September 7, 2020


Dear Iowa State University Student: 
 
At Iowa State University, we value your safety and well-being and take very seriously our commitment to being a place where you can succeed and thrive in a community that is free of discrimination, harassment, and intimidation. 

As part of this commitment to your safety and well-being, all Iowa State students are asked to take an online course through EVERFI, a university partner whose mission is to help students address critical life skills. As a student at Iowa State University, you are encouraged to complete this Sexual Assault Prevention course.
 
This online course addresses the critical issue of sexual assault, relationship violence, stalking, and sexual harassment among students, faculty and staff. Log-in to Canvas at https://canvas.iastate.edu to take this course. You will find the course title on your dashboard.
The Sexual Assault Prevention course is offered in two parts. Part 1 takes 60 minutes or less and can be completed in multiple sessions. After you complete Part 1, you will be prompted 21 days later to complete Part 2. Part 2 will take 15-20 minutes to complete.

Sexual Assault Prevention Part 1 is available until September 30, 2020.
Sexual Assault Prevention Part 2: is available until October 31, 2020.

If you are a returning student and have completed this training before, please be prepared to complete a refresher Sexual Assault Prevention course. You will be able to access the course through Canvas. The refresher will be offered every school year. If you are a returning student and have not previously completed this training be prepared to complete the entire course.
If you are a student employed at Iowa State University, you also need to complete Harassment and Prevention Discrimination – Student Employee Training.
This online program engages employees and raises their awareness about harassment and discrimination by explaining the law, as well as how to recognize harassment and discrimination, and report misconduct to the appropriate person. This will train employees how to identify and report sexual and interpersonal misconduct against students.
Log-in to Learn@ISU at https://training.ehs.iastate.edu/IowaSU/site to take this course.

The Harassment and Prevention Discrimination – Student Employee training is now available and takes approximately 60 minutes or less. It can be completed in multiple sessions.

Harassment and Preventing Discrimination – Student Employee is available until Monday, September 30, 20.
Individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to participate in the online training program should make their requests directly to the Office of Equal Opportunity at the telephone number (515) 294-7612 or by email at eooffice@iastate.edu.

Other Important Information:
  • You will need Internet access and audio capabilities.

  • To avoid technical issues, please use any major web browser (e.g., Firefox, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome) released within the previous two years.

  • You may take the course in multiple sessions (your spot will be saved so you may finish later.)

  • The course may include surveys to help personalize your experience and measure participants’ attitudes and behaviors. All survey responses are confidential; the school will only receive information about the participant group as a whole and will never see individual answers.

  • Should you experience problems, technical support is available 24/7 and can be accessed from the “Help” link within the course or by visiting support.everfi.com.

  • If further technical support is needed, please contact the USY IT Solution Center at 515-294-4000 or solution@iastate.edu.

 
Please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity website for more information about Title IX requirements and other Iowa State University resources related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct prevention, and to find additional information about this online training.
 
Thank you in advance for doing your part to ensure that Iowa State remains a welcoming and safe environment that is free of harassment and discrimination. 


Sincerely,

Toyia K. Younger, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Student Affairs

Iowa State University
Division of Student Affairs | www.studentaffairs.iastate.edu