Title IX at 50 | Part 2: Sexual Harassment
Part two of a special two-part series of podcasts features expert Jody Shipper discussing the past, present, and future of Title IX on sexual harassment.
Jul 20, 2022•42 min
Prevention and Protection
United Educators (UE), a Reciprocal Risk Retention Group, was formed by educators for educators to ensure a stable source of insurance and risk management. UE provides resources to help prevent incidents that put people and institutions at risk. Listen to advice from UE and other experts on how to protect students, staff, and faculty at your school, college, or university.
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Episodes
Title IX at 50 | Part 1: Athletics
Part one of a special two-part series of podcasts features expert Janet Judge discussing the past, present, and future impact of Title IX on athletics.
Jul 20, 2022•50 min
Lessons from Houston Community College System v. Wilson
Listen to appellate counsel and a UE Resolutions expert explain the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the case Houston Community College System v. Wilson.
Jun 29, 2022•19 min
Forecasting Risks for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Learn about risks United Educators' (UE's) consultants predict will impact K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in the remainder of 2022.
May 03, 2022•21 min
Volunteer Management to Protect Minors From Sexual Misconduct
In this episode, Nakeschi Watkins, Director of Risk Management and Insurance at Cornell University, and Paula Hope Griffin, Children and Youth Safety Program Administrator at Cornell University, discuss volunteer management for the protection of minors from sexual misconduct. This session overviews their policies and procedures regarding screening, training and reporting requirements for volunteers working with minors. Moderated by Hoda Hussein, Risk Management Consultant, United Educators....
Apr 06, 2022•14 min
How Findings From the Book Sexual Citizens Translate to K-12
In this episode, UE's Melanie Bennett interviews Dr. Shamus Khan, co-author of the book Sexual Citizens and Jamie Forbes, CEO of Learning Courage.
Mar 08, 2022•24 min
Lessons from Discrimination and Wrongful Termination Claims
In this podcast, two of UE's Risk Researchers discuss lessons learned from discrimination and wrongful termination claims.
Jan 19, 2022•15 min
Pandemic Trends in Student Alcohol Misuse
In this episode, Justin Kollinger, UE Risk Management Consultant, is joined by Dr. Pietro Sasso, faculty member at Stephen F. Austin State University and faculty research fellow at the Timothy J. Piazza Center for Fraternity and Sorority Research and Reform at Penn State University. They discuss alcohol misuse and abuse patterns among students, how those patterns may change for at-risk students as we emerge from the pandemic, and how risk managers can support their colleagues in student affairs....
Sep 30, 2021•35 min
Recent Changes to Higher Education Athletics Benefits
In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Amy Piccola, a partner at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr in Philadelphia, Andrea Brockway, counsel at Saul Ewing in Philadelphia, and Melanie Bennett, senior risk management counsel at United Educators, discuss recent changes to higher education athletics benefits.
Aug 20, 2021•37 min
Preparing to Support Student Mental Health During Fall 2021
In this episode, Dr. Nance Roy, Chief Clinical Officer of the JED Foundation , discusses the impact of the pandemic on college student mental health. Listen to this podcast to learn how your institution can prepare for and support students as they return to in-person learning during the Fall 2021 semester and beyond.
Jul 28, 2021•31 min
K-12 Reaction to the 2020 Title IX Regulations
This discussion with Megan Farrell of Title IX Consult LLC focuses on the impact the implementation of the 2020 Title IX regulations have had on schools around the country. Megan discusses her work in this area as well as the lessons she learned in implementing the regulations at a school district and in her work with schools. These regulations relate to the response, investigation, and discipline of sexual harassment and sexual violence incidents at schools receiving federal funds. Listen to th...
Apr 21, 2021•35 min
Higher Education Reaction to the 2020 Title IX Regulations
This discussion with Joe Storch and Gemma Rinefierd of SUNY's Student Conduct Institute (SCI) focuses on the impact the implementation of the 2020 Title IX regulations have had on higher education campuses. Joe and Gemma discuss SCI's work in this area as well as the pros and cons of the regulations as they relate to the response, investigation, and discipline of sexual harassment and sexual violence incidents on campus. Listen to this podcast to learn how your institution can use these thoughts...
Apr 21, 2021•36 min
Protect Minors in Remote Learning Programs
In this episode, Lindsay Bond, executive director of the Higher Education Protection Network (HEPNet), and Melanie Bennett, senior risk management counsel at United Educators, discuss how colleges and universities can protect minors in remote learning programs.
Apr 06, 2021•12 min
Forecasting Risks for 2021
In this episode, United Educators risk management consultants Hoda Hussein, Justin Kollinger and Sam Swartout forecast the top risks impacting schools, colleges and universities in 2021. They discuss their insights, relevant risk trends and considerations institutions should keep in mind should these risks surface on campus.
Mar 02, 2021•16 min
Episode 41: Lessons Learned in Updating "Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards"
United Educators risk management consultants Liza Kabanova and Justin Kollinger discuss lessons learned during research for the 2020 edition of the book "An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards ." Topics covered include the value of ERM programs today, new and emerging risks, and practical lessons for senior administrators and boards looking to start or refresh ERM programs....
Nov 10, 2020•13 min
Episode 40: Why ERM Is More Important Than Ever During or After a Global Pandemic
United Educators risk management consultants Liza Kabanova and Justin Kollinger discuss the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic in education – as well as new and emerging risks.
Nov 03, 2020•23 min
Protect Children in K-12 Remote Learning Programs
In this episode, Jamie Forbes, CEO of Learning Courage, and Melanie Bennett, risk management counsel at United Educators, discuss how schools can protect children in a remote learning program from sexual misconduct.
Oct 27, 2020•12 min
Understanding Waivers and Assumption of Risk Forms
In this episode, Heather Salko, senior risk management counsel at United Educators (UE) interviews Alyssa Keehan, UE's director of risk research about whether waivers and assumption of risk forms are a valuable risk management tool, when to use these forms, and some tips for writing them.
Aug 07, 2020•15 min
Training Volunteers in K-12 Schools to Protect Minors
In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Quincy McLaughlin, associate head of school and head of upper school at Greenhills School in Michigan, explains how K-12 schools can train volunteers to prevent and report student sexual misconduct.
Aug 03, 2020•16 min
Episode 36: Effects of the Pandemic: Preparing for Students’ Return to Higher Ed Campuses
In this episode, Scott Warner of Husch Blackwell discusses considerations higher education institutions should keep in mind when planning for students to return to campus in the wake of the COVID-19, or coronavirus, pandemic.
Jun 16, 2020•29 min
Academic Closures with Husch Blackwell
In this episode, attorney Ellen Babbitt discusses managing the risks of higher ed academic program changes driven by economic pressures; these range from eliminating majors to closing institutions. Ellen and her colleagues at Husch Blackwell wrote UE’s recently released publications on the topic, including an overview guide and four detailed checklists.
Apr 16, 2020•16 min
Episode 34: Conducting Remote Title IX Investigations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
This discussion with Jody Shipper of Grand River Solutions focuses on tips to employ and pitfalls to avoid when conducting your Title IX investigations remotely while campuses have moved to online work and instruction during the COVID-10 pandemic of 2020. Listen to how your institution can continue to conduct high quality investigations that remain compliant with Title IX.
Apr 14, 2020•23 min
Recent Developments in Title IX Caselaw
This discussion between Robb Jones, former senior vice president and general counsel for resolutions, and Heather Salko, senior risk management counsel, both of United Educators, analyzes two recent Title IX court decisions in the Sixth Circuit. These case developments have an impact in that federal circuit but likely will have an impact in other circuits as well. Listen to how these court decisions may change Title IX on your campus.
Feb 12, 2020•24 min
New Concussion Management Requirements for NCAA Institutions
In this episode, United Educators risk researcher Christine McHugh interviews senior resolutions counsel Rhonda Hurwitz about the recent class action settlement agreement related to concussion management and medical monitoring. The discussion explains the lawsuit that led to the settlement, the settlement’s provisions, and the benefits for institutions which comply with the provisions by the May 18, 2020, deadline.
Dec 18, 2019•15 min
The Role Campus Diversity and Inclusion Offices in Campus Protests
In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, United Educators attorney Kimberly Cole interviews Dr. Leah Cox, vice president for inclusion and institutional equity at Towson University, about the role that campus diversity and inclusion offices can play in managing campus protests.
Jan 10, 2019•22 min
Mediation Insights From a Professional Mediator, Part Two
Most claims brought against UE members will be dismissed or settled before going to trial. Many settlements are achieved through mediation, allowing the parties to negotiate through a neutral third party. In part two of this two-part episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Joan Morrow, a mediator with extensive experience mediating cases involving educational institutions, shares her insights on making mediations effective.
Dec 18, 2018•24 min
Mediation Insights From a Professional Mediator, Part One
Most claims brought against UE members will be dismissed or settled before going to trial. Many settlements are achieved through mediation, allowing the parties to negotiate through a neutral third party. In part one of this two-part episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Joan Morrow, a mediator with extensive experience mediating cases involving educational institutions, shares her insights on making mediations effective.
Dec 18, 2018•23 min
The Safe Sport Authorization Act: Reporting Sexual Abuse in Athletics
The Safe Sport Authorization Act, signed into law in early 2018, protects athletes from abuse with new reporting and training requirements for amateur sports organizations. In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Phil Catanzano, a senior counsel and member of the Education Team at the Holland & Knight law firm, explains the act and recommends actions for schools and colleges.
Nov 13, 2018•20 min
Student Mental Health on Campus: A Review of Claims
Alyssa Keehan, director of risk research, interviews Heather Salko, senior risk management counsel, about the UE student mental health claims study.
Oct 09, 2018•14 min
Episode 26: Mock Trial Exercises
When court cases are nearing trial, United Educators (UE) often employs a trial consulting firm to conduct a mock trial to gain insights into how the case may play out before a jury. These insights help defense counsel adjust their trial strategy and work with witnesses to present the best possible defense of UE's members. In this episode of Prevention and Protection , trial consultant Jill Huntley Taylor explains the process behind mock trial exercises and how using mock juries can help strengt...
Jul 10, 2018•16 min
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