{"id":352,"date":"2025-11-14T10:01:51","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T18:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gradschool.wsu.edu\/finance\/?page_id=352"},"modified":"2026-02-02T11:07:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:07:14","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gradschool.wsu.edu\/finance\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The EPIC program at Washington State University is a joint initiative between WSU and UAW 4951, the union representing Academic Student Employees. Because of this collaborative structure, questions often arise about who participates, how to schedule trainings, and how EPIC connects to other university programs. We\u2019ve gathered answers to the most common questions below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__15106\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Is EPIC training required for ASEs?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__15106\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>At this time, EPIC training is not mandatory for Academic Student Employees (ASEs). The WSU\u2013UAW 4591 agreement ensures that all ASEs are offered the opportunity to attend peer-led prevention training.<br>However, individual departments or hiring units may choose to make participation required for their ASEs in the future as part of local onboarding or workplace culture initiatives.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__9381\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Who can attend EPIC training?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__9381\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>EPIC sessions are open to ASEs, graduate students, postdocs, and departments that want to strengthen prevention practices in their workplace culture.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__58353\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How is EPIC different from Title IX or CCR trainings?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__58353\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>While Title IX and CCR focus on policy, reporting, and compliance, EPIC emphasizes peer-led prevention, early intervention, and inclusive communication within academic spaces.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__11782\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">How do I register for a training?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__11782\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>You can sign up using our <strong>EPIC Training Registration Form<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshare.percipio.com%2Fcd%2FkFXkRyOIy&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctendaishe.mugaviri%40wsu.edu%7C2681d2052aa747c0b8c308de1cbe62b6%7Cb52be471f7f147b4a8790c799bb53db5%7C0%7C0%7C638979801175293576%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zgjXIqfS7tVaDuGfLuobkxGYhbwYE84wKzKOVDaOssU%3D&amp;reserved=0\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshare.percipio.com%2Fcd%2FkFXkRyOIy&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctendaishe.mugaviri%40wsu.edu%7C2681d2052aa747c0b8c308de1cbe62b6%7Cb52be471f7f147b4a8790c799bb53db5%7C0%7C0%7C638979801175293576%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=zgjXIqfS7tVaDuGfLuobkxGYhbwYE84wKzKOVDaOssU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__13754\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Can departments or labs request private sessions?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__13754\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Yes. Departments, labs, or units can request custom sessions depending on facilitator capacity. Please contact us at <a href=\"mailto:GS.EPIC@wsu.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:GS.EPIC@wsu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GS.EPIC@WSU.EDU <\/a><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wsu-accordion\">\r\n    <h3 id=\"unique-id-1__65605\" class=\"wsu-accordion__title\">\r\n        <button class=\"wsu-accordion__title-button wsu-accordion--toggle\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"unique-id-1__content\">Are trainings offered in-person or virtually?<\/button>\r\n    <\/h3>\r\n    <div id=\"unique-id-1__content\" class=\"wsu-accordion__content\" aria-labelledby=\"unique-id-1__65605\">\r\n        <div class=\"wsu-accordion__content-inner\">\r\n            \n\n<p>Both. EPIC trainings are offered in-person on campus or virtually via Zoom, depending on scheduling and facilitator availability.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The EPIC program at Washington State University is a joint initiative between WSU and UAW 4951, the union representing Academic Student Employees. Because of this collaborative structure, questions often arise about who participates, how to schedule trainings, and how EPIC connects to other university programs. 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