United Educators Fund

December 2017

The New Digital Normal on Campus

This blog summarizes steps institutions can take to evaluate their current social media team, craft and enforce a social media use policy, and respond to a social media crisis, bringing the institution in line with the "new normal" of a social media-driven world.
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December 2017

Responding to a Social Media Crisis

When signs arise that a crisis is unfolding related to your college or university, the social media team should assess the situation to determine the facts and potential impact throughout your communities.
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December 2017

JED Foundation’s Set to Go Program Helps High School Students Transition

The Set to Go program by the JED Foundation helps ease the transition of high schools students entering college or the workforce by assisting them in attaining basic life skills, such as managing mental health issues.
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Mental Health

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December 2017

JED Campus Program: Propelling Mental Health Forward

JED Campus is an initiative of the JED Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to “protecting emotional health of college students and preventing suicide and substance abuse,” that guides institutions through overhauling their approach to supporting student mental health needs. This blog explores the program in greater depth.
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December 2017

Arbitration or Litigation for Resolving Employment Disputes at Independent Schools?

This blog discusses several factors independent schools should consider when determining whether to resolve employment disputes through arbitration or litigation.
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