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| Course Name | Course Type | Syllabus |
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| Harassment Prevention for Employees – Higher Education Edition | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Harassment Prevention for Employees – Higher Education EditionOverview/Description: Harassment at work can have a corrosive effect on an educational institutions culture and can lead to low associate morale reduced productivity and even criminal liability. Focusing on the forms of harassment prohibited by federal law this course will provide an overview of the types of behaviors that can give rise to harassment claims including those based on sex (including sexual orientation transgender status and gender identity) race color national origin religion age and disability. It will also discuss the benefits of and strategies for promoting a respectful work environment that is free of all forms of harassment intimidation and discrimination. If you have questions about harassment either during or after this course please contact the designated human resources professional at your school who is trained in this field. Please note that course materials and contents are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute as legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lch_01_a12_lc_enus |
| Harassment Prevention for Managers – Higher Education Edition | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Harassment Prevention for Managers – Higher Education EditionOverview/Description: Typically when people hear the term workplace harassment they think of sexual harassment. But that is just one of the many forms workplace harassment may take. Unlawful harassment is any form of unwanted or unsolicited behavior directed at an individual or group of individuals by another associate or superior on the basis of a protected characteristic as outlined by various anti-discrimination laws (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act). These protected characteristics include race color national origin religion sex (including sexual orientation transgender status and gender identity) disability and age. Depending on state law and other circumstances additional characteristics such as marital status may also be protected. This course will review the characteristics of various forms of harassment and discuss what supervisors and managers can do to discourage harassing behavior of any type in their own work groups by their associates or themselves. Please note that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lch_01_a13_lc_enus |
| Harassment Prevention for Employees – State and Local Government Edition | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Harassment Prevention for Employees – State and Local Government EditionOverview/Description: Harassment at work can have a corrosive effect on a public employers culture and can lead to low employee morale reduced productivity civil liability and possible even criminal prosecution. Focusing on the forms of harassment prohibited by federal law this course will provide an overview of the types of behaviors that can give rise to harassment claims including those based on sex race color national origin religion age and disability. Note that state law that applies to your workplace may have additional protections. It will also discuss the benefits of and strategies for promoting a respectful work environment that is free of all forms of harassment retaliation and discrimination. If you have questions about harassment either during or after this course please contact the designated human resources professional at your employer who is trained in this field. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lch_01_a14_lc_enus |
| Harassment Prevention for Managers – State and Local Government Edition | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Harassment Prevention for Managers – State and Local Government EditionOverview/Description: Typically when people hear the term workplace harassment they think of sexual harassment. But that is just one of the many forms workplace harassment may take. Unlawful harassment is any form of unwanted or unsolicited behavior directed at an individual or group of individuals by another associate or superior on the basis of a protected characteristic as outlined by various anti-discrimination laws (including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act). These protected characteristics include race color national origin religion sex disability and age. Depending on state law and other circumstances additional characteristics such as sexual orientation and marital status may also be protected. This course will review the characteristics protected by law and discuss what supervisors and managers can do to model non-discriminatory conduct and discourage harassing behavior of any type in their own work groups by their employees or themselves. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lch_01_a15_lc_enus |
| NCAA Sexual Violence Prevention | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus NCAA Sexual Violence PreventionOverview/Description: All students and staff should feel safe on campus. Unfortunately cases of sexual violence occur on campuses every year. In this course youll learn about the approach of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to preventing sexual violence including the key principles of its policy and its annual training requirement for student athletes coaches and athletics administrators. Youll also learn what sexual violence involves and what types of behaviors are and arent appropriate and how to respond correctly to suspicions or complaints of sexual violence. Note that this course will not cover campus officials attestation obligations or newly adopted disclosure obligations pertaining to past conduct of college athletes. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lch_01_a39_lc_enus |
| Title IX for Higher Education | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Title IX for Higher EducationOverview/Description: Every educational institution wants to foster a welcoming supportive environment for its students. Gender equity is at the heart of a progressive culture in higher education. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is a landmark civil rights law prohibiting discrimination in education programs and activities that receive federal funding. Sexual misconduct including sexual harassment and sexual violence as well as the failure to provide equal opportunity in educational and co-curricular programs including athletics are prohibited by the legislation. This course is designed for all members of the campus community who have a responsibility in helping their school develop and maintain a respectful environment. It will provide awareness-level training on avoiding identifying and reporting sex discrimination and sexual harassment (including sexual violence) and on complying with Title IX and the Department of Education’s Title IX Final Rule (2020). This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lchr_01_a79_lc_enus |
| FERPA for Higher Education | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus FERPA for Higher EducationOverview/Description: Ensuring the privacy of student education records is an important priority for every educational institution. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) outlines the rights of students and their families with respect to the confidentiality of and access to education records kept by institutions. This course will provide employees of postsecondary educational institutions awareness-level training on their responsibilities and obligations under FERPA. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lchr_01_a85_lc_enus |
| Campus Security Obligations Under Federal Law | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Campus Security Obligations Under Federal LawOverview/Description: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Violence Against Women Act are federal laws that require all institutions of higher learning that participate in federal financial aid programs to collect and report data about crime on and near their campuses and to educate the campus community about violent crime. In this course learners will become familiar with their role in helping the institution meet its campus security obligations under these laws. This course is designed to be used in conjunction with an institutions ongoing crime prevention and awareness campaigns. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lchr_01_a93_lc_enus |
| Student Rights Overview | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Student Rights OverviewOverview/Description: This course provides post-secondary students with an overview of their rights under two key federal laws. It explores the educational record privacy and access rights afforded by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the prohibitions against sexual violence and harassment under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The course is designed to be used in conjunction with an institutions ongoing prevention and awareness campaigns. The course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lchr_01_a94_lc_enus |
| Protecting the Rights of Minors on Campus | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Protecting the Rights of Minors on CampusOverview/Description: Institutions of higher education must provide a safe and healthy environment for minors involved in school-sponsored programs. This course provides background information to be considered when working with minors on campus. In this course you will learn about general best practices for working with and safeguarding minors as well as reporting requirements for suspected abuse and other mistreatment. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state Course Number: lchr_01_b68_lc_enus |
| Title IV and Financial Aid | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Title IV and Financial AidOverview/Description: Title IV establishes numerous funding programs to assist higher education students pursue their goals. In this course youll learn about the goals of Title IV the types of financial aid available under its programs and some general rules about disbursing funds. You’ll also explore the importance of reporting any instances of suspected fraud. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by the Labor Employment and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green PA. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with any federal state or local laws. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. The information contained herein is provided only as general information that may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. This information is not provided in the course of an attorney-client relationship and is not intended to constitute legal advice or to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney licensed in your state. Course Number: lchr_01_b69_lc_enus |
| Improper Business Practices in Government Contracting | Course | View details Course Syllabus | Print Syllabus Improper Business Practices in Government ContractingOverview/Description: Employees of organizations that conduct business with the US government must understand the rules the government has established for itself and those it contracts with. These laws and regulations aim to promote full and open competition fairness and honesty and to eliminate waste fraud and abuse. This course provides an overview of key requirements unique to government contracting. It focuses on improper business practices including restrictions on competition attempts to gain an unfair advantage and making false claims. The course highlights practices that should be avoided by employees of companies that have or seek to secure government contracts or subcontracts. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by The Potomac Law Group PLLC. Please note however that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein or in the course materials shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with legal statutes or statutory instruments. Transmission of the information is not intended to create and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice. Course Number: lchr_01_c02_lc_enus |