Launching the week of October 13!
What is the UO's Prevention Course?
The University of Oregon is deeply committed to your health and well-being, your academic success, and engaging you in a learning experience that creates a healthier campus community. A student’s ability to learn is enhanced when they are a member of a safe and healthy community. Being impacted by behaviors of students who misuse and abuse substances or are involved in some form of sexual misconduct can all be significant barriers to academic success. Our goal is to reduce the negative consequences of substance misuse and abuse, reduce incidents of unwanted sexual behavior, and increase student empowerment Therefore, as part of the UO’s comprehensive approach to prevention education, coupled with the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act and Oregon House Bill 3456, there are two expectations of all students:
- First-year and transfer undergraduate students complete three alcohol and drug misuse prevention modules and one sexual violence prevention module during their first quarter as an enrolled student.
- All other students complete the annual sexual violence prevention module offered each fall.
We have partnered with Vector Solutions to provide this training. As a contracted vendor, Vector Solutions uses some language in this module that differs in form, function, and tone from our typical prevention education at the University of Oregon. Although we have identified this difference, we still believe there is value to this educational touchpoint for you as a student.
As an institution, we believe in holistic, community-based approaches to ending sexual violence which includes the onus being placed on the perpetrator and that sexual violence can happen to anyone regardless of gender. If you have feedback on the module, please complete the course satisfaction survey which is received directly by Vector Solutions. If you would like information about what support is available students who have or will experience violence, assault, or harassment, visit the Care and Advocacy Program at safe.uoregon.edu.
How to Fulfill the Requirements
Student Status | Step 1 | Step 2 |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate First-Year and Transfer Students | You will be enrolled in your modules at the start of your first quarter on campus. Complete AlcoholEDU for College, CannabisEDU, Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention, and RespectEDU for College. The requirement is not fulfilled until all four modules are complete. Allow yourself plenty of time as it may take two to three hours to finish all four modules. | Thirty days after you complete these modules, you will be asked to complete the follow-up portion of those modules. This follow-up portion is not required but highly encouraged. |
All University Students | At the start of each academic year, you will be enrolled in RespectEDU Foundations for College. Please complete by the deadline given to you in your online prevention course enrollment emails. | Thirty days after you complete this module, you will be asked to complete the follow-up portion of the module. This follow-up portion is not required but highly encouraged. |
Undergraduate Nontraditional Students and Members of Recovery Community | If you identify with at least one of the following: 25 years old or older, work 40 hours per week, are a parent/caregiver, in alcohol and other drug recovery, you qualify for an alternative program in place of the three alcohol and drug modules. You are still expected to complete RespectEDU for College. | Email prevention@uoregon.edu for more information. |
For any questions or concerns, please contact prevention@uoregon.edu with the subject “Required Prevention” and include your student ID number.
AlcoholEDU, CannabisEDU, and Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention Modules
The modules titled AlcoholEDU, CannabisEDU, and Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention address topics of substance misuse and abuse in addition to the related expectations for UO students around responsible behaviors.
Thirty days after you complete these modules you will receive an email inviting you to complete the follow-up portion of those modules. This follow-up portion is not required but highly encouraged.
RespectEDU for College Module
The RespectEDUs for College module has been designed to help students understand that consent is mandatory within sexual and romantic relationships. As a contracted vendor, Vector Solutions uses some language in this module that differs in form, function, and tone from our typical prevention education at the University of Oregon. Although we have identified this difference, we still believe there is value to this educational touchpoint for you as a student.
As an institution, we believe in holistic, community-based approaches to ending sexual violence which includes the onus being placed on the perpetrator and that sexual violence can happen to anyone regardless of gender. If you have feedback on the module, please complete the course satisfaction survey which is received directly by Vector Solutions.