with The Cocoon, stories of survivors were provided virtually and aimed to break down the rape myth that sexual violence is perpetuated due to what someone is wearing.
Silent Witness Project Bowen Thompson Student Union The Northwest Ohio Silent Witness Project exhibit features more than 50 figures and dozens of retired chest plates, each representing a life abruptly and violently ended by an intimate partner or stalker.
Denim Day Social Media The campaign was originally trigged by a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped her rapist remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim.
"Mask for Masc" Mask Decorating and Discussion  CWGE Conference Room Mask decorating event that included conversations around healthy masculinity for Masculinities Month.
Empty Place at the Table BGSU Dining Halls: The Nest, The Oaks, and Kreischer Honoring and recognizing women and children in Northwest Ohio who have had their lives taken due to domestic violence. This project began in 1993 in Lackawanna County, PA and the display demonstrates the way domestic violence devastates a community and family. This program also provides resources for support and education on relationship "red flags" along with bystander intervention.
Red Flag Campaign Lawn near Education Building Creating awareness and recognizing the calls to report dating or domestic violence in Wood County. This program also provides resources for support and education on relationship "red flags" along with bystander intervention.
WRIT Infographics Various locations across BGSU campus In partnership with WRIT 1120, students created presentations around the topic of survivor rights for women of color. Top entries were displayed during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Green Dot Bathroom Stall Stickers Various restrooms across BGSU and Firelands campuses Resource stickers placed in restroom stalls
Paint the Rock for Domestic Violence Awareness BGSU Spirit Rock The BGSU Spirit Rock was painted purple during October to bring attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Updated: 09/23/2022 04:51PM