You may join webinars at scheduled times, providing the opportunity for you to interact directly with the expert presenter and other attendees. This interactive format enables you to get the latest information as soon as it is available.
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
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
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?
Scheduled for 75 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, November 9, 2022; 12:30 PM Eastern
Education law expert Rick Verstegen will show you step-by-step how to write investigation reports for various scenarios involving formal complaints of sexual harassment in colleges and universities. You will learn how to incorporate procedural steps, draft findings of fact, and address inconsistencies in testimony.
What You'll Learn
What are the legal requirements for Title IX investigation reports?
What steps must your investigation include?
What unbiased questions should you ask to gather information?
How should you structure reports?
How must you consider responses for parties before finalizing a report?
What legal issues arise during Title IX investigation report writing?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, December 14, 2022; 12:30 PM Eastern
Dr. Jim Castagnera, expert higher education attorney, will explore the legal and practical aspects of a document too many higher education institutions take for granted. You will learn how to start the year with an effective course catalog that sets students’ expectations and reduces risks.
What You'll Learn
When and why is a college catalog a binding contract?
How can you effectively use disclaimers and reservations of rights?
What are the potential consequences of inaccuracies?
What are the legal implications of using an online course catalog?
What lessons can you learn from recent court cases?
What information should you include in the catalog? What should you exclude?
Which other documents may define your contractual relationship with students?
What damages and remedies are available to students for inaccuracies?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, January 10, 2022; 4:30 PM Eastern
Higher education legal experts Dr. Jim Castaganera and Dr. Tony Campbell will review the current state of affairs, discuss the legal obligations of colleges and universities, and review best practices that are making a difference.
What You Will Learn
What are your institution’s legal obligations to support students?
What requirements do ADA laws impose on colleges and universities?
How can counseling centers help students cope with life’s daily pressures?
How are current world events affecting students?
What does recent research reveal you can do to build student resiliency?
What best practices should you implement immediately?
