The University is committed to creating a safe and ethical environment and with this commitment, all current and new faculty, staff, and employees, including undergraduate and graduate student employees, are required to complete training courses about compliance obligations.
In order to meet state and federal requirements as well as University policy, University employees and students may be required to take mandatory training courses. Some training courses may be required on an annual basis based on the employee’s roles and responsibilities.
As manager, you are responsible for ensuring that your employees complete their required compliance training. Compliance training is intended to help employees gain an understanding of the laws, rules, and policies that govern employees when they carry out official duties.
Effective January 4, 2021 mandatory compliance training for all Florida Tech employees will continue to be annual, with a few course exceptions that will be periodic.
How to Complete Your Annual Compliance Training
Once you receive your initial email from Human Resources and HSI listing your required courses, sign in to HSI using your TRACKS credentials to take the training courses assigned to you. You will receive regular reminders until you have fulfilled the requirements. The training is customized based on the university and job requirements.
Visit our Access and Support page for more information on how to access and complete your training.
Compliance Training Requirements
HSI - Compliance Training Requirements for Employees & Student Employees
| Module | Duration | Hire | Annual | Periodic | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazard Communication | 20 Mins | X | Initial | ||
| Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace | 20 Mins | X | X | Initial and Annual | |
| Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Prevention | 30 Mins | X | X | Initial and Annual | |
| Computer Security | 25 Mins | X | X | Initial and Annual | |
| Emergency & Fire Preparedness | 25 Mins | X | X | Initial and Annual | |
| Fire Extinguisher Safety | 20 Mins | X | X | Initial and Annual | |
| Cybersecurity Overview | 15 Mins | X | X | Initial | |
| Title IX: Roles of Employees | 24 Mins | X | X | Initial and Annual |
*Additional courses may be required based upon position.
*Initial & Periodic= One-time initial training; Annual and Periodic (every two years retrain frequency involved).
New hires are required to complete all of the training courses listed above during their first 60 days of employment through HSI. The employee must develop a plan with their supervisor in order to complete the courses before the deadline.
Note: All new hires are sent to Compliance bi-weekly and assign staff or faculty in the appropriate courses in HSI. During New Hire Orientation, new hires are provided the information regarding compliance training courses. The new hire will also receive an email from HSI indicating they have required courses to complete.
Additional required training may be needed to meet federal/state and/or license/permit requirements. The university is inspected/reviewed annually by given state/federal inspectors either in person or virtually.
Employees and student employees may be asked to complete other compliance training based on their job responsibilities or as directed by their supervisor. They include, but are not limited to:
- Campus Security Training (CSA)
- FERPA: Confidentiality of Records
- Protection of Minors on Campus
Note: Faculty and staff who do not complete the required training by the established deadline will be referred to management and Human Resources for appropriate disciplinary action.
Please contact the compliance@fit.edu if you have any questions regarding training. Compliance will direct you to other departments if needed.