In the past year, compliance issues plaguing higher education touched on nearly every area of academic and social life—public space and free speech, harassment and sexual assault, academic integrity, and athletics. Universities and colleges face a range of significant risks in complying with applicable laws and regulations and require robust compliance programs specifically tailored to address their needs. Above all, a compliance program should be capable of identifying and mitigating a university’s unique risks so that when an issue arises, the institution is prepared to respond quickly and appropriately.
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Why We Need to Fight for Our Students: The Example of Stephanie Land
It is a commonplace to say that our campuses need to be “student centered.” That we need to “meet students where they are” and recognize that our students are less