Saint Louis University is dedicated to fostering a holistic and inclusive student environment. In partnership with Vector Solutions, we offer a selection of health promotion and education around sexual assault, alcohol and drug misuse, mental health, and discrimination. These resources are designed to support our community's health, safety, and personal growth.
Learn About SLU's Recognition in Safety and Well-being
How Can I Access Vector Solutions Modules?
Access modules through your MySLU portal by selecting the “Vector—Student” application or searching for it in the search bar.
Once you locate the application, you will see your Vector Solutions dashboard. Find required training under the “My Assignments” section. You can also browse extra training that is available, view your completed training modules, and print a certificate of completion.
Primary Courses Offered
This interactive learning experience equips students with essential knowledge about alcohol and other substances. By empowering them with the skills to stay safe and protect their peers and dispelling common myths about drinking, it aims to foster a healthier, more informed campus community. First-year and transfer students receive this training before coming to campus in the fall. Ongoing training is provided to students annually.
How Does This Course Work?
- The initial part of AlcoholEdu for College takes about 90 minutes and can be completed in multiple sessions. Students can log in and out as needed.
- Part I concludes with an exam requiring a minimum passing score of 75%.
- The second part includes a brief module and a final survey. Students will be invited back to complete Part II about 45 days after finishing Part I.
- All survey responses are strictly confidential, and Saint Louis University will only see aggregated data from the first-year student body, not individual responses. Students are encouraged to provide honest answers to the survey questions.
- Students under 18 at the time of completion will not receive the surveys but will still be able to access all course content.
Course Impact
SLU students agreed that AlcoholEDU:
- Helped them establish a plan ahead of time to make responsible decisions about drinking
- Prepared them to help someone who may have alcohol poisoning
- Prepared them to prevent an alcohol overdose
This equips students with information and skills to support their emotional well-being and that of others. This course was developed in collaboration with the JED Foundation as part of our shared mission to promote student safety, emotional health and well-being. First-year and transfer students receive this training in the fall semester between September and December.
How Does This Course Work?
- The first part of the Mental Well-Being course takes about 60 minutes and can be completed in multiple sessions. Students can log in and out as needed.
- The second part includes a brief module and a final survey. Students will be invited to return about 45 days after finishing Part I to complete Part II.
- The course features several surveys that assess students' attitudes and behaviors related to mental well-being.
- All survey responses are confidential, and Saint Louis University will only receive aggregated data from the first-year student body, not individual responses. Students are encouraged to provide honest answers to the survey questions.
- Students under 18 at the time of completion will not receive the surveys but will still be able to access all course content.
Course Impact
When students intervened in mental health situations with fellow students, they most often employed one of the following behaviors:
- Listened to them talk about their issues or distress.
- Expressed my concern for their well-being to them directly.
- Checked in with the person I was concerned about at a later time.
At SLU, 89% of students believe they can make a difference in the mental health of others.
This is Title IX and Clery Act training for nontraditional students that emphasizes identifying abuse in long-term relationships and bystander intervention for in-person and online situations. First-year and transfer students receive this training before coming to campus in the fall. Ongoing training is provided to students annually.
How Does This Course Work?
- The first part of SAPU takes about 65 minutes and can be done in multiple sessions. Students can log in and out as needed.
- Part I concludes with an exam.
- The second part includes a brief module and a final survey. Students will be invited to complete Part II about 45 days after finishing Part I.
- SAPU includes several surveys that assess students' attitudes and behaviors related to sexual violence.
- All survey responses are confidential, and Saint Louis University will only see aggregated data from the first-year student body, not individual responses. Students are encouraged to provide honest answers to the survey questions.
- Students under 18 at the time of completion will not receive the surveys but will still be able to access all course content.
Course Impact
SLU students agree that the sexual assault prevention module:
- Helped me identify characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships (89%).
- Gave me information about sexual consent that I plan to use if I choose to be sexually active (89%).
- Provided me with skills to better support someone who has experienced sexual assault. (89%).
Additional Training
Other training opportunities are sent to students, faculty, and staff based on their roles at the institution.
If you are interested in extra training, you can view the full Campus Prevention Network library under the “View Library” icon in the Vector application.
If you have any questions about these modules, please contact healthpromotion@slu.edu.
Ask.Listen.Refer.
Saint Louis University’s online suicide prevention training program is designed to help students, faculty, and staff prevent suicide by teaching you to:
- Identify people at risk for suicide.
- Recognize the risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs of suicide.
- Respond to and get help for people at risk.