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Past Workshops and Presentations
College PRR Training Workshop (April 8 and 14, 2004) [Power Point Presentation]
US PATRIOT ACT (04/15/02) [Power Point Presentation]
Presenter: David Drooz, Associate General Counsel
CIVIL RIGHTS MODULE
ADA & Harassment in the Classroom (09/19/01)
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Eileen Goldgeier, Associate General Counsel |
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Cheryl Branker, Director of Disability Services for Students |
This workshop was geared to faculty, department heads and department chairs. The following two issues were discussed with a review of the latest legal decisions: (1) What is the faculty member's/department's role in providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities and (2) What is a hostile environment in the classroom under sexual, racial and disability harassment theories?
BUSINESS MODULE
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David Broome, Associate General Counsel |
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David Drooz, Associate General Counsel |
A review of (1) when the university can and cannot compete
with private businesses; (2) what constitutes a debt owed
to your department, and how to collect it; (3) how
to maneuver the university process for review and approval
of contracts; and (4) who is authorized to enter agreements
on behalf of university departments, and how to
get signature authority.
EMPLOYMENT MODULE (All employment workshops were for supervisors only)
Leave: FMLA, Workers Comp, and ADA Requirements (11/07/01)
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Eileen Goldgeier, Associate General Counsel |
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Yvette McMillan, Benefits Director |
This workshop was geared to supervisors. Reviewed the maze of laws that apply when an ill, disabled or injured employee requests time off for medical reasons under the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and/or the Worker's Compensation Act.
Investigating Employee Misconduct (11/14/01) [Power Point Presentation]
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Mary Elizabeth Kurz, Vice Chancellor & General Counsel |
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Dianne Sortini, Director of Employee Relations & Training |
This workshop reviewed how to conduct an effective investigation of alleged employee misconduct in the context of three hypothetical situations such as sexual harassment, misuse of state funds/embezzlement and computer misuse.
Managing Difficult Personnel Situations (11/28/01) [Power Point Presentation]
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Mary Elizabeth Kurz, Vice Chancellor & General Counsel |
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Dianne Sortini, Director of Employee Relations & Training |
This workshop reviewed various legal issues that arise in addressing work performance issues related to alcohol, drug use, mental disability and uncollegial behavior.
RISK MANAGEMENT MODULE
Public
Records & Privacy (02/13/02) [Power Point Presentation]
Presenter: David Drooz, Associate General Counsel
This workshop reviewed (1) what is a "public record,"
how long do you have to keep them and how do you respond to
public record requests; (2) rules on privacy of student records;
(3) rules on privacy of employee records; and (4) other privacy
rules.
Tort & Insurance (04/10/02) [Power Point Presentation]
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David Drooz, Associate General Counsel |
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Jim Semple, Director of Insurance & Risk Management |
A review of university liability and your individual liability for property damage and personal injuries. Related topics: When does the Attorney General provide a free defense and when does insurance from the State provide coverage.
RESEARCH MODULE
Intellectual Property:
A Primer (03/06/02) [Power Point Presentation]
Presenter: David Broome, Senior Associate General Counsel
This workshop reviewed the basic principles of intellectual
property, copyright, patents, trademark and trade secrets.
This workshop was an informative session for faculty, staff
and administrators who deal with copyright, inventions or
intellectual property.
Conflict
of Interest and Outside Activities (03/20/02) [Power Point Presentation]
Presenter: David Broome, Senior Associate General Counsel
This workshop reviewed the university policy on conflicts
of interest, commitment and issues relating to consulting
and other outside professional activities for pay.
Legal Issues Related
to Research: A Primer (03/27/02) [Power Point Presentation]
Presenter: David Broome, Senior Associate General Counsel
An overview of the basic legal requirements relating to research
including IRB, human subjects research, review research misconduct,
confidentiality in research, and facilities use and tax exempt
issues.