Managing Student Activism

(Retired) | Last updated August 28, 2015

Course Length

1h 36m

Last Updated

August 28, 2015

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Managing Student Activism

(Retired) | Last updated August 28, 2015

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Managing Student Activism
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Overview

Learn how to balance students’ First Amendment rights with your institutional interest in maintaining a productive educational environment. Through case studies from real-life examples, you will get expert tips on how to effectively and appropriately address student activism in classrooms, on campus grounds, on social media, off campus, and more.

Understanding the legal standards governing students’ rights and acceptable restrictions goes a long way toward protecting your students’ freedom and institution’s reputation. With public demonstrations and symbolic expressions continuing to rise on campus, you cannot afford to miss this training.

Who should attend?

Risk managers, student affairs leadership, directors of student activities, general counsel, and safety managers will benefit from this webcast.

Agenda

  • Principles of the Law
    • First Amendment rights
    • Public v. private institutions
  • The Balance Between Interests and Rights
    • Interests of the expression, institution, and audience
    • Acceptable restrictions
  • Types of Speech in a Higher Education Context
  • Case Study Examples and Discussion
  • Alternative Options
  • Final Q&A

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Student Body Student Life & Engagement
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Why is this event retired?

At AI we want to always ensure that the best and most current trainings are available to members, and we regularly review our trainings to ensure that is the case.