General FAQs
Is this training mandatory?
Yes. Under UMBC’s Interim Policy on Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct (updated August 1, 2024), all employees must complete annual Title IX training.
Who is required to complete this training?
All faculty (including adjunct faculty), staff (regular and contingent), and student-employees (including teaching assistants and graduate assistants) are required to complete Title IX training each year.
Do I have to complete this training if I work virtually or remotely?
Yes. Our policies apply to all UMBC employees, regardless of whether they work on-site or remotely.
What is the deadline to complete this training requirement?
All UMBC employees must complete all required training by March 1, 2026.
How do I fulfill this training requirement?
To fulfill this requirement, UMBC employees must either attend a live “Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX” training session delivered by the Office of Equity and Civil Rights, or complete the appropriate asynchronous training modules outlined here.
What content will be covered in this training?
Training will cover:
- Overview of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights (ECR)
- ECR policies and procedures
- Definitions of Prohibited Conduct under University policy;
- Procedures for reporting and resolving reports of Prohibited Conduct;
- How to respond to a disclosure; and
- Parameters of confidentiality.
Prohibited Conduct includes:
- Sex Discrimination
- Sex-Based Harassment
- Sexual Harassment
- Domestic Violence
- Dating Violence
- Stalking
- Retaliation
How do I register for a live virtual training session?
Please visit ECR’s myUMBC group Events page to register for a virtual training session. Training sessions have a seating capacity, so please register for a session in advance of attending.
What if I want my department/new hires/etc. to attend an in-person training session?
To request an in-person training session for your group, please email ecrtraining@umbc.edu.
Do student-employees need to complete additional training if they already completed the required annual online Title IX training for students?
Student-employees must complete additional online training about their obligations as a mandated reporter in order to meet the annual Title IX employee training requirement.
Student-employees who attend a live “Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX” training session do not need to complete the additional online training. They must still complete the required annual online Title IX student training (“Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates” or “Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students”).
What if I am a student-employee with a temporary position?
Student-employees (including teaching assistants and graduate assistants) are mandated reporters under UMBC’s Interim Policy on Sex Discrimination, Sex-Based Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct, and are strongly encouraged to complete their required training as soon as possible to ensure they understand their obligations under this Policy.
Please email ecrtraining@umbc.edu for further instruction.
I do not believe I can meet this training requirement. What should I do?
If you believe you cannot meet this training requirement for any reason, please contact ECRTraining@umbc.edu.
Who should I contact if I have additional questions about this training?
For further questions, please contact ECRTraining@umbc.edu.
Vector Solutions FAQs
I don’t see any training assignments on my dashboard. What should I do?
The annual Title IX training modules will not automatically appear on your training dashboard. To access the appropriate modules, follow the links on this page.
The training is not loading, what should I do?
The training module works best when accessed using Google Chrome. If you are not using Chrome, please switch to it and see if that resolves the issue. If not, submit a case with the Vector Customer Care Team.
If you continue to experience technical difficulties after contacting Vector, please reach out to ECRTraining@umbc.edu.
Do I have to complete the training in one sitting?
No, you do not have to complete it in one sitting. The training platform will save your progress each time you log in or out. However, once you start an individual video, you must complete it in one sitting. If you navigate away from the video while it is playing, you will be required to watch it again.
What if I need closed captioning or transcription to complete the training?
If you need closed captioning, click the “cc” button at the bottom right corner of the video. To view the interactive transcript, click on the icon displayed in the bottom right corner of the video screen.