Midwestern University provides educational programming that consists of primary prevention and awareness programs for all incoming students and new employees and ongoing awareness and prevention campaigns for students, faculty, and staff that:
- Identify sexual misconduct which includes sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual assault or rape, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking as prohibited conduct;
- Defines what behavior constitutes sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual assault or rape, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking;
- Defines ‘consent to sexual activity’ under University policy and state regulations
- Covers information on reporting sexual violence, assisting victims and survivors of sexual violence, and preventing sexual violence through bystander training.
- Explains rights of the complainant and respondent, including the right to file reports with external law enforcement agencies and the right to an advisor.
All employees and students of Midwestern University are required to complete and pass online courses through Vector Solutions LMS regarding related topics on Sexual Assault and Prevention;Harassment and Discrimination;and Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. In addition, all Midwestern University students sign an agreement that they are responsible for the policies outlined in the Student Handbook, including its sections on the Code of Conduct and Sexual Misconduct-Title IX Violations policy.