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Policy and Legal Affairs

UB op-ed: The silencing of academic voices in turbulent times

Fear of retribution keeps professors from speaking out.

UB op-ed: Managing your university’s image in the age of #MeToo

Do you know what to do if your university lands in the spotlight amid #MeToo allegations? What do you need to know now to effectively handle problems in the future?

10 Trump executive order opinions: Free speech on college campuses

Some of the reactions from both sides of the Trump executive order on free speech on campuses.

UB op-ed: Admissions scandal investigation is a wake-up call to all institutions

The Department of Education has launched an investigation of schools named as participants in the college admissions scandal. Every school should consider this a wake-up call and an opportunity to conduct a top-to-bottom review of its admissions practices and procedures.

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UB op-ed: Legal lessons on student suicides and assaults

Recent decisions by the highest courts of two states, California and Massachusetts, offer important guidance as to when a college or university can be held liable for money damages when […]

After “Operation Varsity Blues,” universities must reevaluate compliance

Revelations from last week’s "Operation Varsity Blues" admissions investigation and resulting indictments have rocked the college landscape.
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Mon Mar 18th, 2019

6 keys for an effective school or university investigation

School investigations pose special problems for administrators and counsel. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to any investigation, here are six keys for any school faced with a situation requiring an investigation.
Wed Mar 6th, 2019

Future Shock: What’s behind institutional closings?

Thirty years ago, some of us predicted that mutual growth mergers would become a prominent megatrend in the higher education industry. Instead, we witnessed a broad range of institutions that […]
Tue Feb 26th, 2019

Investigating sexual harassment in higher ed

Careful preparation, uniform reporting procedures and experienced counsel can help leaders navigate particularly sensitive situations.

Thu Feb 21st, 2019

ADA compliance across campus

At one university, a garbage can blocked access to the paper towels, a table was placed in front of the automatic door button, students in wheelchairs couldn’t access the accessible […]
Wed Jun 29th, 2016