Administrators, faculty, and other staff members at colleges and universities have a unique challenge in keeping up with quickly-evolving requirements, expectations, and practices. These topics are specially targeted to higher education institutions.
4 Sessions scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, October 3 - Thursday, October 6, 2022; 2:00 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will help you understand the new rules and identify the important implications of Title IX on your institution. You will learn how to adopt appropriate policies, fulfill training requirements, and incorporate effective investigation techniques.
Benefits of Certification
Address all Title IX issues that arise in your college or university
Master new regulations and prepare for expected changes
Protect your institution from potential legal liability
Prove your expertise to employers, colleagues, students, and regulators with your Title IX Coordinator Certification
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, October 10, 2022; 4:00 PM Eastern
Indigenous Affairs journalist and historian Meghanlata Gupta will share insights about tribal nations and tribal diversity. You will learn how to be an ally to Indigenous peoples.
What You'll Learn
What are land acknowledgments?
What terminology should you use?
What are the differences between tribes?
How can you be an ally?
Where can you learn about tribal histories and contemporary issues?
How can you start essential conversations about allyship in your organization?
4 Sessions scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, October 18 - Friday, October, 21, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
Dr. Jim Castagnera will cover the most critical First Amendment concerns for colleges and universities. You will learn how to find the sweet spot between student free speech and institutional community values.
Benefits of Certification
Recognize and protect free speech on your campus
Update your knowledge to reflect the latest regulations and case law
Protect your institution from potential legal liability
Prove your expertise to colleagues, students, and regulators
5 Sessions scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, October 17 - Friday, October 21, 2022; 3:00 PM Eastern
HR expert Teri Morning will teach you everything you need to know about leaves of absence in just one week. As leave requests increase, this training will help you perform your job better, support employees, and protect your employer.
Benefits of Certification
Protect your organization from potential legal liability
Help colleagues who request leaves
Expand your professional knowledge and propel your career
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, October 18, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
Former university associate provost and practicing attorney Dr. Jim Castagnera will explain the details of the First Amendment. You will learn current requirements and practical steps to protect free speech rights at your institution.
What You'll Learn
What is the background of the First Amendment?
To what rights are students, faculty members, and other staff entitled?
Are there exceptions?
How has the interpretation of the First Amendment evolved recently?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, October 19, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
First Amendment expert Dr. Jim Castagnera will explain how to balance free speech with the need to protect members of your campus community. You will learn how to set appropriate policies for your institution.
What You'll Learn
What do speech codes include?
How can you create safe spaces on your campus?
What are the best tactics to prevent hate speech?
Can you restrict microaggressions without violating the First Amendment?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, October 20, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
Free speech expert Dr. Jim Castagnera will explain how to accommodate divergent ideas while keeping your campus safe. You will learn immediately applicable techniques to balance First Amendment rights with individual protections.
What You'll Learn
May students protest controversial issues? How should you contain them?
Must you allow all outside speakers, no matter how controversial?
How can you balance decorum and freedom on your campus?
What types of speech does the First Amendment cover? Are there exceptions?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Friday, October 21, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
Former university associate provost and practicing attorney Dr. Jim Castagnera will clarify how much freedom the First Amendment affords to students. You will learn what controls you can put in place to protect your institution and other community members.
What You'll Learn
Does the First Amendment entitle students to write or say anything?
How can you restrict or control statements by student journalists?
Can you prevent embarrassing reports about your college or university?
Should you protect other stakeholders from inappropriate or hateful speech?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, October 27, 2022; 12:30 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will explain the critical employment issues relating to college and university athletics programs. You will learn how to avoid the many legal or political problems that may arise.
What You'll Learn
What legal and employment issues relate to coaches?
Can and should you pay student-athletes? What are their rights?
What role should conduct play in employment requirements?
How should you handle at-will employment in contracts?
What are the standards for discipline and discharge?
How can you address outside activities and conflicts of interest?
10 Sessions scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, October 31 - Friday, November 18, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern or Monday, January 9 - Friday, January 27, 2023; 1:30 PM Eastern
Human resources expert John A. Rubino will share a wealth of information to help you create a comprehensive, organizationally-aligned total cash compensation program. You will learn how to overcome high inflation and staffing shortages.
Benefits of Certification
Earn two valuable certifications that demonstrate your expertise
Align employee rewards with organizational success
Attract and retain top talent despite inflation and a hot job market
Communicate compensation strategies to management and employees
5 Sessions scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, November 7 - Friday, November 11, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
Microsoft® Certified Trainer and Excel expert Jackie Kiadii will give you the valuable spreadsheet skills you need to power your career to the next level. You will learn how to work more efficiently and achieve better results.
Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, November 7, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
Microsoft® Certified Trainer and Excel expert Jackie Kiadii will show you how to create Excel workbooks. This interactive webinar will provide an opportunity for hands-on practice and a knowledge check.
What You'll Learn:
Five ways to create an Excel workbook in less time
