Getting Started with CITI Training - Instructions 

•  Go to citiprogram.org and click the "register" button.  
•  Select Southeast Missouri State University as your institution; do not do the training as an independent learner.  
•  Check “I Agree to Terms of Service and Privacy Policy” 
•  Check “I affirm that I am an affiliate of Southeast Missouri State University.” 
•  Click the “Continue to Create Your CITI Program Username/Password” button. 
•  Fill out the form with your personal information. Use your SE email as the primary email account.  
•  Choose a username, password, and security question and answer. 

• After choosing your courses, click "submit", and then choose Southeast Missouri State University Courses. Click on one of the selected courses, and you will see a list of modules to be completed.  
• Click on a module to begin training. The modules are not timed; each has a set of learning objectives and a quiz at the end. You need to complete all modules with an average score of 80% or better to complete the training successfully. You can return to any module and retake the quiz at any time before completing the course.  
•  When you have completed a course, notice will be sent automatically to appropriate University personnel. You can also print the completion report/certificate if you wish.

Southeast Missouri State University is committed to creating an environment that promotes responsible conduct in research, fosters integrity within the research community, and complies with federal requirements. The responsible and ethical conduct of research is critical in achieving excellence, as well as maintaining the public trust, in the sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and engineering. Many federal agencies require training in the Responsible Conduct of Research for faculty, staff, students and others involved in the design and conduct of research. This requirement applies for direct funding from federal agencies and funds received as pass-through (subawards and subcontracts) from other organizations. Typically, this training must be completed by all appropriate parties within 90 days of the start date of the project. To facilitate this training, Southeast Missouri State subscribes to the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program. CITI’s web-based training materials meet federal requirements and are used by millions of learners at academic institutions, government agencies, and commercial organizations in the U.S. and around the world. Using this web-based training allows learners to work on their own time and at their own pace in completing the training requirements. The training consists of a series of modules, which do not have to be completed in one session. CITI training can be accessed at citiprogram.org/. Once on the CITI homepage, users should  

• Click on the Register button under Create an Account. 
• Select an organizational affiliation by typing in the University’s name.  Hint:   by the time you type Southeast, the University name should appear in the drop-down list and you can select it.  
• Follow the prompts to set up an affiliated account and username and password. 
• Select the required training, which, in this instance, will be the RCR training modules. 

Southeast Missouri State University expects that all personnel, including faculty, staff, visiting scientists, postdoctoral fellows, students, and all other persons retained by or working at the University, will comply with all U.S. laws and regulations while teaching, conducting research, or engaging in service activities at or on behalf of the University.

The U.S. Government has applied laws and regulations for several decades to regulate the transfer of information, commodities, technology, encryptions, and software considered to be of national security and economic importance. These current laws and regulations are collectively referred to as the “Export Control Laws.” Export Control Laws and regulations have impacted certain activities such as international travel, transfer of certain information to foreign nationals within the U.S. and abroad, some educational courses (including study abroad courses) and access to export controlled equipment. Some areas classified by Export Controls may require the University to obtain a license for certain activities, whether physical items are being sent abroad or if the release of information to foreign nationals occurs within or outside of the United States. It is important to note that obtaining a license may take a significant amount of time, making it critical to plan ahead.

University personnel are required to comply with the U.S. laws and regulations that regulate the transfer of items, information, technology, software, and funds to destinations and persons outside of the U.S., as well as to non-U.S. citizens at the University. Many of the research, teaching, or service activities conducted by University faculty and staff may be shielded from the Export Control Laws by a long-standing “fundamental research” exemption; however, it is still important for University personnel to understand these laws and ensure compliance with them by contacting Academic Affairs and the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.

Noncompliance with export control laws and regulations can result in severe civil and criminal penalties, including imprisonment, fines, loss of research contracts, seizure and forfeiture of goods, and loss of export privileges.

Restrictions

Restrictions may apply to information, items, technologies, or services and include:

• Military or “dual use” items
• Chemical or biological weapons
• Encryption technology and related software
• Funding, information, services, or items provided to embargoed countries

In addition to activities involving military items or weapons, it is critical to note that many normal, everyday University activities are subject to export controls, including:

• Traveling overseas on university business (e.g., conferences, conducting field work, international symposia)
• Research collaborations with foreign nationals (here or abroad)
• Visits or tours of research facilities by foreign nationals
• Sponsoring research (e.g., via a subcontract) to an embargoed or sanctioned country
• Providing professional services (e.g., consulting) internationally or to problematic end-users

Export controls can impact the ability to:

• Ship items out of the U.S.
• Collaborate with foreign colleagues
• Allow the participation of foreign students or foreign researchers in research activities
• Provide services (including training) to foreign persons both here and abroad

If you are planning to engage in any of these activities, please contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs to assist as you navigate through these regulations.

For information concerning Export Controls as it relates to international travel, research, intellectual property, and training materials, please refer to the following information below:

Export Controls: International Travel

Southeast Missouri State University International Travel Support Advice for Avoiding Export Control and Sanction Program Violations

Note:  The University is in the process of updating Export Controls guidance and will post additional information when it becomes available. In the meantime, please contact the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at x2018 or grants@semo.edu if you think you may have any activities subject to Export Controls.