Introducing Mosaic: A New Harassment Prevention Course for Higher Education

United Educators (UE) understands that preventing workplace harassment and discrimination is a top priority for colleges and universities, and our online training offers a cost-effective way for members to address this important issue. Learn about our newest course within the EduRisk Workplace Harassment Learning Program, Mosaic: Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Together.
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Prevention and Protection Podcast: Mediation Basics

In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, United Educators’ Heather Salko, senior risk management counsel, and Tracy McPherson, senior claims counsel, discuss the basics of the mediation process.
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ERISA Litigation Targets Higher Education Retirement Plans

Recent class action litigation has targeted the retirement plans of a number of  higher education institutions. All colleges and universities would be wise to work with counsel to review current retirement plans and make any recommended changes. This Insights blog offers a summary of the litigation as well as considerations for plan review.
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Campuses Respond to Student Mental Health Demands

Colleges and universities face major challenges in providing mental health services to their 21 million students. As students’ needs have evolved, demand has increased substantially. The number of students seeking counseling services grew nearly 30 percent from 2009-2015, according to Penn State’s latest Center for Collegiate Mental Health report.
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Webinar: Transportation on Campus: Managing the Risk of Motor Vehicles

This webinar focuses on domestic transportation and making travel safer.

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Managing Campus Protest in a Time of Culture Change

Campus protests around racial equity recently gripped colleges, and many institutions are wondering whether nationwide demonstrations over racially charged killings by police will affect their campuses. To prepare, administrators and presidents should take actions to address concerns and reduce the potential for campus unrest. Read Insights to learn more.
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Updated Clery Act Handbook Includes VAWA Compliance Guidance on Required Policy Statements

The Department of Education’s (ED) updated Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting (handbook) includes specific guidance on compliance with the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA) amendments to the Clery Act, which requires higher education institutions to disclose crime statistics and security information. The 2016 handbook replaces prior editions. Read this Insights blog to find out how your institutions should respond.
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Pokémon GO: Security Concerns for Educational Institutions

Educational institutions face security concerns as a result of the popularity of Pokémon GO and similar augmented reality games, in which a real-world environment is supplemented by computer-generated images and sound. Campuses are likely to experience distracted unaffiliated individuals (as well as students and staff) coming on their grounds while playing. Read this Insights blog to learn steps institutions can take to manage risks.
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