Blogs

October 2019

Clarifying the Jurisdiction of Campus Police

When campus police are unclear about their geographic authority or jurisdiction, serious problems can arise.
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• Higher Education
• Emergency Management
• General and Premises Safety
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October 2019

Beekeeping on Campus

Many higher education institutions and K-12 schools are interested in establishing apiaries—places housing hives for honeybees—on campus. Keeping bees can be beneficial and rewarding, but a successful experience requires advance planning.
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• K 12
• Higher Education
• General and Premises Safety
• Disabilities
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October 2019

Managing the Risks of Eastern Equine Encephalitis and Other Mosquito-transmitted Viruses

The 2019 outbreak of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) is the worst since authorities began monitoring the disease over a decade ago. The virus's high death rate makes this growing outbreak an immediate concern. Schools and colleges either located in, in or hosting travel to, outbreak zones need to take preventive measures to protect students from the virus.
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• Contracts and Insurance
• K 12
• Higher Education
• Students
• Catastrophic Injuries
• Crisis Communication
• Crisis Planning
• Activities and Organizations
• Experiential Learning
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October 2019

Accommodating Students With Disabilities in the Title IX Process

Institutions are obligated to consider and appropriately respond to requests for disabilities accommodations during Title IX-related investigations and adjudications related to sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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• Higher Education
• Students
• Compliance
• Disabilities
• Misconduct
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• Title IX

October 2019

Resiliency in the Face of a Crisis

Efforts to safeguard your community college from crises can help prevent — or at least minimize — certain incidents from occurring. But regardless of the work you put into emergency preparedness, there’s always a chance that crises will occur. The ability to bounce back is critical when it comes to reducing the impact of an incident and perhaps even improving your college’s reputation.
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• Faculty and Staff
• Crisis Communication
• Crisis Planning
• Crisis Response and Business Continuity
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October 2019

Developing Your Community College’s Resiliency

Resiliency can ensure your community college’s long-term strength and flexibility as you adapt and bounce back after a crisis.
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• Faculty and Staff
• Crisis Communication
• Crisis Planning
• Crisis Response and Business Continuity
• Latest

October 2019

Waivers: Getting One Consent at a Time

Informed consent should be a prerequisite for participation in voluntary activities. This Insights piece provides waiver recommendations and links to UE's resources for drafting releases.
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• Contracts and Insurance
• K 12
• Higher Education
• Faculty and Staff
• Students
• Activities and Organizations
• Latest

October 2019

Use of No-Contact Orders in Sexual Misconduct Cases

No-contact or “stay-away” orders are commonly used by colleges as an interim measure to protect victims upon the report of a sexual assault. These orders may also be used as an ongoing remedy after adjudication of such allegations. While no-contact orders can be a useful interim measure and effective as a deterrent for retaliation, they can also be problematic and create confusion if they are unclear.
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• Higher Education
• Latest
• Title IX