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Conducting Internal Investigations in
Higher Education

(Retired) | Last updated July 23, 2015

Course Length

1h 29m

Last Updated

July 23, 2015

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Conducting Internal Investigations in
Higher Education

(Retired) | Last updated July 23, 2015

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Conducting Internal Investigations in Higher Education
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Overview

Get the information you need to conduct efficient and effective internal investigations for complaints against faculty and staff. Whether you are new to internal investigations or new to higher education, join us online to walk through the process of what you must accomplish during an internal investigation. You will learn the necessities of internal investigations from an attorney and from a practitioner in higher education, including:

  • What needs to be investigated, and who needs to be involved
  • Critical components of every investigation
  • Proper report-writing and documentation
  • Communication strategies for internal and external parties

Register for a recording of this webcast, and keep it in your training library to supplement your existing training of current and future investigators.

Note: This program will not cover civil rights investigations related to Title IX.

Who should attend?

Human resources and other professionals responsible for internal investigations for both faculty and staff members across the institution will find this information useful. Note: This program will not cover civil rights investigations related to Title IX.

Agenda

  • Setting the Stage
    • What needs to be investigated
    • Who needs to be involved
    • How to maximize your resources
    • Considerations for faculty vs. staff investigations
  • Components of the Investigation
    • Knowing your policies to use as a framework
    • Pre-Investigation: Conducting an intake process
    • Interview techniques
    • Using technology to gather facts
    • Formalized procedures for the outcome/possible appeal
  • Report-Writing and Proper Documentation
  • Communication Strategies
    • What can and cannot be communicated, internally and externally
    • Follow-up with appropriate parties for disciplinary action
    • Recommendations to improve university policies and procedures
  • Final Q&A

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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.