Higher Education Law and Policy Webinars and FERPA Training
Upcoming Webinars and Online Training Programs
“Do You Believe Me?”: The Art of Neutrality and Empathy in Investigative Interviewing [Webinar]
Date: April 2, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET
Speaker: Alex Pollack, University of Virginia
Every interview in a higher-education civil rights investigation starts with assumptions about the investigator: Are you an advocate for the Complainant? A prosecutor? Or a representative of the institution?
This session uses real-world scenarios to demonstrate how interviewers can assess comfort levels, set expectations, and balance neutrality with empathy to ensure fair and complete investigations.
*Approved for 1.0 general CLE credit by The Florida Bar.
Demystifying Collegiate Athletics in the Evolving Era of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) [Webinar]
Date: April 23, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:15 PM ET
Speakers: Scott Bearby, Josh Desmond, George McClellan
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) has become one of the most visible—and misunderstood—developments in collegiate athletics. This webinar explores the legal, historical, and operational frameworks shaping this evolving space.
Participants will gain insight into how NIL developed, where it is heading, and what higher education professionals must understand moving forward.
*Approved for 1.5 general CLE credits and 1.5 Intellectual Property Law Certification credits.
Dating and Domestic Violence, Threat Assessment, and Emergency Removals on College Campuses [Webinar]
Date: May 12, 2026 | 3:30 – 4:45 PM ET
Speakers: Jody Shipper, Laura Sims
This webinar focuses on safety, risk, and rights in cases involving dating and domestic violence on campus.
- The intersections of Dating and Domestic Violence, Title IX, and VAWA
- Emergency removal vs. threat assessment processes
- Safety planning and expert involvement
- Key considerations before and during investigations
- Ensuring a sound and manageable process
*Approved for 1.5 CLE credits (General + Education Law).
Fall 2026 FERPA Compliance Certificate Program [Online Training]
This four-week program provides practical, interactive training on FERPA compliance, including real-world scenarios and weekly live sessions.
Instructor: Melissa Carleton
Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM ET
*Approved for 7.0 General CLE Credits.
Webinar Archive
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2026 Webinars and Online Trainings
Safeguarding Minors on Campus: Proactive Risk Management & Crisis Communication [Webinar]
Colleges and universities host thousands of minors on campus each year as part of camps, partnerships, and events. This webinar provides practical tools for strengthening protections, minimizing risk, and improving crisis response.
- Understand legal and ethical responsibilities
- Learn risk management strategies
- Master crisis communication practices
- Build a culture of safety and accountability
Speakers: Rachel Dane, Amy Fabiano, Brigid Harrington
*Approved for CLE credit.
2025 Webinars and Online Trainings
The FERPA Compliance Certificate Program [Online Training]
The Stetson Law FERPA Compliance Certificate Program has become one of the most popular training programs in the field. This program provides practical guidance on FERPA compliance and privacy protection.
Speaker: Melissa Carleton
Creating Neuroinclusive Campus Grievance Procedures [Webinar]
This session explores how institutions can improve grievance procedures to better support neurodivergent participants, including those with ADHD and autism.
Speaker: Laura Anthony
Accessibility is Not Optional: The Legal Landscape of Digital Access [Webinar]
Covers evolving ADA requirements and digital accessibility compliance expectations.
Speaker: Judith Risch
Hot Topics in Legal Ethics [Webinar]
Discusses ethical challenges in higher education law and administration.
Abolish the Department of Education? [Webinar]
Explores potential structural and regulatory changes affecting higher education.
2024 Webinars
The FERPA Compliance Certificate Program
A four-week training focused on FERPA compliance and privacy practices in higher education.
Webinar on the New Title IX Regulations
Overview of updated Title IX rules and compliance implications.
The Future of Selective Admissions
Analysis of Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and its impact on higher education.
2022 Webinars
Higher Education and the Constitutionalist Court
Examination of major Supreme Court decisions affecting higher education.
Title IX: Proposed Regulations and Future Impacts
Discussion of evolving Title IX enforcement and policy changes.
2021 Webinars
Academic Success & Religion
Explores the relationship between religious upbringing and academic outcomes.
Disability Discrimination Law in Higher Education
Overview of ADA compliance and accessibility obligations.
2020 Webinars
Title IX Litigation Update
Covers trends and developments in Title IX case law.
Managing Risk During COVID-19
Strategies for maintaining compliance and safety during the pandemic.