Training
The 2022-2023 educational outreach on the Responsible Conduct of Research training is provided below.
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

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.

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.
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
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)