UMass Lowell recognizes the importance of prevention, education and training. UMass Lowell will continue to offer educational and training programs to its community, aiming to prevent incidents from occurring and to train staff to respond appropriately to Complaints when they arise.

All Employees

UMass Lowell shall make every effort to provide training and education to the campus community as it relates to equal opportunity, discrimination, [discriminatory] harassment, retaliation, sex discrimination, and sexual harassment. In accordance with Massachusetts General Law, all new employees shall complete a training on Title IX and Preventing Harassment in the workplace within 45 days of hire.

All New and Transfer Students

All new and transfer students shall be required to complete appropriate University training on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Title IX. Ongoing trainings will be provided and may be required at the discretion of the University.

Employees Involved in the Title IX Sex Discrimination Grievance Procedures

All employees involved in the resolution of Title IX ‘Sex Discrimination Grievance Procedures’ will receive and/or participate in training on an annual basis that minimally covers the following:

  • Definition of Sexual Harassment as defined in Title IX;
  • Scope of the institution’s education program or activity;
  • How to conduct an investigation and grievance process, including hearings, appeals, and informal resolution process, as applicable; and
  • How to serve impartially, including by avoiding prejudgment of the facts at issue, conflicts of interest and bias.
  • Both decision makers and investigators must be trained on issues of relevance, including how to apply the “rape shield” protections provided to complainants. Additionally, decision makers must receive training on any technology that will be used at a live hearing.
  • As required by the Clery Act:
    • Issues related to dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking; and
    • How to investigate and conduct a hearing process that protects the safety of victims and promotes accountability.