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Equestrian Activities at School: Managing the Risks
Many K-12 and higher education institutions offer horseback riding programs. Although these programs provide multiple benefits, the inherently dangerous nature of the activity – including the relatively high risk of head injuries – means that schools must take special care to implement and enforce procedures to manage the risks and maximize student safety.
Workplace Harassment in Higher Ed: A Review of Sexual Harassment and Assault Claims
United Educators (UE) analyzed 102 claims related to higher education workplace sexual harassment and assault received from 2013 through 2017. This publication discusses the UE claims data and our resulting recommendations. Understanding the data and adopting the recommendations can help improve the handling of workplace sexual misconduct at your institution.
Workplace Harassment in Higher Ed: Checklists: Workplace Anti-Discrimination Policies and Response
UE’s claims analysis demonstrates the costs of campus workplace sexual misconduct. Use these checklists to assess your institution’s antidiscrimination policies and response to complaints.
Protecting Children From Educator Sexual Misconduct: A Series of Checklists (K-12)
This series of checklists provides tips and best practices for establishing a comprehensive risk management program to protect children from sexual misconduct at K-12 schools.
Protecting Minors on College Campuses: A Series of Checklists (HE)
This series of checklists provides tips and best practices for establishing a comprehensive risk management program to protect children from sexual misconduct at colleges and universities.
Skiing and Snowboarding Safety
During the winter season, many institutions sponsor student skiing and snowboarding activities, whether as recreation or a course. These sports pose many risks that novices may not fully appreciate, and more experienced skiers and riders may disregard. The following practices can help ensure the safety of all participants.
Checklist for Handling Controversial Speakers on Campus
This checklist is designed to help higher education institutions take appropriate actions when a controversial speaker comes to campus.
Student Mental Health on Campus: Checklists: Evaluating Your Mental Health Policies

Use these four checklists to assess the soundness of your institution’s policies and practices for medical leave and return, standards for medical or clinical programs, and postvention plans.
Securing Classroom Doors to Stop Active Shooters
Many K-12 schools are reviewing and improving the security of classrooms and doors to help prevent school shootings. Important steps include installing interior locks, properly securing doors with windows, consulting appropriate experts, and documenting the process followed in deciding which measures to implement.
Checklist for K-12 Schools Implementing Student Threat Assessment
School administrators can use this checklist to establish a new threat assessment process in their schools or districts or to evaluate the effectiveness of an existing process.

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