Higher Ed Program Changes in a Time of Crisis: Questions and Answers
About This Webinar
During this Q&A webinar, partners at Husch Blackwell address how higher education institutions can plan for and implement academic program changes driven by economic pressures – ranging from reducing or eliminating specific majors or programs to institutional closures.
The webinar focuses on five publications: A Guide to Manage Risks Associated With Program Change and four checklists focusing on particular aspects of program change – General Planning, Program Reduction or Discontinuance, Change of Institutional Control, and Institutional Closure.
The webinar should be of interest to:
- Governing Board members
- Chancellors or Presidents
- Chief Financial Officers
- Other administrators involved in planning or implementing academic program changes
- Legal counsel
- Risk Managers
- Human Resources and Student Affairs officials
- Employees involved in communicating about program changes, such as crisis communication and public relations teams
Moderated by Hillary Pettegrew, Senior Risk Management Counsel, United Educators
Presentation Materials
About This Webinar
During this Q&A webinar, partners at Husch Blackwell address how higher education institutions can plan for and implement academic program changes driven by economic pressures – ranging from reducing or eliminating specific majors or programs to institutional closures.
The webinar focuses on five publications: A Guide to Manage Risks Associated With Program Change and four checklists focusing on particular aspects of program change – General Planning, Program Reduction or Discontinuance, Change of Institutional Control, and Institutional Closure.
The webinar should be of interest to:
- Governing Board members
- Chancellors or Presidents
- Chief Financial Officers
- Other administrators involved in planning or implementing academic program changes
- Legal counsel
- Risk Managers
- Human Resources and Student Affairs officials
- Employees involved in communicating about program changes, such as crisis communication and public relations teams
Moderated by Hillary Pettegrew, Senior Risk Management Counsel, United Educators
Featured Speakers
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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.
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Lisa J. Parker
Partner, Husch Blackwell
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Kate M. Leveque
Partner, Husch Blackwell