Policy On Mandatory Compliance Training
Purpose
To provide a safe teaching, learning, working and living environment, Seton Hall University Board of Regents requires that all members of the University community complete a Mandatory Compliance Training Program ("Training Program"). The Training Program is intended to benefit the University community in accordance with the Catholic principle of the personal responsibility that each member of the community has for their self, one another and ultimately for the community as a whole. This policy is administered in accordance with Seton Hall’s Catholic educational mission and the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Scope
All members of the University community are required to complete a Training Program.
Definitions
Policy
The Training Program is mandatory for all Regents, Trustees, non-Regent members of Board of Regents committees (“Committee Members”), Employees, Volunteers, Occupants, and other University community members specified herein, and must be completed as set forth below. Completion of the Training Program is intended to provide the necessary skills to foster a safe and respectful environment. Failure to comply with this policy will result in the consequences set forth below. University division leaders are required to annually report on fulfillment of the Training Program by their respective divisions to the Audit Committee of the Board of Regents.
A. Training Program
Harassment and Discrimination Prevention, Including Title IX
All Regents, Trustees, Committee Members, Employees, Volunteers and Occupants must
complete the Harassment and Discrimination Prevention training course within 30 days of their election, appointment, hire, assignment date
or occupancy of University housing or offices as applicable. Thereafter, this training
course must be completed annually.
Data Security Awareness
All Regents, Trustees, Committee Members and Employees, must complete the Data and Security Awareness training course within 30 days of their election, appointment, hire, assignment date
or occupancy of University housing. Thereafter, this training course must be completed
annually by all Regents, Trustees, Committee Members, Employees, and Emeritus faculty
members and retired faculty members with access to University systems.
Conflict of Interest
All Regents, Trustees, and Committee Members, as well as all Employees with hiring
authority and/or budget authorization for $10,000 or more, must complete the Conflict of Interest training course within 30 days of their election, appointment, hire or assignment
date. Thereafter, this training course must be completed annually.
B. Consequences for Failure to Comply
Employees (except faculty, who are addressed below)
Completion of the Training Program is a condition of employment. Those who fail to
complete the Training Program by the scheduled due date may be subject to disciplinary
action, up to and including termination. In addition, those who do not complete the
Training Program may lose access to University systems until compliance is achieved.
Failure to comply with the Training Program will be considered during annual performance
appraisals.
Faculty (except adjunct faculty, Emeritus faculty, and retired faculty members, who
are addressed below)
Completion of the Training Program is a condition of employment. Those who fail to
complete the Training Program by the scheduled due date will be deemed to have committed
a serious violation of the rights and freedoms of fellow faculty members, administrators
and students. Failure to comply with this policy will be noted in the faculty member's
personnel file, and the faculty member will be ineligible for any salary increases
the University offers for the next fiscal year. Faculty members who fail to comply
and therefore render themselves ineligible for any salary increase in a given year
can regain their eligibility to earn a salary increase for a subsequent fiscal year
by completing the Training Program, but salary increases forfeited for non-compliance
will not be retroactively applied. In addition, faculty members who do not complete
the Training Program may lose access to University systems until compliance is achieved.
Adjunct Faculty
Completion of the Training Program is a condition of employment. Adjunct faculty members
who fail to complete the Training Program by the scheduled due date will be ineligible
for further employment at Seton Hall University. In addition, adjunct faculty members
who do not complete the Training Program may lose access to University systems until
compliance is achieved.
Emeritus Faculty and Retired Faculty with Access to University Systems
Emeritus faculty members and retired faculty members, who fail to complete the Data
Security Awareness training course by the scheduled due date, may lose access to University
systems until compliance is achieved.
Volunteers and Occupants
Completion of the Training Program is a condition of being authorized to undertake
certain activities as a Volunteer as set forth in the University Volunteer Policy,
reside in University housing, or occupy University offices or space. Volunteers who
fail to complete the Training Program by the scheduled due date may not serve as volunteers.
Occupants who fail to complete the Training Program by the scheduled due date may
be subject to expulsion from University offices, space or housing.
Trustees, Regents and Committee Members
Violations of this Policy may result in forfeiture of the member's appointment to
the Board of Trustees and/or the Board of Regents, or a non-Regent’s appointment to
a committee of the Board of Regents.
C. Notification of Training Program Schedule
Regents, Trustees, Committee Members, Employees, Volunteers and Occupants, as well
as Emeritus faculty and retired faculty with access to University systems, will receive
notice of their Training Program schedule and due dates. University administrators
for the Board of Regents, Board of Trustees and the Department of Housing and Residence
Life are responsible for obtaining the contact information for Committee Members and
Occupants immediately upon their election, appointment or occupancy. Division vice
presidents or their designees are responsible for obtaining the contact information
for Volunteers upon their authorization to serve as Volunteers. The Provost, or his/her
designee, is responsible for obtaining the contact information for Emeritus and retired
faculty who have access to University systems immediately upon their authorization
to access University systems. Contact information shall include full name, phone number
and the email address to which notices shall be sent under this policy and shall be
promptly provided by the administrators or applicable vice presidents to the Associate
Vice President for Human Resources.
D. Changes and Additions to the Training Program
The University may add, change or assess elements of the Training Program as deemed
appropriate and necessary.
Related Policies
- Policy Against Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct & Retaliation
- Policy Against Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
- Title IX Grievance Procedure
- Guidelines for Responding to Complaints of Sexual Misconduct, Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation
- Non-Discrimination/Title IX Statement
- Data Security
- Volunteer Policy
- Housing Policy
Responsible Offices
- Department of Human Resources
- Department of Information Technology
- Office of EEO and Title IX Compliance
Approval
Approved by Dr. Joseph Nyre, President, on the recommendation of the Executive Cabinet on August 8, 2019.
Ratified by the Board of Regents on August 27, 2019.
Next amended by President Joseph E. Nyre, on the recommendation of the Executive Cabinet, on June 23, 2020.
Next amended by Msgr. Joseph Reilly, President, on the recommendation of the Executive Cabinet, on September 24, 2025.
Effective Date
August 8th, 2019
Ratified by Board: August 27, 2019. First amended: June 23, 2020
Next Amended: September 24, 2025