2011 Preconference Session Information

Higher Education Preconference

 Kevin P. Brady, M.P.A., M.A., Ph.D.:  Associate Professor of Department of Educational Leadership, Policy, and Adult & Higher Education at North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

Neal H. Hutchens, J.D., Ph.D.: Assistant Professor of Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

George S. McClellan, M.S.Ed., Ph.D.: Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW), co-editor of the Handbook of Student Affairs, Fort Wayne, IN

Jeffrey C. Sun, M.B.A., J.D.: Associate Professor in Department of Educational Leadership and Affiliate Professor of the School of Law at University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

When Going Online Goes Too Far: Managing College Students' Social Networking and Other Online Postings That Result in Bullying, Harassment, and Ridiculing
This interactive presentation will address the legal and educational factors associated with students' online postings and activities, including involvement with social networking sites, that have resulted in episodes of bullying, harassment, and ridiculing of individuals or groups on campus. Members of the panel will present several real life examples to generate discussions about the parties' interests, the potential legal claims (e.g., free speech, harassment, stalking, invasion of privacy, and defamation), and the educational practice and policy implications. In addition, participants will engage in problem-solving exercises, and the panel will present several innovative and effective strategies and techniques that college administrators have employed to maintain an environment that respects students' rights and other related interests while also addressing the harmful consequences that may result from students' online activities.

Collective Bargaining Preconference

 Julie Mead, Ph.D.: Professor of Educational Leadship and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI

Mike Julka, J.D.: Chair of the School, Municipal, Labor and Employment Law Team at Lathrop and Clark, Madison, WI

Justin Petrarca, J.D., M.A.: Equity Partner of Scariano, Himes, and Petrarca, Chicago, IL

Bruce Meredith, J.D.: Former Chief Counsel for the Wisconsin Education Association Council, Madison, WI

This seminar will examine the changes made to collective bargaining statutes in several states over the last year.  Panelists include attorneys who represent school districts and those that represent teachers unions.  Panelists will also explore the implications of the changes for relationships between school boards and their teachers.

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