Training

The 2025 educational outreach on the Responsible Conduct of Research training is provided below.

Education in the responsible conduct of research provides a shared understanding of the rules and ethical norms to perform research. Researchers have both professional and regulatory-related responsibilities to conducting research responsibly, such as practicing scholarly activities and research with integrity. RCR training aims to develop commonality in building shared values in order to promote a culture of compliance, and empowerment to continue conversations within the work environment.

Participation

RCR training is held from January 1st through October 31st each year. RCR training instruction will not be available November through December for purposes of compiling training metrics and compliance reporting.

Faculty engaged in sponsored and unsponsored research are required to participate, at minimum, in two (2) hours of instruction/sessions yearly. Research personnel are highly encouraged to participate.

Please take time to review the University RCR Training Policy, to include specific federal agencies RCR training requirements.

Registration

Registration is required for each session within 24 hours prior to the session, with the exception of USA Online Canvas sessions.

Location

Six (6) training sessions for 2025 will be in-person at the USA Faculty Club (located at 6350 Fincher Rd.) and five (5) training sessions will be conducted via the USA Online Canvas platform.

New RCR Training Registration Portal

Click Here to register for all RCR Training Sessions including Classroom and Canvas sessions. You are now able to register for more than one session at a time if you chose to do so through the Portal. You no longer have to register for each session separately. All available RCR Training sessions for 2025 are listed below.

2025 RCR Training Series Schedule

Classroom Sessions

Feb

Panel Discussion: Productivity Unleashed: Achieving Success Through Research Collaboration and Multitasking
Susan Gordon-Hickey, Au.D, Ph.D., FASAHP
Dean, Pat Covey College of Allied Health Professions

Caitlyn Hauff, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Health Promotion
Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport

Candice Selwyn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Community/Mental Health Nursing

Matthew Howard, Ph.D.
Interim Chair/Professor, Department of Marketing

Laura Vrana, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, English Department

Date: Tuesday, February 25

Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm