As explained by Joe Colangelo, Asst. Director in the Office of New Student Programs (ONSP):
During New Student Orientation, ONSP employs a “Dosing + Follow-Up Interventions” strategy wherein they briefly introduce students to lots of resources and DEI-related concepts which are then followed-up on later in the semester.
Expect Respect Campaign
On Day 1, students are introduced to The Expect Respect campaign and attend a performance by the Educational Theater Company (ETC), which addresses:
- Title IX, sexual assault, intimate partner violence
- Bias + Inclusive language
- Mental health
- Unpacking identity: race, ethnicity, socioeconomic class, LGBTQ+, etc.
Following the skits, students are provided with pamphlets and information about related resources on campus (i.e., SAPAC, CAPs, etc.).
On Day 2, students attend a session called “Collaboration at Michigan” about working in diverse teams in the classroom. This sessions introduces students to microaggressions, making assumptions, bystander intervention, and acts as a precursor to Change it Up (see below)!
AlcoholEdu + Haven, Relationship Remix and Change it Up!
All first-year students at the University of Michigan are required to attend three different programs by the end of their first semester. During the month of August, students are required to complete online courses called AlcoholEdu and Haven, which provide strong educational foundations in alcohol and other drugs, sexual assault, healthy relationships, bystander intervention, and campus policies and resources.
During the months of September and October, all first-year students attend Relationship Remix, a nationally recognized program that helps students understand key components around consent, communication, decision-making, sexual health, and healthy relationships. Participants reflect upon personal values, gain knowledge, and build skills in a safe and fun environment to help them navigate relationships and life at the University of Michigan.
During October and November, students attend Change It Up!, a bystander intervention workshop that teaches students the skills needed to identify and respond to a wide array of harmful situations in order to increase inclusion and respect in their communities.
