Are your distance ed programs potential legal landmines?

Magna Publications News Release

Madison, Wis.—July 27, 2011—Is your college at risk for encountering legal problems related to its distance education programs?

Ask yourself these questions:

• Does my college have an up-to-date intellectual property policy?
• Do we have regular copyright training for all faculty, staff, and administrators?
• Do we use contracts in cases of work for hire?
• Does my college have an easy-to-use process so faculty may obtain permission for the use of copyrighted materials?
• Do we regularly update our computer use policies?

In plain English (not legal-ese), this seminar covers:

• How to identify gaps in risk management strategies
• Why you must build legal “firewalls” into distance education
• Effective policies on intellectual property and computer usage
• Designing contracts to protect investment in faculty-developed materials
• Analyzing websites for potential copyright violations
• Strategies to avoid defamation or harassment issues online
• Managing disability issues related to online applications

Participants also completed a risk analysis, review relevant case studies and receive a summary action plan for implementation at their institution. 

If you missed the seminar and would like to purchase it for your institution, you can order the program in CD or print transcript format, both of which include the presenters' handouts.

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