Academic Closures with Husch Blackwell
About This Podcast Episode
Learn how to manage the risks of higher ed academic program changes driven by economic pressures. Changes include eliminating majors and closing institutions. United Educators (UE) has released publications on the topic, including an overview guide and four detailed checklists.
Among those who should listen: Board trustees or directors, Chancellors, Presidents, CFOs, Provosts, legal counsel, and other administrators who have a role in making decisions about making program or institutional closure decisions.
Moderated by Hillary Pettegrew, Senior Risk Management Counsel, United Educators.
Key Resources
About This Podcast Episode
Learn how to manage the risks of higher ed academic program changes driven by economic pressures. Changes include eliminating majors and closing institutions. United Educators (UE) has released publications on the topic, including an overview guide and four detailed checklists.
Among those who should listen: Board trustees or directors, Chancellors, Presidents, CFOs, Provosts, legal counsel, and other administrators who have a role in making decisions about making program or institutional closure decisions.
Moderated by Hillary Pettegrew, Senior Risk Management Counsel, United Educators.
Featured Speaker
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Ellen Babbitt, JD
Ellen Babbitt, a partner with Husch Blackwell LLP and a former member of the board of directors of the National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA), wrote this report. She regularly represents and counsels schools and colleges, including UE members, on employment issues.