Resources for Higher Education
Legal Landmines for Distance Education Administrators
Featured Higher Education Presenters: Debi Moon, J.D. and Rob Jenkins, M.A.
Date: Tuesday, 7/27/10
Time: 12:00-1:15 PM Central Daylight Time
Cost: $249 ($274 after 7/20/10)
Three easy ways to register!
Phone: 800-433-0499 / 608-227-8182
Online programs are one of the best ways to cope with growing enrollments and shrinking budgets and create a new income stream for your institution. That is, unless your online program gets sued.
Has your school stopped to consider the legal implications of online courses?
If your institution has joined the rush online, it's important to pause and assess your exposure, because there are potential legal hazards associated with online education. It is vital to explore these thoroughly to avoid opening your institution to possible lawsuits and associated damages.
To protect your school, you must understand and avoid the most common–and preventable–mistakes administrators make in the area of online programs.
In Legal Landmines for Distance Education Administrators, Debi Moon, J.D. and Rob Jenkins, M.A. will share simple but effective steps to shield your online programming and limit costly court battles.
This audio online seminar will cover:
The top three legal landmines in an online program
How to identify your chief areas of risk
Establishing informed policies on copyright and computer use
Recognizing and closing gaps in risk management strategies
Designing contracts to protect investments in faculty-developed materials
Analyzing websites for potential copyright violations
Informing faculty and staff on copyright regulations
Avoiding defamation or harassment issues online
Online education and disability legislation
You'll take part in an "Is Your College at Risk?" analysis and review relevant case studies, and you'll also receive a summary action plan for implementation at your institution.
Who should attend:
The session will benefit anyone responsible for online programs and campus liability issues, including:
Presidents
Campus legal affairs
Academic affairs
College deans
Provosts
Department chairs
Online learning directors
Anyone interested in avoiding expensive mistakes in online learning!
Dual presenters
Debi Moon, J.D. is a graduate of the University of Tennessee and UT Law School and has served as the Assistant Vice President of Educational Affairs at Georgia Perimeter College. She was awarded the national Wagner Award for Innovation for her work in faculty development in distance learning. Rob Jenkins, M.A. is best known for his popular "Two-Year Track" columns in The Chronicle of Higher Education. He is currently Associate Professor of English and Director of The Writers Institute at Georgia Perimeter College.
Q&A
The issue of legal liability understandably raises many important questions. Our presenters will devote time to answering inquiries during this lively, interactive session. It's easy to protect your campus' distance education program against costly legal challenges when you understand the potential risk factors. Reserve your place at this important seminar today.
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