True to our mission and guiding principles, NACUA provides a wealth of comprehensive services and programs to support our members and their client institutions, including legal resources, educational programs, networking and volunteer opportunities and much more. Please note: Links to many resources require member log-in to access.
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Legal Resources
Legal Resources Library
Comprehensive and timely information on higher education legal issues; includes over 4,000 outlines, documents, and other resources that members can search by topic and type. Includes New Cases & Developments, NACUANOTES, and JCUL articles, as well as materials from recent Annual Conferences, CLE Workshops, and Webinars. Learn more
New Cases & Developments
Summaries of current higher education cases and developments updated daily and provided electronically to members weekly; provides full text of selected cases. Learn more
NACUANET
Members-only community and networking platform to connect with member colleagues and exchange legal information and insights. Includes over 20,000 discussions in its searchable archives. Learn more
NACUANOTES
Short, concise, and practical summaries of recent important developments in higher education law or of common and recurring issues in the practice of higher education law; also intended for the benefit of other individuals on campus who can read and learn about a legal issue. Learn more
Higher Education Compliance Alliance (HECA)
Website managed by NACUA that is comprised of materials from 30 higher education associations providing a centralized repository of resources on compliance with federal laws and regulations. Includes a compliance matrix that provides a list of key federal laws and regulations governing colleges and universities. Learn more
Legal Research Requests
Service offered to help NACUA members identify documents in the Legal Resources Library that are responsive to targeted research requests. Learn more
The Journal of College and University Law (JCUL)
The only national law review devoted exclusively to higher education law; includes scholarly articles about higher education law topics; delivered electronically. Learn more
Benchmarking Surveys
- Benchmarking Survey on Salaries: Survey report that compiles aggregated salary data for college and university attorneys and the institutions they represent; conducted every 2-3 years and available for sale. Learn more
- Compliance Survey: Periodic survey of chief legal officers to gather data on compliance programs, their structure, and their perceived effectiveness. Learn more
Special Publications
- Building an Effective Compliance Program: An Introductory Guide: Electronic publication that provides concise guidance on how to understand, develop, sustain, and assess compliance programs. Learn more
- Managing Your Campus Legal Needs: An Essential Guide to Selecting Counsel: Electronic publication that provides guidance on what a campus chief executive officer may wish to consider when deciding whether to establish a legal office and how to hire to provide legal services. Learn more
The Law of Higher Education
Resources available for members who use this two-volume treatise or the student version such as sample course syllabi, the electronic copy of the Instructor’s Manual for the student version, and the electronic copy of the Cases, Problems, and Materials. Learn more
Educational Programming & Events
CLE Workshops
Held three times annually (Fall, Winter, Spring), these two-day workshops focus on specific topics including compliance programs, sponsored research/technology transfer, discrimination law, employment law and other various areas of focus. Every other year, a General Counsel Institute is held specifically for in-house chief legal officers. CLE credit is available to attendees. Learn more
Annual Conference
Held annually in late June, this three-day conference including 90+ education sessions covering more than 10 different topic areas. Pre-conference events include the Lawyers New to Higher Education Workshop and General Counsel Roundtables. CLE credit is available to attendees. Learn more
Webinars
Interactive programs that allow members and colleagues on campus to listen and view a live, online presentation via the web. Typically, 11 webinars are offered per year on different topics. Participants may be eligible for CLE credit depending on the state. Learn more
Online Courses
Courses on different topics that feature PowerPoint presentations narrated by leading higher education experts, extensive course materials, self-assessments, and instructor-led conference calls; asynchronous and available year-round. Participants may be eligible for CLE credit depending on the state. Learn more
Briefings
Short, audio-only presentations on breaking legal developments; free of charge to NACUA members. Learn more
Workshop and Conference Recordings
Online access to audio recordings synched to PowerPoint presentations of sessions at NACUA’s live CLE workshops and Annual Conference; free of charge to workshop and conference attendees. Learn more
Networking & Other Services
MEMBERCONNECT
Facilitates member engagement by featuring opportunities for members to interact. Fosters relationship-building and houses NACUAMentors, a program that matches members for one-on-one guidance and support. Learn more
Affinity Groups
Self-organized and self-governing groups based on a commonality of regional, institutional, personal or other interests; all members are welcome to join. Learn more
Volunteering
- Committees: Opportunity for members to volunteer to serve on one of 12 available committees on programming and governance; annual invitation to serve is sent each April. Learn more
- Speaking Opportunities: Opportunity to volunteer to serve as a speaker or moderator at live and virtual programs. Learn more
- Writing Opportunities: Opportunity to volunteer to author a NACUA legal resource such as a NACUANOTE or a Journal article. Learn more
NACUANEWS
Bi-monthly digital newsletter that informs members of association activities, operations, programming, and new services and benefits. Learn more
Career Center
Online resource of higher education legal-related position postings and announcements; member institutions may post positions for free. Learn more
Membership Directory
Searchable, online directory of members. Learn more
“Did You Know?” Series
Webinar and email series informing members of various association benefits. Learn more
Honors & Awards
Program that solicits nominations and acknowledges member attorneys in five award categories: First Decade Award, Life Membership, Distinguished Service Award, Fellow of the Association, and Honorary Membership. Learn more
Small Group Dinners
Opportunity for members to connect for informal networking over dinner; multiple nights offered at each CLE Workshop and the Annual Conference
New Member Breakfasts
Opportunity for new members to connect with each other and staff over breakfast; one breakfast offered at each CLE Workshop
New Member and First-Time Attendee Lunch
Opportunity for new members and first-time conference attendees to network over lunch; offered at the Annual Conference
Questions?
The NACUA membership department is here to help! Contact us at 202.833.8390 or membership@nacua.org. You can also visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.