Training

The 2022-2023 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. 

Effective beginning the 2021-2022 RCR training series, faculty engaged in research and other sponsored and unsponsored projects are required to attend, at minimum, two hours of instruction/sessions each fiscal year (October-May).

The training topics will vary from year to year.  Faculty must complete the following core sessions within a five (5) year period.  The required core sessions must be repeated every five years and are denoted below with an *:  1) Overview of Data-Driven Research -or- Overview Scholarly-Driven Research  2) Research Misconduct  3) Foreign Influence and Security  4) Conflict of Interest  5) Rigor and Reproducibility (not required for faculty only involved in unsponsored research).

All research staff and administration are highly encouraged to participate.

Registration is required for each session within 24 hours prior of session.

Click on specified date(s) below to register.

Five (5) training sessions for 2022-2023 will be in-person at the USA Faculty Club (located at 6350 Fincher Road) and four (4) training sessions will be conducted via the USA Online Canvas platform.

 

2022-2023 RCR Training Series Schedule

Classroom Sessions

October 27
Research Misconduct *

Julio Turrens, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Biomedical Sciences

 Date: Thursday, October 27, 2022

 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Location: USA Faculty Club
6350 Fincher Rd.

 

November 10
Panel Discussion: Maximizing Research Productivity and Facilitating Multiple Projects and/or Collaborations

Susan Gordon-Hickey, Au.D., Ph.D.
Interim Dean
Pat Covey College of Allied Health Professions

Neil Schwarz, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Chair
Department of Health, Kinesiology, and Sport

Kendra L. (Focht) Garand, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Speech Pathology
Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology

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

 Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022

 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Location: USA Faculty Club
6350 Fincher Rd.

 

January 19
Authorship, Publication Practices, and Preprints

Natalie Bauer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology
Center For Lung Biology

 Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023

 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Location: USA Faculty Club
6350 Fincher Rd.

 

March 16
Overview of Data Driven Research *

W. Matthew Reichert, Ph.D. 
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry
Assistant Vice President, Office of Research Communications, Development and Learning

 Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023

 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Location: USA Faculty Club
6350 Fincher Rd.

 

April 6
Overview of Scholarly Driven Research *

Jack Shelley-Tremblay, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Psychology

***THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED***

 

 Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

 Location: USA Faculty Club
6350 Fincher Rd.

Canvas

October 1, 2022  - May 31, 2023

Online Sessions

Conflict of Interest *
USA Canvas Online
Dusty Layton and Angela S. Williams
Executive Director and Assistance Director
Research Compliance and Assurance

 

 Location: Online

 

Foreign Influence and Security *
USA Canvas Online

David Furman
Director                                                                              Information Security Risk and Compliance

 

 Location: Online

 

IRB Basics: Accessing Resources, Submission Process, and Navigating IRBNet
USA Canvas Online
Caroline Gratton
IRB Administrator
Research Compliance and Assurance

 

 Location: Online

 

Rigor and Reproducibility *
USA Canvas Online
Christopher Davies, Ph.D. 
Associate Dean
College of Medicine, Research

 

 Location: Online

 

All faculty engaged in research and other sponsored and unsponsored projects are required to attend, at minimum, two (2) hours of instruction/sessions each fiscal year (October-May).  The training topics will vary from year to year.   Faculty must complete the following core sessions within a five (5) year period.  * The required core sessions must be repeated every five years.  1. Overview of Data Driven Research -or- Overview Scholarly Driven Research 2. Research Misconduct 3. Foreign Influence and Security 4. Conflict of Interest 5. Rigor and Reproducibility (not required for faculty only involved in unsponsored research)