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Many of us in higher education are still reeling from the events of April 16th at Virginia Tech. We know it will be some time before life regains a semblance of normalcy there. With this event, it is our intent to provide support by making substantial donations to the Hokie Spirit Fund for each college or university registrant for this event. Please help us help our friends at Virginia Tech.
The media assailed Virginia Tech from its very first accounts. With distance, we hope that initial criticisms have given way to a general consensus that Virginia Tech responded well in the face of an impossible task. At least, that is our consensus, and this event is not a debate on crisis response. On our campuses, our focus is on identifying students who might possibly bring the horrors of Blacksburg to our communities. What are we to do about them? How do we identify them? Can we support them? Should we expel them? How can we prevent tragedies like this?
Inevitably, we in education are compelled to learn from tragedy. But, hindsight is perfect. We can see now things Virginia Tech never knew to anticipate. How could they have known? Still, there are clues for us about looking forward. This is not about casting stones at Virginia Tech, for we all may live in glass houses. Many of us are considering changes, but are they the right ones? Are we reacting proportionately?
Where should our efforts, time, resources and money be focused?
This online seminar will address the following subjects as we debrief from Virginia Techs tragedy and look forward to the lessons that may help us prevent a similar situation in the future:
Anatomy of a Crisis
Classroom Disruption
When Faculty Are Alarmed by a Students Conduct/Writings
Faculty Referrals of Students for Conduct Violations
Accommodations by Faculty
Harassment & Stalking -- Identifying Patterns of Behavior
Harassment by Email, IM, Facebook, etc.
Low-level Harassment and the First Amendment
Suicidal Gestures by Students
Disabilities Protected Under the ADA and Section 504
Reacting to Crisis
Deny Admission to Students with Mental Health Concerns
Guns on Campus
Text Messaging Systems
Email Alerts
Timely Warning Requirements Under the Clery Act
Loudspeakers and Alarms
Evacuations and Lockdowns
Criminal Background Checks on All Incoming Students
Preventing a Crisis
Disruptive Student Policies and Protocol
Viewing Stalking as the Tip of the Iceberg
Taking Relationship Violence Seriously
- How Should it Be Investigated?
- How Should Campuses Respond?
Mental Health Policies, Procedures and Protocol
- Communication with Local Courts and Medical Facilities
- On-Campus Assessment and Response
Training for Faculty and Staff on Policy and Protocol
Liaison Between Campus Police, Counselors, Residential Life Staff and Student Affairs
Communication and Data Collection
Behavioral Intervention Team Models
- Functionality
- Effectiveness
Join us for this live event, pose your own questions to the presenters, and take part in a national effort to draw strength from our trials and lessons from our sadness. Materials will be provided to all registrants.
By participating in this online seminar, you'll:
Have better perspective that encourages campus responses
Improve mental heath services, policies and protocols
Develop better policies and training on disruptive student behavior
Elaborate and implement behavioral intervention models that enable early identification, support and response to students in need
Who can benefit from this online seminar?
Presidents and Boards of Trustees
Vice Presidents of Administration, Business and Finance
Student Affairs Administrators
Judicial Administrators
University Legal Counsel
Risk Managers
Residential Life Administrators
Campus Law Enforcement
Student Activities and Student Development Staff
Student Government Representatives and Leaders
Campus Ministry and Clergy
Facilities Management Staff
Faculty
Counseling Services Personnel
Health Services Staff
Campus Crisis Response Teams, CISDT, and Behavioral Intervention Teams
Meet the presenters:
Brett. A. Sokolow, J.D. is the President of NCHERM, a national multidisciplinary consulting firm dedicated to helping colleges and universities manage risk by advancing student health and safety. He serves nine campuses as outside counsel, and is the author of 10 books on student affairs law and policy topics. He is the Editor of the Report on Campus Safety and Student Development and serves on the Board of Directors of the Council on Law in Higher Education (CLHE). He is Legal Issues Editor for and serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of CLHEs Student Affairs Law & Policy Quarterly and the College and University Law Advisor published by the Civic Research Institute. Mr. Sokolow is Vice-Chair for Education of the Directorate Body of ACPAs Commission on Judicial Affairs and Legal Issues. He was called on by national media for perspective after the Virginia Tech shootings.
W. Scott Lewis, J.D. is the Asst. Vice Provost for Judicial Affairs and Academic Integrity at the University of South Carolina, as well as the Chair of the Behavioral Intervention Team. He also serves as the director of the National Student Exchange program and as clinical faculty for the College of Education and adjunct faculty for the Colleges of Political Science and Business. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology and his Master of Science degree in higher education administration from Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. He received his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in Houston, Texas. Scott is a mediator, and has consulted in the areas of policy development and review, procedural development and implementation, classroom management and judicial board training for over 10 years. He is associated professionally with NCHERM as an affiliated consultant.
How does a Magna Online Seminar work?
Magna Publications developed this online program so you can participate in a timely, interactive program without having to leave your office. Simplicity and ease-of-use are combined with a user-friendly presentation. No special hardware, downloads, or other technology are required to access this program. All you need is a computer with speakers, Windows Media Player, and a broadband Internet connection.
The 2-hour program includes a video presentation by leading experts in their fields followed by a lively, interactive, real-time question-and-answer session. Three days prior to the seminar, you will receive an email with a link to connect to the program and a link to download the program handouts.
We look forward to your participation on July 10, 2007. Keep in mind you pay the $259 registration fee only once for a single connection. However, if you choose, you can receive the broadcast in a conference room and invite as many people as you like to participate, making this an extremely cost-effective training resource.
Can't make the scheduled seminar date?
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Date(s): 07/10/07
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Cost: $259.00
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