Trainings

The GRC develops training sessions, and participates in trainings designed by other offices, to create a more welcoming environment on campus and foster respectful dialogue.  GRC trainings address the broad categories of relationships, gender and sexuality.  They also provide professional development and teach necessary life skills to students.   Student training groups include: hall staff, undergraduate students, graduate students, and peer educators.

Hall Staff

  • Hall Staff Orientation

This is a program sponsored by the Housing Office to train rectors, assistant rectors and resident assistants prior to the start of the academic year.

  • Network

Visit the Core Council website for more information on this training program which prepares members of the Notre Dame community to create a  welcoming space for confidential and respectful dialogue regarding issues facing gay, lesbian and bisexual students at Notre Dame.

 

Undergraduate Students

  • Active Bystander Training

Interested in working to prevent rape and sexual assault at Notre Dame?

Seeking tools to help a friend or survivor of rape or sexual assault?

Want to be an active bystander on campus?

For students interested in working to prevent rape and sexual assault on campus, this program utilizes brief presentations, role plays and small group discussions to address: how to obtain consent; how to intervene to keep yourself and others safe; how to help a friend or survivor.

 

Graduate Students

  • Master of Divinity Formation Program: Sexuality

This training for lay students in the Master of Divinity program features a large-group presentation about Catholic Church teaching on sexuality and intensive small-group discussions to hone self-understanding and pastoral skills.

Peer Educators

This comprehensive training consists of an overnight training retreat, monthly group meetings, one-on-ones with the Assistant Director and social events.  It serves to educate FIRE Starters on issues that the GRC addresses, improve leadership and facilitation skills, strengthen the FIRE Starter community and encourage their moral formation.