Trainings that must be completed or may be assigned to you within your provisional period include:

• Preventing Discrimination and Sexual Violence: Title IX, VAWA, and the Clery Act Training: Please note that access to this training is not available until 7-10 business days after your start date. 
• Child Abuse Recognition and Reporting 

Learn more about these trainings on the Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion website.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 ("HIPAA") was enacted to protect the privacy and security of health-related personal information. HIPAA requires institutions that store, transmit, and manage personal medical information to have control over the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of this data.

The University has established guidelines for complying with HIPAA and has established specific computer security controls that must be enacted on any University computer system that stores, transmits, or manages HIPAA data. For more information about HIPAA and the University's role, please visit www.pitt.edu/HIPAA.

As a new member of the University of Pittsburgh community, it is important that you have the appropriate clearances and training that are required for your position. Learn more about the necessary clearances you may need and other employment verification requirements as an employee at Pitt.

In addition to any child protection clearances that may be needed, all employees are required to fill out the Form I-9 after accepting an employment offer with the University. Learn more about completing the Form I-9 or the re-verification process.

This Faculty Handbook comprises University policies that directly impact your work as a Pitt faculty member. These include policies about benefits, institutional support and University governance as well as compliance policies and procedures that satisfy federal and Commonwealth laws.

Visit the Office of the Provost website for centralized support for faculty, as well as information regarding faculty affairs, development, and diversity.

Visit the Payroll Department website for information about your pay and related tax information.

Additionally, you are encouraged to review the Employee Self-Service reference guides on the Pitt Worx Hub for information about updating your home address, updating tax information, setting up or changing your direct deposit details, and more.

Pitt’s Emergency Notification System (ENS) keeps the University community updated on all emergency and urgent events on campus; you can subscribe for ENS messages, delivered by SMS text or email, through your My Pitt portal.

This module from the Office of Public Safety & Emergency Management will inform you about best practices in personal safety and how to respond in case of an emergency: Public Safety Awareness Training

Together, we are building a culture where everyone feels comfortable raising concerns and asking questions. You can use the Pitt Concern Connection for many ethics and compliance topics, including Title IX, workplace discrimination, the University's response to COVID-19, financial controls, and more. By asking questions and sharing concerns, you help to create a stronger, safer University community.

For more information about the Ethics and Compliance Office, visit compliance.pitt.edu.

To ask a question or make a report, visit pi.tt/concern.

Visit the Parking & Transportation Services website for information about the parking and transportation services at Pitt, including commuting options, public transport, and parking services. For information as a new employee, check out this Parking & Transportation Services slidedeck.

Panther Central is your go-to place to obtain your Panther Card, learn about on-campus buses and shuttles available for employees, and more.

Visit the Pitt Information Technology website for IT services and resources that support learning, teaching, research, and business for faculty, staff, and students at Pitt. 

Additional tools and resources can be found on the Employee Resources page.