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Scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Thursday, June 30, 2022; 11:00 AM Eastern, Thursday, August 4, 2022; 11:00 AM Eastern or Tuesday, August 23, 2022; 11:00 AM Eastern
Human resources expert Teri Morning will reveal how you must revise policies and procedures to incorporate the latest laws and evolving regulations. You will learn how to treat educational employees fairly.
What You'll Learn
What specific FMLA policy changes must you make for 2022–23?
What are the unique leave requirements for schools?
What steps should you take to maximize government funding?
When is COVID-19 a reason for taking FMLA leave?
How should you administer intermittent leave?
When must you provide for emergency sick leave?
When are you required to engage in the ADA interactive process?
How should you make requests for employee medical information?
4 Sessions scheduled for 90 minutes including question and answer period.Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15, 2022; 12:30 PM Eastern or Monday, October 3 - Friday, 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 75 minutes including question and answer period.Wednesday, September 7, 2022; 1:30 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, September 14, 2022; 1:00 PM Eastern
Award-winning educator Bridget Turner Kelly will help you utilize equitable language and pedagogy in your syllabi and assignments. You will learn how to transform your course to draw in students from all backgrounds and identities and keep them engaged through culturally relevant practices.
What You'll Learn
What is equitable language and pedagogy?
How do you recognize biased and harmful language in syllabi and assignments?
How do you create equitable syllabi?
How do you create equitable assignments?
What specific resources can you draw on for any course?
How can you build your awareness and knowledge level?
How should you sustain your efforts and assess your results?
Scheduled for 60 minutes including question and answer period.Tuesday, September 20, 2022; 1:30 PM Eastern
Expert Melissa Carleton will talk about privacy compliance in a way that both follows the law and your institution’s ethic of care. You will learn how to treat students’ information consistently with your mission and in accordance with FERPA.
What You'll Learn
What is an educational record?
What isn’t an educational record?
What rights does a student have to review and inspect their educational records?
What rights do the parents of college/university students have?
What must be included in a FERPA release form?
When personally identifiable information can you release without consent?
What situations qualify as a “health and safety emergency”?
When can a student request an amendment to their educational records?
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?