Some of the most challenging complaints and investigations at colleges and universities involve allegations of misconduct by third parties.  Because they are outside the nucleus of core faculty, employees, and students at higher education institutions, third party allegations can strain the policies and processes in place to address these complaints, since the policies were often designed for incidents involving only those within the campus community.  This type of complaint and ensuing investigation typically calls for a higher level of creativity, flexibility, and attention on the part of counsel, investigators, and administrator colleagues.  Understanding the nuanced approach required to handle complaints and investigations involving third parties is important to ensure that the concerns raised by complainants are adequately addressed, that the institution fulfills all of its legal obligations, and that the campus remains a safe and supportive place to learn and work.   

Join us for this two-hour webinar which will address:

• Various scenarios involving allegations of misconduct by: 
  • Athletics fans, boosters, and employees  
  • Students in the pre-admission context 
  • Alumni and donors 
  • Third parties at internships and clinical placements 
  • Patients or research subjects at academic medical centers 
  • Contractors and vendors 
• Considerations for identifying, partnering with, and ensuring the competence of campus stakeholders that may be best suited to address or investigate incidents involving third parties 
• Approaches to complex topics such as terms and procedures for addressing misconduct in contracts and agreements, implementing interim measures when the third-party respondent is outside the jurisdiction of the institution, and communicating with third parties who are unionized or otherwise protected by a third-party employer, organization, or affiliation
• And more! 

Who Should Attend? 

This webinar will be of interest to in-house and outside counsel to colleges and universities, and other higher education administrators who interface with third parties or who may be called upon to assist in an investigation involving allegations of misconduct by third parties.