Hot Legal Issues in Higher Education: What to expect in year 2 of the Trump Administration

Panel discussion of evolving and important legal issues facing higher education and their business offices. Topics to include:

DEI under Title VI, including in admissions, scholarships and employment decisions, and the administration’s actions relating to antisemitism on campus
Title IX in Athletics, including evolving guidance on rules for equal participation in athletics and transgender students in athletics
Campus unrest, free speech and campus safety in turbulent times. Managing campus events and controversial speakers consistent with the First Amendment.
Evolving issues involving international students, immigration regulation and immigration enforcement on campus
Increased threat of false claims act litigation against higher education institutions based on certifications in grants.

Learning Objectives

List key federal legal and regulatory developments affecting higher education institutions.
Analyze current federal guidance and enforcement trends related to DEI policies, athletic participation rules, and campus speech and safety.
Evaluate potential legal and compliance risks facing higher education business offices.

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