Compliance Courses | Human Resources

At the beginning of your employment and annually thereafter, you are required to complete the compliance courses shown below in Workday. Find instructions regarding how to enroll in and launch courses.

Please note that all faculty, adjuncts, staff, students and contingent workers must take these courses in a timely manner. Select the course titles from the menu below to learn more about them. If you have questions or need technical assistance, please contact us at hr@willamette.edu.

Annual Compliance Courses

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.

“Educational records” are defined, with a few exceptions, as records containing information directly related to a student that are maintained by a school or its agent (including electronic records). In higher education, FERPA prohibits schools from disclosing educational records, or personally identifiable information in those records, other than certain basic directory information, without the student’s prior written consent. The student may even request that directory information be withheld. Some exceptions allowing disclosure of educational records do apply. For further information contact the Office of the University Registrar at registrar@willamette.edu.

This course was developed by the Willamette Registrar Office and is read only. Note that there is a slight delay on each slide before the next button appears to encourage learners to read the content thoroughly.

Prevention of Sexual Violence

This training covers areas of sexual violence as identified by the Campus SaVE act and VAWA (Violence Against Women Act). Included are identifying behaviors, consent, bystander intervention, responsible employee, reporting, the role of the Title IX coordinator, Cleary Act requirements, and the investigation process.

The course contains information about and scenarios discussing sexual assault. It is possible that something you read/watch during this module will prompt an emotional response, whether or not you have experienced interpersonal violence yourself. If you desire an alternative method to completing this required training please contact Human Resources at X6210 or hr@willamette.edu. If you are a student employee needing alternatives for this training, contact a Confidential Advocate at the GRAC by emailing confidential-advocate@willamette.edu.

Associated policies and procedures can be accessed by clicking the links below.

Workplace Harassment Prevention

A workplace free from harassment fosters a positive work environment, builds a sense of community, and reinforces the shared mission that is unique to educational institutions. Topics covered include, the definition of types of harassment and protected groups as well as how to recognize and report incidents of harassment and retaliation.

This lesson contains information about and scenarios discussing discrimination and harassment. It is possible that something you read/watch during this module will prompt an emotional response, whether or not you have experienced interpersonal violence yourself. If you desire an alternative method to completing this required training please contact Human Resources at x6210 or hr@willamette.edu. If you are a student employee needing alternatives for this training, contact a Confidential Advocate at the GRAC by emailing confidential-advocate@willamette.edu.

In addition to this training, Willamette has policies, procedures and other information on the topic of workplace harassment. Click on a link below to get more information.