September 29, 2022, 12-2PM ET

When the Institution Speaks:  Considerations for Public and Private Universities Related to Institutionally-Sponsored Speech 

This webinar is not about student protests, provocative speakers, bias incidents, or speech codes.  Rather, it is about the moments when the institution itself is the speaker, whether through a presidential proclamation, social media account, or other platform. Join us for a 2-hour webinar where presenters will explore the legal and reputational contours of institutional speech at public and private universities, and in so doing address: 

  • The Government Speech Doctrine, institutional academic freedom, and policy frameworks for institutional speech;
  • Public statements by senior leaders;
  • University speech through regulated social media accounts and websites; and 
  • Legal, reputational, and other risks.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar will be of interest to in-house and outside counsel to colleges and universities, as well as other higher education administrators with responsibilities related to advising on communications from higher education institutions and/or institutional leaders.  

Program Schedule

12:00 P.M. ET

I. Introduction 

II. What is and is not Institutional Speech?

III. Policy Development  

IV. Public Statements by Senior Leaders

V.Q&A

VI. Reputational Risks and Opportunities

VII. Social Media

VIII. Contractual and Other Legal Considerations 

IX.Q&A

2:00 P.M. ET

X. Conclusion

Speakers


Sarah Luke

Sarah LukeSarah Luke is the incoming Interim Executive Legal Counsel at Brooklyn College – CUNY.  With over a decade of experience in higher education law, she provides legal counsel, fosters...

Breana Ware

Breana WareBreana Ware is the Associate Legal Counsel in the Division of Legal Affairs at Kennesaw State University. The Division of Legal Affairs works to ensure the University’s compliance with Georgia law, as well as...

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