Think About It For a second year, all new University of Akron students are completing an online training module that helps them to think through various high-­‐risk situations before they occur. The module, called "Think About It," covers sex, drugs/alcohol, healthy relationships and other scenarios that can be part of college life. “Think About It” is all about preparing our students to make informed decisions. The module presents sensitive subjects in a way that's engaging and informing. The program is part of the work being carried out by the University's Sexual Assault Resource Team. The team — comprised of faculty, students and staff from across campus — develops programs, services and campaigns to educate students about healthy relationships, with the ultimate goal of preventing sexual violence. The team works in concert with the Title IX Response Team, which coordinates the response and investigation of sexual harassment and sexual violence incidents involving the campus community. Why “Think About It” introduces students to a university-­‐wide conversations on important issues such as sexual violence, gender identity and expression, and campus safety. The University of Akron is committed to supporting students. In order to accomplish that, it is necessary to ensure students are a part of this dialogue and are prepared to continue the conversation. This dialog can only begin after students have a common baseline of information The University of Akron is providing through “Think About It.” The University of Akron values a campus culture of safety and responsibility. By completing “Think About It” students gain skills, language, and tools necessary to help ensure they have the best experience possible. The University of Akron is proud of its growing population of non-­‐traditional students, and we believe it's important for new students of every background to complete the program. Discrimination, harassment, and violence affect us all, regardless of age, gender, and any other identity. In addition, all students, faculty and staff at The University of Akron are protected under Title IX of Education Amendments of 1972. Even if students join a community well-­‐versed in sex and gender equity, it's still important to understand rights as a member of this community. For these reasons, the course is required for all incoming non-­‐traditional and distance learning students. Is It Required for Graduate Students Too Yes, for all new students. This includes first-­‐time first-­‐year students, transfer students, new international students, first-­‐time graduate students and new law students. There are two separate modules identified as “Think About It” and “Think About It – Graduate Students” that provides age and developmentally appropriate content to the appropriate groups. Students were sent the invitation to participate in the appropriate module based on information in University records. Is There a Deadline Yes, students have four weeks to complete the program following the initial email invitation sent to them. Once the deadline has passed, students will continue to have access to complete the program or reference the program throughout the entire academic year. Does Everyone Have Access At this time, access is available for all first-­‐year students. Faculty, students and staff working directly with the Sexual Assault Resource Team or the Title IX Response Team may also have limited access. How To Access Students who were invited to participate received an email with a link at their @zips.uakron.edu email address. Students wishing to access the program without the email invitation can request a link at www.campusclarity.com. Follow the login button in the top right corner and students will be asked for their email address. Enter an @zips.uakron.edu email address and press enter. A link will be emailed to begin the training. If students continue to struggle assistance is available at the email [email protected]. How Long Does It Take Each student will have an individual experience and the time it takes to complete the training may vary. Most students report completing the program in less than three hours. If a Student Objects If a student objects to the content of the course because of personal beliefs, they can request not to take the program. To exercise this option, students should email [email protected]. They will be provided alternative information that includes their rights and responsibilities as a student at The University of Akron. Certificate of Completion At the end of the training students will be given the opportunity to print a certificate of completion. Extra Credit or Classroom Support Faculty and staff teaching the Akron Experience seminar course or other related content serving first-­‐
year students or new graduate or law students are encouraged to use “Think About It” as an extra credit assignment at their discretion. Questions about use as an extra credit assignment should be directed to the Dean of Students Office.