Privacy

The below on-demand training courses from United Educators and Paperclip are available to our URI community and provide general awareness on key topics. For specific URI policies and procedures related to your job function, please consult with your supervisor.  

AI in Higher Education

(90 min) ON-DEMAND
Balance Compliance and Ethical Concerns to Harness AI’s Transformative Power for Teaching and Learning.

Audience: Administration, Faculty, Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants

Brightspace Course

FERPA: Protecting Student Privacy (Foundational)

(10 min) ON-DEMAND
This course is designed to help learners know when (and when not) to release student records to avoid violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.​ 

Audience: Administration, Faculty, Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants

Brightspace course

FERPA Comprehend Current Compliance Standards (Intermediate)

(95 min) ON-DEMAND

This course is designed to help learners expand their foundational knowledge of FERPA through greater comprehension of current compliance standards and exploration of impending developments.

Audience: Administration, Faculty, Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants

Brightspace Course

HIPAA: Protecting Patient Privacy (Employee Course)

(10 min) ON-DEMAND
This course is designed to help learners know when (and when not) to release student records to avoid violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.​ 

Audience: Administration, Faculty, Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants

Brightspace Course

HIPAA: Protecting Patient Privacy (Student Course)

Students participating in health care-related internships or volunteer roles learn how to protect patient data in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Audience: Students

Brightspace Course

PCI: Protecting Payment Card Information

(10 min) ON-DEMAND
This course is designed to help learners know when (and when not) to release student records to avoid violations of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.​ 

Audience: Administration, Faculty, Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants

Brightspace Course

Red Flags: Prevent Identity Theft

(30 min) ON-DEMAND
This course will help learners understand the Red Flags Rule, potential consequences of ignoring red flags indicating possible identity theft, and best practices for identifying and responding to potential red flags.

Audience: Administration, Faculty, Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants

Brightspace course

Ethics & Conflicts of Interest

RI Code of Ethics

This training includes content prepared by the RI Ethics Commission for use within our university. It is intended to provide participants with an introduction to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission and the Rhode Island Code of Ethics which sets forth standards of conduct for all Rhode Island public officials and employees.

RI Code of Ethics

(30 min) ON-DEMAND

Introduction to the following topics: conflicts of interest, nepotism, recusal, vendors to state agencies, contracts, secondary employment, gifts & honoraria, the revolving door, transactions with subordinates.

Audience: Administration, Faculty, Graduate Students, Teaching Assistants

Brightspace Course

Ethics Awareness & Reflection

Learn more about our Ethics Hotline and where you can find additional resources and information.

Ethics Awareness & Reflection

Visit our Ethics Awareness & Reflection page for additional training pathways.

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Identifying and Avoiding Conflicts

The following learning pathway includes training and policy content on conflicts of interest. These resources are designed to help you identify, manage, and mitigate potential conflicts, ensuring adherence to our ethical standards and legal requirements.

What is a Conflict of Interest?

(2 min) Video

Throughout our endeavors situations may arise that create a potential conflict of interest (COI). This short video clip includes some common examples.

Source: Xcelus

Video

Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

(10 min) ON-DEMAND

Learn how to recognize a conflict of interest and what to do if one arises. Know where to locate our University policies and procedures on conflicts of interest. 

Audience: Administration, Faculty, Graduate Students, TA’s
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Brightspace Course

URI Ethics & Conflict of Interest Policy

(10 min) READ

University Employees and the Board of Trustees are expected to be aware of, and remain in compliance with, their obligations under the RI Code of Ethics and federal Conflict of Interest requirements.

Audience: University Employees and members of the Board of Trustees
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Policy

URI Consensual Relationships Policy

(10 min) READ

As a matter of sound judgment and professional ethics, faculty members and University staff have a duty to avoid any actual or apparent conflict between their professional responsibilities and personal relationships.

Audience: University Employees, Educators, Student Workers, Affiliates
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Policy

General Compliance

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement

State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)

(90 min) ON-DEMAND

Navigate the challenging state authorization requirements for online and distance learning to ensure campus compliance.

BRIGHTSPACE COURSE