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A Guide to Prepare Your Institution for Violent Protests on Campus
In times of polarized politics, higher education institutions sometimes face serious risks from speakers or extremist groups coming to campus to create conflict, intimidate, or even incite violence. This guide details steps institutions should take so they will be prepared when protests create a threat.
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Higher Ed Checklist: Nondiscrimination Policies and Grievance Procedures Relating to Sexual Harassment
This checklist covers items that higher education institutions should consider when creating or revising nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures related to sexual harassment of employees, students, and minors participating in institution-sponsored programs. It is based on federal legal requirements and United Educators' recommendations derived from research and claims experience.
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K-12 Checklist: Nondiscrimination Policies and Grievance Procedures Relating to Sexual Harassment
This checklist covers items that K-12 schools should consider when creating or revising nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures related to sexual harassment of employees, students, and other minors. It is based on federal legal requirements and United Educators' recommendations derived from research and claims experience.
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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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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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Best Practices: Investigations of Sexual Violence and Harassment
A checklist highlighting best practices for conducting investigation of student and employee complaints of sexual harassment, sexual abuse, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, and stalking.
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Fitness Center Safety and Supervision
Fitness centers at K-12 schools and institutions keep students healthy and active, but they can also create the potential for serious injuries. Read this Insights piece for findings from a review of UE's fitness center claims and safety and supervision best practices.
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Website Accessibility: How Recent Liability Trends May Affect Your Institution
An increasing number of website accessibility lawsuits are targeting colleges. Institutions can use this summary of recent liability trends and UE recommendations to better understand the current legal climate and to improve the accessibility of their websites.
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Best Practices: Title IX Coordinator Roles and Responsibilities Regarding Campus Sexual Harassment
This checklist includes United Educators' recommended best practices pertaining to the role of Title IX Coordinator, which is required for all higher education institutions and K-12 schools that accept federal funds.
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Checklist for Camps on Campus
This checklist provides camp directors step-by-step guidance to help minimize risks and increase the likelihood of a safe experience for campers.