Ensuring institutional compliance with the ever-increasing array of federal and state statutes and regulations is a major concern for colleges and universities. Identifying and understanding the enormous number of specific compliance obligations is a daunting if not impossible task. Developing a plan to systematically translate those obligations into appropriate action and compliance by the responsible institutional departments can be equally daunting. It requires sustained commitment at the highest levels of the institution, and the devotion of time and resources. Numerous constituencies expect an institution will have an effective compliance program in place (ranging from federal agencies, to the trustees, to parents, student, alumni and the general public) and in fact the failure to have a program in place can expose the institution to risks, liabilities and reputational damage that could have been avoided.

This workshop will examine the key aspects of creating and implementing institutional compliance programs, including an overview of college and university compliance program goals, elements, structures and strategies.The second day of the workshop will be devoted entirely to specific key compliance obligations. The workshop will conclude with sessions devoted to Ethics and the Role of Counsel in Compliance Programs; Whistleblowers, Hot Lines and the False Claims Act, and Developing and Implementing a Compliance Calendar and Other Compliance Tools. Also include in the workshop will be 12 Small Discussion Groups addressing additional specific compliance areas or compliance strategies. To see a detailed workshop schedule click here. Workshop sessions will be accompanied by detailed written materials prepared by session panelists.

Join your colleagues and an expert workshop faculty composed of institutional counsel, compliance officers, administrators, consultants and attorneys to learn how to start or improve the compliance program on your campus, and the role of institutional counsel and other key administrators in the compliance process.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Campus codes of ethics
• Conducting campus risk assessments
• Models and procedures for creating effective compliance programs at both large and small institutions
• Compliance in Governance
• Compliance in Non-Discrimination
• Compliance in Conflict of Interest Policies
• Key Human Resources Compliance Obligations
• Compliance with Export Controls
• Key Higher Education Act Compliance Obligations
• Compliance in International Activities and Programs
• Compliance in Privacy and Information Security