The 2nd Annual Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change (Higher Education)

New year, new topics. Stay up-to-date on current and forward-looking legal and compliance obligations that every leader within the athletic department should be aware of.

Join Bricker Graydon's Higher Education team for a four-part series focused on practical strategies and skills needed to stay in compliance and manage risk within your athletic department. This series will include discussions on the new overtime federal regulation as applied to athletics, the ongoing landscape of student-athlete compensation, current Title IX challenges, tackling areas of high risk, and other timely topics.

We have designed this series for the following roles at higher education institutions: athletic directors, athletic administrators, compliance officers, general counsel and other campus stakeholders that work closely with student athletes, including but not limited to, Title IX Coordinators and student conduct administrators.

Attendance of all sessions in this series is limited to employees of higher education institutions and other individuals who provide services to those institutions. Individuals who are unaffiliated with an institution will not be permitted to attend without prior approval. For questions regarding attendance, please contact marketing@brickergraydon.com.

Dates: September 17, 2024 - October 8, 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET
Cost: $50 per session or $100 for all four sessions
Location: Zoom Webinar

SESSION 1: THE NEW DEPARTMENT OF LABOR OVERTIME EXEMPTION RULE: WHAT YOUR ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT NEEDS TO KNOW FOR PAYING COACHES

Designed for: Athletics Directors, Senior Woman’s Administrators, Deputy Athletics Directors, General Counsel, Faculty Athletics Representatives, Compliance Administrators, Student Affairs, Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources & others.

On July 1, 2024, the new Department of Labor Overtime Exemption Rule went into effect, raising the salary threshold for non-exempt employees. Join our higher education employment attorney, Erin Butcher, for an in-depth analysis of the new rule and what it means for compensating coaches, assistant coaches, and other athletic department personnel. Attendees will leave with best practices and strategies to comply with the final rule.

Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Cost: $50

Session 2: The Current Landscape of Student-Athlete Compensation

Designed for: Athletics Directors, Senior Woman’s Administrators, Deputy Athletics Directors, General Counsel, Faculty Athletics Representatives, Compliance Administrators, Student Affairs, Human Resources & others.

This past year, court decisions and other legal developments have expanded financial opportunities for student-athletes. Join us for an enlightening webinar that delves into the dynamic landscape of student-athlete compensation. This session will explore the updated name, image, and likeness guidance, student-athlete unionization, landmark cases including House v. NCAA and Johnson v. NCAA, and legislative efforts. Attendees will leave with valuable insights and perspectives on this key issue and what it could mean for your campus – and the future of college sports.

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Cost: $50

Session 3: Play Offense, Not Defense: Complying with Title IX in an Ever-Changing Environment

Designed for: Athletics Directors, Senior Woman’s Administrators, Deputy Athletics Directors, General Counsel, Faculty Athletics Representatives, Compliance Administrators, Student Affairs, Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources & others.
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As athletic departments navigate challenging issues on campus, it is important that Title IX gender equity does not take a backseat. Join us to learn the basics of providing equitable participation opportunities, scholarships, and other treatment areas to men’s and women’s sports. Attendees will understand the pressing Title IX challenges facing athletic programs and leave with strategies to review and address potential areas of disparity to promote gender equity.

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Cost: $50

Session 4: Tackling Areas of High Risk in Your Athletics Department

Designed for: Athletics Directors, Senior Woman’s Administrators, Deputy Athletics Directors, General Counsel, Faculty Athletics Representatives, Compliance Administrators, Academic Counselors, Athletic Trainers, Student Affairs, Student Mental Health Professionals, & others.
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In the ever-evolving landscape of college sports, managing risk within athletic departments is more critical than ever. From responding to misconduct to student-athlete mental and physical health, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for safeguarding your institution’s athletic programs. Attendees will leave with best practices to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively through policy design and implementation to ensure the safety and well-being of their student-athletes and staff.

Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
Cost: $50