WAICU gives a heartfelt thank you to the Summit sponsors for 2023. Because of their generosity, WAICU is able to offer low-cost registration to its members.
Gold Sponsor
Husch Blackwell has been a collaborative partner with WAICU since 2019 and is recognized as a leader in compliancy and regulatory issues in higher education. Husch Blackwell provides WAICU members with education compliance auditing services. Since program inception, Husch Blackwell has provided attorneys to speak at many WAICU group meetings and events in addition to the Compliance Summit.
Bronze Sponsor
Cost
$20 per person per session.
All sessions are virtual and will be recorded.
WAICU will invoice the Business Office of each college or university with registrants after the Summit.
Keynote
The State of Higher Education: Law, Policy and Regulatory Compliance
Higher education is now the central focus of national policy debates and controversy. This is an historic moment of change for an industry facing overlapping challenges…and opportunities. Professor Lake will discuss (among other topics) academic freedom and employment issues, student conduct challenges, DEI, Title IX and finance issues—and how to manage regulatory compliance obligations.
Presenter: Peter F. Lake, Stetson University College of Law
July 19, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Registration Deadline: July 18, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 18. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
Accommodations
Animals on Campus: 2023 Update
What’s the state of accessibility laws pertaining to animals on campus in 2023? This session explores federal and state law, as well as regulation and best practices to help you determine where animals should be allowed, and where they may still not be appropriate.
Presenter: Jack Bartelt, Marquette University
July 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
REGISTER for Animals on Campus Here
Registration Deadline: July 18, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 18. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
DEIB
An End to Race-Conscious Admissions?
The Supreme Court is poised to end race-conscious admissions. What does this mean for higher education and the goals of achieving a diverse student population? Professor Lake will explore the history of race-conscious admissions, including the seminal Grutter, Gratz and Fisher cases, as well as the nuances of the Harvard and University of North Carolina cases currently before the Court. Where will admissions practices evolve to in the coming years? Is this the end of litigation in this area….or just the beginning?
Presenter: Peter F. Lake, Stetson University College of Law
July 21, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
REGISTER for Race-Conscious Admissions Here
Registration Deadline: July 20, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 20. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
EMPLOYMENT
staff TURNOVER and institutional compliance - A PANEL of College and university leaders
As staff turnover, there is a risk of certain compliance requirements falling through the cracks, particularly when new staff come to us from outside of higher education. Some such positions are in areas like payroll, HR, disability services, and student life. The discussion will center on this risk and how colleges and universities are mitigating it as staff turnover.
Facilitator: Eric Fulcomer, president, WAICU
Panelists: Catherine Jorgens, Carroll University; Steve Taylor, Concordia University; and Tonya Vlasik, Mount Mary University
July 21, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
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Registration Deadline: July 20, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 20. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
Finance
Tax surprises for remote workers and Higher ed tax compliance
Presenter: Sarah Hintz, Clifton Larson Allen
July 27, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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Registration Deadline: July 26, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 26. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
General
The New-ish First Amendment on Campus
Speech. Expression. Religion. Association. Privacy. The First Amendment ground rules of the 20th Century are in flux with a textualist, originalist Supreme Court that some have described as “imperial.” The rise of social media and an emphasis on public expression put modern colleges in the role of “referee” in the marketplace of ideas. Many ideas will also have dedicated advocacy efforts associated with them; and there is no reason to believe the marketplace of ideas will be free from conflict. Conflict is particularly important to manage in light of increased weaponization. How will modern colleges manage the new dynamics of free expression and advocacy, particularly in the classroom? How does academic freedom play into all of this? What about the coordinated challenges to DEI efforts and bias response teams? What important lessons about free speech and advocacy do we need to teach this generation of learners? A major takeaway will be how to focus on places and spaces. Join Professor Lake as he discusses the frontiers of free expression in the digital age on campus. Has the diminution of privacy and explosion of “publishers” led to a 21st Century obsession with freedom from speech?
Presenter: Peter F. Lake, Stetson University College of Law
July 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
REGISTER for First Amendment Here
Registration Deadline: July 20, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 20. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
Federal Compliance Update – Navigating the New Regulatory Landscape
Join higher education attorneys from Husch Blackwell for a review of the federal regulatory changes impacting higher education effective Summer 2023, including Changes in Ownership, Prison Education Programs, 90/10, and the Safeguards Rule in the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act. We will also provide a high-level overview of the proposed rules published in May 2023 including Gainful Employment, Financial Responsibility, Certification, and Ability to Benefit. Lastly, we will review the negotiated rulemaking agenda for 2023-2024
Presenters: Abby Felter & Ryan Spraker, Husch Blackwell
July 26, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
REGISTER for Federal Regulatory Changes Here
Registration Deadline: July 25, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 25. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
Proactive Engagement with Regulatory Compliance
Colleges and universities are now facing an unprecedented increase in complex regulatory and sub regulatory requirements. At the same time, enforcement actions are also on the rise, resulting in often high-profile audits, investigations and findings against colleges and universities. Compliance failures can have long-lasting public relations and financial implications for institutions well beyond the administrative penalties. In this session, Husch Blackwell attorneys will highlight key regulatory changes, identify common compliance deficiencies, and discuss how proactive assessment and monitoring of an institution’s policies, procedures and programs can help ensure best practices and mitigate risk. This session will also address the impact of recent compliance failures and explain how operations, legal and compliance functions can help proactively address these challenges.
Presenters: Julie Miceli, Husch Blackwell
July 26, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
REGISTER for Proactive Engagement Here
Registration Deadline: July 25, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 25 . All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
Licensing
cancelled - Occupational Licensing Modernization: Discussion with the Department of Safety and Professional Services
DSPS Secretary Dan Hereth will share updates on the occupational licensing innovations at the department. He will cover technology innovations and process improvements that are reducing decision times for license applications. He will also provide a view on additional enhancements currently in development, and he will take questions from participants. The department has incorporated stakeholder feedback into its work and looks forward to additional insights for regulated professions.
Presenter: Dan Hereth, Secretary, Department of Safety and Professional Services
July 26, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
WAICU will work on rescheduling this session to coincide with a future meeting of the Chief Academic Officers.
Retirement Plans
cancelled - SECURE Act 2.0
Presenter:Adrienne Robertson, Transamerica
July 27, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
If you are looking for informatino on SECURE Act 2.0, please contact Kathy Dutter at kathy.dutter@waicu.org.
Risk Management
Cyber Resiliency in the Education Sector and the Importance of Prioritizing Cybersecurity Investments
Educational institutions are a prime target for ransomware attacks. In 2023, there has been a significant uptick in ransomware attacks, especially within the education sector. During these attacks, threat actors are gaining access to schools’ networks and disrupting their websites, local servers, Wi-Fi, internal phone systems and more. In many cases, the threat actors are also exfiltrating sensitive data, such as information on payroll, personal finances, student admissions data, and even social security numbers. These events render schools' IT systems inaccessible and impact a school’s ability to perform to its full capacity, sometimes even causing schools to cancel classes or extend their school year. Ultimately, as schools’ research capabilities develop and their databases become more elaborate, the amount of proprietary information, personal health records, and personally identifiable information continues to increase, ultimately making them an even more attractive victim for threat actors. During this session, two Cyber Placement Specialists from Marsh will be doing a deep dive into the trends within the cyber threat landscape and the cyber insurance market, with a specific focus on the education sector. Please attend this session if you are interested in learning about how educational institutions can develop and execute strategies to help identify, transfer, and mitigate cyber and technology risks.
Presenters: Emma Tregellas and Tom Infurna Jr., Marsh
July 24, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
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Registration Deadline: July 21, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 21 . All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
Title IX
Title IX and Athletics – Scoring Compliance Points for Gender Equity
In this session, Husch Blackwell attorneys will review Title IX’s three required prongs of gender equity compliance:
1) Equitable participation in athletics
2) Equitable financial support
3) Equitable treatment
Using practical insights, we will share compliance points to help you review and determine any gaps impacting gender equity at your institution.
Presenters: TaRonda Randall and Jason Montgomery, Husch Blackwell
July 26, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
REGISTER for Equity and Athletics Here
Registration Deadline: July 25, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 25. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
Supportive Measures, Accommodations, or Remedies: Where is the Line?
A student in a Title IX process requests extra academic support. Is this a supportive measure? An accommodation? Might it be a remedy? Did you know why these labels matter? There are significant differences in process, paperwork, and determining who has authority for making determinations about each of these; and it is important to understand the differences among them. Come join us as we learn more about the importance of being precise in the application of interventions and language used to describe those interventions.
Presenter: Crystal Coombes, Grand River Solutions
July 28, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
REGISTER for Supportive Measures Here
Registration Deadline: July 27, 2023
Cancellation policy – no refunds after July 27. All registrants will receive a recording of the session. For changes to your registration, please contact Shawn Robin at shawn.robin@waicu.org.
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Presenter Biographies
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