Prevention Initiatives at Marshall University
We are…determined, committed, and united, in our efforts to maintain a safe, inclusive environment for everyone at Marshall University. To help ensure our success, the university has provided the following prevention programs and training sessions for our students and staff.
To ensure that our values of personal responsibility, diversity, and civility are promoted, the University provides a wide-array of prevention programs and training to our students and employees.
Fall 2020 Program Details
| Program Launches | July 29, 2020 |
| Part One Deadline | August 31, 2020 |
| Intersession Period | 30 Days |
| Part Two Deadline | October 18 , 2020 |
Spring 2020 Program Details
| Program Launches | TBA |
| Part One Deadline | TBA |
| Intersession Period | 30 Days |
| Part Two Deadline | TBA |
Student Training Modules
- Click here if you are a First Time Freshman or Transfer Student
- Click here if you are a Graduate Student
- Click here if you are a Student Athlete
- Click here if you are a member of the Athletics Staff
AlcoholEdu
As part of our comprehensive alcohol prevention program, Marshall University requires all new students, including full-time transfer students, regardless of their personal views or experiences with alcohol or other drugs, to complete AlcoholEdu. This 1-2 hour program will expose students to topics of high-risk behaviors associated with alcohol and other drugs while highlighting important campus resources. Invitations and reminders will be sent to student email accounts.
Prescription Drug Misuse Prevention
Marshall University expects each new undergraduate student, including full-time transfer students, regardless of their personal views or experiences with other drugs, to complete Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention. This 45-minute prescription drug abuse prevention program will educate students regarding issues related to access of and harms associated with the misuse of prescription and other drugs. The program will discuss ways in which students can recognize the signs of abuse, assist others in seeking help, and treatment options and resources. Invitations and reminders will be sent to student email accounts.
Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates
As part of our comprehensive gender-based harassment and violence prevention program, Marshall University expects each student to complete Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates. This 45-minute online course will expose students to the critical issues associated with gender-based harassment and violence and equip you with the necessary information to care for themselves and their fellow Marshall family. This program is required of all matriculated students, regardless of age, campus location, and credit hour. Invitations and reminders will be sent to student email accounts.
For questions or concerns about Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates, please email tolliver@marshall.edu
Sexual Assault Prevention for Student Athletes
Marshall University is deeply committed to promoting a campus community that is welcoming and inclusive to all individuals. In kind, the NCAA seeks to promote the academic and personal development of all its athletes. To that end, we ask that you please provide 45-minutes of your time to complete Sexual Assault Prevention for Student Athletes, a new online training program to help to underscore our mutual commitment to promoting the best of our campus community. Invitations and reminders will be sent to student athlete email accounts.
For questions or concerns about Sexual Assault Prevention for Student Athletes, please email beatricecrane.banford@marshall.edu
Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduate Students
As part of our comprehensive gender-based harassment and violence prevention program, Marshall University expects each new graduate student to complete Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduates. This 45-minute online course will expose students to the critical issues associated with gender-based harassment and violence and equip you with the necessary information to care for themselves and their fellow Marshall family. This program is required of all new to Marshall graduate students, regardless of age, campus location, and credit hour. Invitations and reminders will be sent to student email accounts.
For questions or concerns about Sexual Assault Prevention for Graduates, please email tolliver@marshall.edu