• Colleges and Universities as Commercial Landlords: Considerations for the Generalist

    Event Details About this Event Many, perhaps most, colleges and universities are also landlords—not only to students in residence halls but also to a variety of commercial interests ranging from small, local “mom and pop” shops to large, brand-name corporate franchises. At the same time, real estate law is a world unto itself with its […]

  • You Signed What?! Delegated Contractual Authority – Best Practices and Policies

    Event Details About this Event At any given moment, colleges and universities manage hundreds, if not thousands, of contracts reaching all areas of campus operations. Depending on an institution’s size, it can be nearly impossible for campus counsel to review every contract. Therefore, officers and employees on campus are often granted delegated signature authority to […]

  • What General Counsel Need to Know About Ombuds

    Event Details About this Event More and more institutions of higher education are creating ombuds offices on campus. Their unique roles are sometimes not fully understood or effectively leveraged to complement formal resolution channels. Please join NACUA and cooperating organization, the International Ombuds Association, for a complimentary overview of the practice of organizational ombuds, including:  […]

  • Race-Conscious Admissions Guidance Post-Students for Fair Admissions (Part 3)

    Event Details About this Event In the weeks since the Supreme Court issued its opinion in the race-conscious admissions cases, the federal and state policy and enforcement frameworks around admissions have already shifted in significant ways with new challenges to legacy admissions and race-conscious scholarships surfacing at an increasing rate. On June 29, 2023, attendees of […]

  • The Financial Value Transparency Wake-Up Call: Navigating a New Compliance and Business Landscape

    Event Details About this Event On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, published a new Final Rule governing Gainful Employment programs and, separately, a new Financial Value Transparency Framework that would apply to “nearly all academic programs at postsecondary institutions.” The Department will establish performance benchmarks for each program […]

  • Generative AI: Chat With Real Humans About Emergent Issues

    Event Details About this Event As institutions of higher education deal with the emergence of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its increasing significance in the academic landscape, practitioners must equip themselves with the knowledge to advise on and navigate the technology effectively.  When utilized responsibly and ethically, AI can provide various educational benefits, including enhancing efficiency, accessibility, […]