New From The Chronicle A Multilayered Strategy For Today’s Legal Threats
Risk management in higher education has become an increasingly high-stakes enterprise in recent years. The Covid-19 pandemic and political polarization have only made it more so. Think of it as a three-dimensional chess game — three stacked playing boards, separate but intricately related.
This latest report from The Chronicle explores the complex layers of legal and financial vulnerability and examines key tactics to minimize and manage liabilities. You'll learn how to put various kinds of risk in perspective and get creative ways to think about developing a strategy that aligns with your institution's priorities, mission, and identity.
Non-Pandemic Risks: Colleges had plenty of legal concerns on their plates before the pandemic hit. Among them data security, sexual misconduct, free speech, downsizing, affirmative action, and more.
Pandemic-Related Risks: Amid a wave of class-action lawsuits demanding refunds of tuition and fees, many colleges are scrutinizing their contractual relationships with students.
The Federal-Policy Pendulum: American political polarization spurs policy swings that make college leaders dizzy. That tumult affects Title IX and the Clery Act, among others.
