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In this episode, United Educators' (UE's) Melanie Bennett speaks with CampDoc's Michael Ambrose about camp health and safety.

Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a former executive with World Wrestling Entertainment and twice-failed Senate candidate as well as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration under his first term, to lead the Department of Education. Speaking about her nomination in early February, Trump said he wants her to put herself out of a job - to shutter the US Department of Education.McMahon is wholly unqualified to run the Department. The nomination of this multi-billionaire serves the interests of those who want to roll back the basic right to an education for all people, a right that is steeped in working-class and especially Black history in this country.We're joined today by Nathalie Hrizi. Vice President of Substitutes for United Educators of SF and long-time public school teacher.Later in the show, we discuss the threats posed by the CIA flying Reaper drones over Mexico, and we celebrate the release of political prisoner Leonard Peltier.Support the show

Justin Kollinger, Senior Risk Management Consultant at United Educators (UE), brings valuable perspective in helping colleges and universities develop strategic risk initiatives. As co-author of "Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards" and creator of UE's annual Top 10 Risks report, Kollinger works with institution leaders to develop strategic risk initiatives, prioritize risk management goals, and launch enterprise risk management programs. Higher Ed's Current Risk & Liability Environment The higher education sector faces what United Educators calls "social inflation" - increases in insurance costs above regular inflation. This trend is driven by: Increased third-party litigation financing Growing recruitment of plaintiffs to bring cases Rising defense costs Higher settlements and awards Top Risks in Higher Education McNaughton and Kollinger discuss these top risks revealed in the UE's annual survey: Enrollment Data Security Operational Pressures Recruitment and Hiring Regulatory and Legal Compliance Student Mental Health Funding Facilities and Deferred Maintenance Public Safety Three-way tie: General Premises Safety Title IX Political and Societal Pressures Notable findings include the consistency of the top seven risks over the past three years despite 2024's tumultuous environment. Surprisingly, climate change and environmental risks did not make the top ten despite increasing natural disasters affecting campuses nationwide. Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Education Dr. McNaughton noted that only about 5% of institutions have formalized risk management programs. Both experts emphasized that when creating strategic plans, institutions must include risk management planning, or they leave themselves exposed. Risk management should distinguish between: University Level: Risk management and identification Board Level: Risk oversight and appropriate questioning Data Security Challenges The conversation highlighted growing concerns about data security: Rising costs for data breach coverage Need for centralized IT management Growing sophistication of phishing attempts with AI Importance of comprehensive security training Three Takeaways for University Presidents and Boards Culture of Risk Management ("Cool Head, Warm Heart") Manage risk with thoughtful foresight and consistent policies Show care to your community before, during, and after incidents Focus on building trust through demonstrated care and communication Elevate Your Risk Manager Risk managers often know everything happening on campus They have unique problem-solving tools They should be positioned as strategic contributors If you don't have a risk manager, get one Use Third-Party Experts Take advantage of insurer resources (like UE's checklists and online courses) Utilize insurance broker resources Access association resources and experts Remember these experts are part of your support ecosystem Kollinger's insights emphasize that while establishing risk management programs may seem daunting, having basic frameworks in place can help institutions better prepare for and respond to various challenges. His message underscores the importance of both strategic thinking and demonstrated care in building effective risk management programs. The changing landscape of higher education requires leaders to remain vigilant in their approach to risk management, making it an essential component of institutional strategy and governance. #HigherEducation #HigherEducationRiskManagement #HigherEducationPodcast Read the transcript on our website: https://changinghighered.com/top-risks-in-higher-education-erm-programs/ Links to Resources: UE's Top Risks Report: Insights for Higher Education  UE's Large Loss Report (featuring settlements over $2.5 million) Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards (AGB) Enterprise Risk Management In Higher Ed Part 1: An Overview of the Planning Process Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Ed Part 2: Risk Planning and its Critical Role in Higher Education Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Ed Part 3: Risk Oversight and the Board's Role in Higher Education Risk Management Strategic Risk Planning to Chart Higher Ed's Course in Turbulent Times What is Enterprise Risk Management in Higher Education?     About Our Podcast Guest Justin Kollinger serves as Senior Risk Management Consultant at United Educators, an education-owned liability insurance carrier serving 1,500 institutions across the country. In his role, Justin advises college and university leaders as they develop strategic risk initiatives, prioritize risk management goals, and launch or refresh enterprise risk management (ERM) initiatives. He co-authored Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards, published by AGB Press, and creates reports and tools to help United Educators' members address their top risks, including risks relating to enrollment and student life. Risk & Insurance recognized Justin as one of its Risk All Stars in 2023, and Justin has previously worked in enrollment at two private institutions in the Mid-Atlantic and as a consultant to community college presidents and independent heads of school. Connect with Justin Kollinger on LinkedIn → About the Podcast Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton is the founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant at The Change Leader, Inc. A highly sought-after higher education consultant with 20+ years of experience, Dr. McNaughton works with leadership, management, and boards of U.S. and international institutions. His expertise spans key areas, including accreditation, governance, strategic planning, presidential onboarding, mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Dr. McNaughton's approach combines a holistic methodology with a deep understanding of the contemporary and evolving challenges facing higher education institutions worldwide to ensure his clients succeed in their mission. Connect with Drumm McNaughton on LinkedIn→  

In this episode of URMIA Matters, Julie Groves, Director of Risk Services at Wake Forest University interviews Kim Nimmo, Director of Risk Management at Lehigh University, Sarah Braughler, Vice President of Risk Management at United Educators, and Stef Zielezienski, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer at APCIA, about social inflation and its impact on risk management in higher education. Together they explore the phenomenon of social inflation, which is the rising costs insurance companies face due to factors such as increasing jury awards, broader definitions of liability, and other factors. Our guests also share some tips on how to combat the effects of social inflation on higher education campuses, such as implementing risk management strategies, educating students and staff about liability issues, and engaging with policymakers and regulators. Listen in to skill up on your understanding of social inflation! Show Notes [member log-in required for some content]Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network-Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork-Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join-Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost:-Give the podcast a 5 star rating-Share the podcast - click that button!-Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode!Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

In this episode, United Educators' (UE's) Melanie Bennett interviews Amy Piccola, a Partner at Saul Ewing, about the impact of ongoing athletics benefits changes.

United Educators' (UE's) Senior Risk Management Counsel Hillary Pettegrew discusses lessons learned from higher ed claims involving alleged sexual misconduct by employees against students.

In this episode, United Educators' (UE's) Justin Kollinger and Catalyst Agency's Michelle Guobadia discuss hazing prevention in culturally-based fraternities, sororities, and other student organizations.

0:08 — Robert Katzberg, former federal prosecutor, turned defense attorney. Author, most recently of The Vanishing Trial. 0:33 — Bill Frelick, Director of the Refugee and Migrant Rights Division at Human Rights Watch. 0:45 — Cassondra Curiel, teacher at Visitacion Valley Middle School, and president of United Educators of San Francisco. The post Trump DC Trial Set for March, Saudi Border Guards Massacre of Ethiopian Migrants; Plus, SFUSD Considering School Closures appeared first on KPFA.

Starting a CX program in any organization can be difficult. And one of the more challenging aspects of spinning up a new program is getting your company – especially leadership – to make it a priority. And to make things even more complicated: what areas of customer experience do you prioritize? Do you start with surveys? Closed loop feedback? Journey mapping? Host Steve Walker welcomes Adam Shapourian, associate vice president of experience at United Educators, for a discussion on how to determine your customer experience priorities.  Learn more about United Educators at https://www.ue.org/ Listen to more podcasts and subscribe at https://cxleaderpodcast.com/  Learn more about Walker at https://walkerinfo.com/ 

In this episode, United Educators' (UE's) Melanie Bennett interviews Louisiana State University's Ashley McGowan about McGowan's experience updating a contract review process. 

Attorneys from United Educators' (UE's) Resolutions department discuss documentation practices and the role it can play in risk mitigation efforts.

United Educators' (UE's) Justin Kollinger interviews Gian Franco Borio, a European attorney who specializes in study away and is a member of the Florence Bar. They discuss considerations for educational institutions that send students to Europe for study away programs.

San Francisco schools are actively recruiting for 40 teacher vacancies as the school year begins. Cassondra Curiel, President of United Educators of San Francisco, is with Kim McCallister as she fills in for Pat Thurston to talk about the ongoing teacher shortage.  Plus, Kim talks to listeners about the search for Truckee teen Kiely Rodni 11 days after her disappearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco schools are actively recruiting for 40 teacher vacancies as the school year begins. Cassondra Curiel, President of United Educators of San Francisco, is with Kim McCallister as she fills in for Pat Thurston to talk about the ongoing teacher shortage.  Plus, Kim talks to listeners about the search for Truckee teen Kiely Rodni 11 days after her disappearance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about risks United Educators' (UE's) consultants predict will impact K-12 schools, colleges, and universities in the remainder of 2022. 

In this episode, Nakeschi Watkins, Director of Risk Management and Insurance at Cornell University, and Paula Hope Griffin, Children and Youth Safety Program Administrator at Cornell University, discuss volunteer management for the protection of minors from sexual misconduct. This session overviews their policies and procedures regarding screening, training and reporting requirements for volunteers working with minors.  Moderated by Hoda Hussein, Risk Management Consultant, United Educators.

On today's show: 0:08 – Yuba County Jail is once again being used to detain immigrants for Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The last person held there was freed on October 27, 2021. Now, the jail is being repopulated, and as of this week, at least two immigrants are detained inside. Yuba is notorious for retaliating against those who hunger strike or file complaints over the abysmal conditions — it's also known for suicides. Advocates say responsibility lies squarely with Biden administration Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who could have canceled the contract between ICE and the Yuba County Sheriffs' Department. We're joined by two guests: Minju Cho, staff attorney for the Immigrants' Rights Program at the ACLU of Northern California (@ACLU_NorCal) and Carlos Sauceda, who survived two years inside the Yuba County Jail. Sauceda shares harrowing stories of medical neglect, environmental danger, and brutality by guards inside the facility. ICE appealed his case, and he was forced to accept deportation and is now fighting his case from outside the U.S. He's now fighting for others to be freed from the dangerous and dismal facility. Find out more about the #FreeTheYuba11 Coalition here. 0:33 – San Francisco teachers staged a wildcat sickout this week. United Educators of San Francisco President Cassondra Curiel and Rori Abernethy, a math teacher at James Denman Middle School with over 20 years of teaching experience, talk about conditions inside classrooms and the need for high quality masks, ventilation, testing, and paid Covid leave. Read more about Rori's story here: Why one SFUSD teacher skipped school to join the ‘sick out' (SF Examiner) 0:48 – Randy Joseph, Richmond Community Police Review Commission Chair, joins us to discuss the high number of dog bites among Richmond Police's K-9 Unit as revealed through public records requests made by the Bay Area News Group / Mercury News. Richmond activists have been organizing to reallocate public funds away from police and are demanding answers about how these dog attacks are being allowed to continue. photo: Pixabay The post Notorious Yuba County Jail once again being used to detain immigrants; SF teachers stage sickout; Records show: Richmond Police dogs bite people in high numbers appeared first on KPFA.

This Fresh Take interview featured Patricia McGuire, President of Trinity Washington University. JB and Patricia discussed Trinity's long history of providing a high-quality liberal arts educational experience for students and prioritizing opportunities for women and underserved communities, pressing challenges facing higher ed, and our shared vision for a robust and diverse digital tech ecosystem in the Capital Region.Hosted by JB Holston.  Produced by Jenna Klym, Justin Matheson-Turner, Christian Rodriguez, and Nina Sharma. Edited by Christian Rodriguez. Learn from leaders doing the work across the Capital Region and beyond. These conversations will showcase innovation, as well as history and culture across our region, to bridge the gap between how we got here and where we are going.About our guest:Patricia McGuire has been President of Trinity since 1989. Before coming to Trinity, Ms. McGuire was the Assistant Dean for Development and External Affairs for Georgetown University Law Center, where she was also an adjunct professor of law. Earlier, she was project director for Georgetown ‘s D.C. Street Law Project. She was also a legal affairs commentator for the award-winning CBS children's newsmagazine “30 Minutes” and the Fox Television program “Panorama” in Washington.She served previously on the boards of the Community Foundation of the National Capital Region, Goodwill of Greater Washington, the Eugene and Agnes Meyer Foundation, the Washington Hospital Center, the American Council on Education, the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, the National Defense Intelligence College, the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.In 2014, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan appointed President McGuire to the U.S. Department of Education Advisory Committee on Student Financial Aid, a position she held in 2014-2015. In 2000, President McGuire was appointed by D.C. Mayor Anthony Williams and the D.C. Financial Control Board to a special term on the Education Advisory Committee overseeing the D.C. Public Schools. In June 1998, Treasury Secretary Robert Rubin appointed President McGuire to serve as a member of the first-ever citizens' advisory panel on coinage, the 8-member Dollar Coin Design Advisory Committee, which recommended the image of Sacagawea for the new dollar coin.President McGuire has received honorary degrees from Georgetown University, Howard University, Chatham University, Emmanuel College, Saint Michael's College, College of New Rochelle, Liverpool Hope University, Mt. Aloysius College and College of St. Elizabeth.President McGuire earned her bachelor of arts degree cum laude from Trinity College and her law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center. She is currently a member of the boards of directors of the Greater Washington Board of Trade, the Washington Metropolitan Consortium of Universities, the D.C. College Success Foundation, the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Catholic Charities of D.C., United Educators, and the Ameritas Mutual Holding Company.

In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, Amy Piccola, a partner at Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr in Philadelphia, Andrea Brockway, counsel at Saul Ewing in Philadelphia, and Melanie Bennett, senior risk management counsel at United Educators, discuss recent changes to higher education athletics benefits.

In this episode of the Digital Banking podcast, Josh DeTar talks to Dennis Griesgraber, Chief Technology Officer at United Educators Credit Union. In this conversation, the two focus on the benefit of small credit unions and the importance of delivering a superior, member-centric experience to the credit union community in our technology-driven society.Dennis speaks about the role of technology in enhancing the member experience. He sees that, even though we are surrounded by technology, members still find digital channels with poor user experience overwhelming. He provides potential solutions that create a more user-friendly environment, not only on the frontend but also on the backend.Josh and Dennis discuss tech-related topics, including business intelligence (BI), leveraging data to enhance the member experience, and how the proper use of technology can help differentiate and allow small credit unions to shine. Tune in to the latest episode of the Digital Banking podcast to hear more firsthand information from our guest Dennis Griesgraber.

Graduate student researchers at the University of California are set to form the largest new union in decades, representing over 17,000 workers. Last week, organizers submitted over 10,000 signed union cards to the state's Public Employee Relations Board in Oakland. Host Monica Cruz speaks with a graduate student researcher and union organizer on this huge campaign. PLUS members of the United Educators of San Francisco vote in historic numbers, electing every candidate on the Organizing For Union Power (OUP) Slate. Hear the president-elect speak on how rank-and-file union members can take power into their own hands.

In this episode I talk to Andy Libson, who got in trouble with his school for organizing an in-person event with his students. Andy Libson is a science teacher of 21 years from Mission High School in San Francisco.  He is active in his union (United Educators of San Francisco). He is a Marxist and revolutionary socialist who hosts his own podcast with a couple of friends called "What's Left?" Link to post: https://friedavizel.com/2021/06/02/25-of-podcast/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/frieda-vizel/message

In this episode, Lindsay Bond, executive director of the Higher Education Protection Network (HEPNet), and Melanie Bennett, senior risk management counsel at United Educators, discuss how colleges and universities can protect minors in remote learning programs.

In this episode, United Educators risk management consultants Hoda Hussein, Justin Kollinger and Sam Swartout forecast the top risks impacting schools, colleges and universities in 2021. They discuss their insights, relevant risk trends and considerations institutions should keep in mind should these risks surface on campus.

In this episode, United Educators risk management consultant Liza Kabanova interviews three heads of schools, Penny B. Evins (Collegiate School), Terry Macaluso, Ph.D. (Eastside Preparatory School), and Mike Davis, Ph.D. (Colorado Academy), about the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on K-12 independent schools. They discuss lessons learned, on-campus success stories, and the value of a proactive risk management process throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

United Educators risk management consultants Liza Kabanova and Justin Kollinger discuss lessons learned during research for the 2020 edition of the book "An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards." Topics covered include the value of ERM programs today, new and emerging risks, and practical lessons for senior administrators and boards looking to start or refresh ERM programs.

United Educators risk management consultants Liza Kabanova and Justin Kollinger discuss the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic in education – as well as new and emerging risks.

In this episode, Jamie Forbes, CEO of Learning Courage, and Melanie Bennett, risk management counsel at United Educators, discuss how schools can protect children in a remote learning program from sexual misconduct.

Jael Castro grew up in San Diego near the U.S.-Mexican border. Now she is a bilingual educator in San Francisco, active within the United Educators of San Francisco union, and a member of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Here is her story. My father was undocumented while I was growing up. Although I was born here in the states, my household dealt with the issues faced by undocumented people. Read more: https://www.liberationnews.org/undocumented-during-a-capitalist-crisis/ Now, I see the cycle of capitalism’s crisis starting again. Capitalism fails us in the broadest sense and in the most personal way. It is inherent in capitalism to have recessions and depressions. We are seeing people losing their jobs. All of this is made worse by the outbreak of COVID19. We see people who are not able to quarantine or practice social distancing because they don’t have a home. We see people that can’t apply for unemployment because of where they were born. At the same time, we see Wall Street being bailed out with trillions of dollars. This cycle of events will continue as long as we allow it to. The time is now. In this time, when capitalism is proving unwilling to meet our needs in a time of crisis, we need to stand shoulder to shoulder and demand for something different. We need to demand for dignity! We need to demand free housing! We need to demand the elimination of student debt! We need to demand free and quality health care! We need to demand the bailout of the people!

In this episode of By Any Means Necessary, hosts Sean Blackmon and Jacquie Luqman are joined by Dr. Richard Wolff, Economist and Professor at the New School University and author of the new book “Understanding Marxism,” to talk about why this morning's announcement that the Fed will backstop all US credit markets by guaranteeing to purchase as many US Treasury and mortgage-backed securities as necessary demonstrates the ruling class' main priority yet again is bailing out themselves, the unsurprising news that lobbyists are shaping the trillion dollar Coronavirus stimulus bill to their industries' advantage, whether the universal basic incomes promised is essentially window dressing to ensure the passage of another corporate bailout, and what the inability of our business elites to make any gesture towards solidarity (like Jack Ma is doing) reflects about the mindset of the US ruling class.In the second segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Douglass Kauffman, hospital worker at Keck Medical Center in Los Angeles and shop steward for National Union of Healthcare Workers, to talk about how we ended up so under-prepared for the imminent expansion of the COVID-19 outbreak, why the for-profit nature of the healthcare industry means the system is by design unsuited to mobilizing against a large-scale viral outbreak like the one we're facing, and how the lack of testing capability is creating a vicious cycle in which the bottleneck of healthcare workers unable to return to work after being exposed further erodes our healthcare capabilities.In the third segment, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Frank Lara, Executive Board member of the United Educators of San Francisco, an active member of US Labor Against the War to talk about how the near-complete shutdown of schools nation-wide is affecting students, educators, and their families, the many underlying social issues now making school closures so difficult to handle for teachers, and why the pandemic is making the need for workers to stand together more clear than at any point in recent history. Later in the show, Sean and Jacquie are joined by Mondale Robinson, founder of the Black Male Voter Project, to talk about Joe Biden's lackluster address on the Coronavirus crisis after an apparent hiatus from the campaign trail, why the federal government's refusal to collaborate with the Cuban healthcare system could jeopardize lives in the US, whether President Trump is likely to use the chaos surrounding the crisis to further expand executive powers—and whether the political establishment will use it to help the ruling class further consolidate wealth, why it's so crucial to use the events unfolding around us to continue the broader project of political education, and where to find reliable information in a thoroughly politicized media landscape where so many treat inconvenient facts as 'fake news.'

This discussion between Robb Jones, former senior vice president and general counsel for resolutions, and Heather Salko, senior risk management counsel, both of United Educators, analyzes two recent Title IX court decisions in the Sixth Circuit. These case developments have an impact in that federal circuit but likely will have an impact in other circuits as well. Listen to how these court decisions may change Title IX on your campus.

In this episode, United Educators risk researcher Christine McHugh interviews senior resolutions counsel Rhonda Hurwitz about the recent class action settlement agreement related to concussion management and medical monitoring. The discussion explains the lawsuit that led to the settlement, the settlement’s provisions, and the benefits for institutions which comply with the provisions by the May 18, 2020, deadline.

To round out our National Campus Safety Awareness Month series, United Educators Risk Management Consultant Justin Kollinger spoke with us about what community college trustees need to do to safeguard their campuses against potential liabilities and safety concerns, including: Preventing and addressing harassment and abuse on campus; How to avoid the common campus culture of believing that some individuals are beyond reproach; Commonly overlooked threats to public safety and well being on campuses, such as poorly maintained infrastructure; And much more.  This is the second part of a two-part episode.   Additional Resources from United Educators  Safeguarding Our Communities from Sexual Predators: What College Presidents and Trustees Should Ask – Sexual abuse prevention starts at the top by setting a culture of inquiry and protection for reporters. This document can help trustees and their presidents question whether the institution is adequately protecting minors on campus. Reputational Risk Toolkit – In 2017, UES surveyed board chairs, presidents, and CFOs on effective risk management and its impact on institutional reputation. These resources discuss findings and implications. 2019 Large Loss Report – Each year, UE summarizes the largest losses across educational institutions (not just UE members). According to the report, in 2019, “the most frequent and costliest cases involved sexual abuse claims.” Additional large losses include athletics injuries, breaches of contracts, bullying, disabilities, discrimination, free speech, gender issues, negligence or wrongful death, unequal pay and workplace issues such as hostile work environments.   Stay up to date on education-related risk management matters via the United Educators blog.

"There's a really big difference between having two victims and having 20 victims. And when I talk about reducing the impact, it's about having reporting mechanisms in place." To round out our National Campus Safety Awareness Month series, United Educators Risk Management Consultant Justin Kollinger spoke with us about what community college trustees need to do to safeguard their campuses against potential liabilities and safety concerns, including: Preventing and addressing harassment and abuse on campus; How to avoid the common campus culture of believing that some individuals are beyond reproach; Commonly overlooked threats to public safety and well being on campuses, such as poorly maintained infrastructure; And much more. This is part one of a special two-part episode.  Additional Resources from United Educators   Safeguarding Our Communities from Sexual Predators: What College Presidents and Trustees Should Ask – Sexual abuse prevention starts at the top by setting a culture of inquiry and protection for reporters. This document can help trustees and their presidents question whether the institution is adequately protecting minors on campus. Reputational Risk Toolkit – In 2017, UES surveyed board chairs, presidents, and CFOs on effective risk management and its impact on institutional reputation. These resources discuss findings and implications. 2019 Large Loss Report – Each year, UE summarizes the largest losses across educational institutions (not just UE members). According to the report, in 2019, “the most frequent and costliest cases involved sexual abuse claims.” Additional large losses include athletics injuries, breaches of contracts, bullying, disabilities, discrimination, free speech, gender issues, negligence or wrongful death, unequal pay and workplace issues such as hostile work environments.   Stay up to date on education-related risk management matters via the United Educators blog.

In Episode 15 of the Global Captive Podcast, supported by R&Q: Paul Owens, CEO of the Willis Towers Watson Global Captive Practice, is this episodes co-host and discusses Brexit, a life after WTW and the hard market. The captive owner interview is with Sean Barnes, CFO of United Educators, a Reciprocal Risk Retention Group domiciled in Vermont who discusses the captive's asset management strategy. Dan Kusaila, US-based Tax Partner at Crowe, provides an update on tax matters including 831(b), Washington State and tax reform. You can subscribe to the Global Captive Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and all other major podcast platforms. Contact Richard: richard@globalcaptivepodcast.com Visit the website: www.globalcaptivepodcast.com Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/global-captive-podcast/ Twitter & Instagram: @captivepodcast

Episode 15 of the Global Captive Podcast, supported by R&Q, will be released on Sunday, 15 September. Richard will be joined by guest co-host Paul Owens, CEO of the Willis Towers Watson Global Captive Practice. The captive owner interview will be with Sean Barnes, CFO of United Educators, while Dan Kusaila, Tax Partner at Crowe, discusses the latest tax developments in the United States. The full episode will be released on Sunday, 15 September. You can subscribe to the Global Captive Podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and all other major podcast platforms. Visit the website: www.globalcaptivepodcast.com Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/global-captive-podcast/ Twitter & Instagram: @captivepodcast

Robb Jones, Senior Vice President at United Educators and a titan in the higher education industry, joins the show for a discussion about how institutions can implement effective risk management, the founding of United Educators, and more. 

In this episode of the Prevention and Protection podcast, United Educators attorney Kimberly Cole interviews Dr. Leah Cox, vice president for inclusion and institutional equity at Towson University, about the role that campus diversity and inclusion offices can play in managing campus protests.

On this episode of Too Long for Twitter, we're talking with Tech Worker's Coalition volunteers Amr Gaber and Stephanie Parker! Stand up against your billionaire class boss, because "your company has a contract, has a relationship, is building products that aid and abet human rights abuses. Not just by ICE, but via the US military, via law enforcement agencies, the police!" ... and much more And a huge shout out to Ariela, of United Educators of San Francisco and California Educators Rising, who's speech at the top of this episode is from a Stop Kavanuagh Rally in SF. Solidarity!

Special episode on the Teachers Struggle for better working conditions and better schools with two public school Teachers. Frank Lara is a public school teacher in San Francisco and an Executive Board Member of the United Educators of San Francisco. David Feldman is a public school teacher in Los Angeles and an union activist with United Teachers of Los Angeles. "News & Views:" Political People & Social Media. www.patreon.com/CrashingtheSystem www.gofundme.com/crashing-the-system-podcast twitter.com/CrashingDSystem www.facebook.com/CrashingtheSystem/

Sarah Aminoff is a member of the California Alliance for Safer Technology, a consortium of environmental activists, tech workers, lawyers, public health advocates and doctors whose mission is opposing 5G.  Successes include Governor Brown's veto of SB649 which would have given away CA's local authority for cell towers.  The California Brain Tumor Association, founded by Ellie Marks, led the opposition as they are dedicated to safeguarding public health, focused on prevention of primary brain tumors due to cell phone use, as well as exposure of all cell towers, and opposed to deployment of 4G /5G. http://www.calibta.org/  Successes include the United Educators of San Francisco, who closed the school year with the passage of a safer technology resolution to reduce exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy.  Mobilize film (co-produced by Dr. Moskowitz, Dr. Davis, and Ellie Marks), and "Generation Zapped" are part of an educational campaign.  "Generation Zapped" won Best Documentary at the DC Independent Film Festival. Out in DVD on July 10, people can host their own local film screening.  Director Sabine El Gemayal writes: "In less than a generation, cell phones and the Internet have revolutionized virtually every aspect of our lives, transforming how we work, socialize and communicate.  But what are the health consequence of this invisible convenience?" You can help! Review the Massachusetts EMF Bills. Massachusetts is leading the nation with proposed legislation to address wireless radiation and public health.  Families can also take the Schools & Families Course with the non-profit Wireless Education.  Check out   http://eht.org and http://generationzapped.com  

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Simone Chun, a fellow at the Korea Policy Institute and a member of the Korean Peace Network, and Tim Shorrock, a Washington-based investigative journalist who grew up in Japan and South Korea, who wrote “Spies for Hire: The Secret World of Outsourced Intelligence,” and whose work has appeared in many publications in the United States and abroad.In a bold move that has taken Washington by surprise, North Korea said today that it was willing to discuss scrapping its nuclear program if the United States was willing to discuss security guarantees.The hosts continue the weekly series looking at the economic issues of the day, including Trump’s tariffs and the potential trade war they could instigate. Brian and John speak with financial policy analyst Daniel Sankey.The West Virginia state senate today agreed to give striking teachers—and all other state employees—the five percent raise they had sought, a move that will likely end the walkout, which began on February 22. Travis Boothe, an organizer with the Morgantown Tenants Union, and Frank Lara, a member of the executive board of the United Educators of San Francisco, join the show. No doubt you know about the infamous Steele Dossier, written by former British spy Christopher Steele. Well, it turns out there was a second Steele Dossier. And it concludes that it was the Russians who blocked Mitt Romney from becoming Secretary of State. Meanwhile, the death in London of a Russian ex-spy who worked as a double agent for the UK government has prompted allegations of an assassination attempt. Alexander Mercouris, the editor in chief of The Duran, joins the show. The last four high schools in the working-class Chicago neighborhood of Englewood closed recently as Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s appointed school board responded to gentrification trends. But now, the poor and people of color will have to be bused out of their neighborhoods to get an education. Kofi Ademola, an organizer with the Black Lives Matter movement, joins Brian and John. It’s the dirty little secret of Big Pharma. The American taxpayer is funding Big Pharma’s research and development, primarily through the National Institutes of Health. So where do all those pharmaceutical profits go? Straight into the pockets of corporate leaders and investors. There’s a new study out by the Center for Integration of Science and Industry (CISI) that we’ll dive into today. Bryn Gay, the Hepatitis C Virus Project Co-Director at Treatment Action Group who has previous policy and advocacy experience with the United Nations, Doctors of the World and The North-South Institute, joins the show.Thad Cochran, the Republican senior senator from Mississippi, announced yesterday that he is resigning effective April 1 due to ill health. Both of that state’s senate seats will now be up for grabs in November and will pit the establishment right wing against the alt-right. Brian and John speak with Jim Jatras, a political analyst, a former US diplomat, and a former senior foreign policy advisor to the US Senate Republican leadership.

Joe Vossen of United Educators is joined by attorney Shamus O’Meara to explain the security design response to the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. Learn about design standards for new school buildings, practices for assessing existing school buildings, and crisis planning considerations.

Listen in as Heather Salko, senior risk management counsel at United Educators and David Wolowitz, partner and head of the Education Practice Group at McLane Middleton discuss sexual misconduct in independent schools.

Truth For America is a podcast about Teach For America (TFA) that provides voice to educators, parents, students, and other key stakeholders. Truth For America is co-hosted by Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig and Dr. T. Jameson Brewer. Episode 10 features a conversation with Lita Blanc, President of United Educators of San Francisco. The podcast includes discussions about the recent decision by the School Board of the San Francisco Unified School District to stop their association with Teach For America. We discuss teacher shortages, alternative to Teach For America in San Francisco, the role of Teach For America in education reform and much more. Truth For America is sponsored by the Network for Public Education Action.

Our guest on the latest episode of PRIMA Podcasts is Melanie Bennett from United Educators. Melanie shares some of the major concerns associated with the current Zika virus outbreak, particularly as it relates to learning institutions. Melanie explains that because the Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, it is spreading very quickly between countries and continents, and there is currently no vaccine. Fortunately, the symptoms are generally mild (red eyes, fever, joint pain and rash) and the virus only stays in the bloodstream for about a week. However, the major concern is that both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have identified a link between Zika and microcephaly, which causes very serious birth defects. Specific Concerns For Educational Institutions K-12 and higher education institutions should be particularly concerned about Zika because of their study abroad programs. The CDC has issued level-two travel alerts for countries with an outbreak, meaning that pregnant women should consider cancelling travel plans to those locations, and everyone else should take preventative measures. United Educators suggests that schools consider cancelling or postponing trips abroad for several reasons: The virus spreads very easily; Preventive instructions may be difficult for younger travelers to adhere to; Younger people may not be aware that they are pregnant; and Sexual transmission of the disease is more of a concern on campuses. If an institution chooses to offer students waiver forms to participate in a program abroad, United Educators recommends that the form be specific to the activity and the associated risks. It should include language pertaining to: acknowledgement that the traveler received information about the Zika virus from a trusted health organization such as the CDC; detailed information about locations or activities that could put him/her at risk; a list of any known health conditions associated with Zika; and acknowledgment that the traveler understands and is assuming all risks. It is recommended that institutions consult with their legal counsel when drafting waivers. Zika Transmission and Prevention On Campus The Zika virus is currently in the U.S. So far, all the cases that have been reported, were contracted through international travel. The virus may be transmitted from person to person through sexual contact, or from person to mosquito to person through mosquito bites. The CDC recommends the following preventative measures for school campuses, especially those in mosquito-prone locations: Remove standing water; Repair cracked septic tanks and pipes; Keep mosquitoes out of buildings by closing doors and windows, and using netting and screens; and Individuals are advised to apply insect repellant, use condoms when having sex, and contact a doctor if they experience Zika symptoms. Useful Zika Virus Resources: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) World Health Organization (WHO) Center For Infectious Disease Research and Policy

Risk mitigation is not new, says our guest. "But it's also not easy." And Janice Abraham should know. As CEO of United Educators, a premier risk management and liability insurance company in higher education, Abraham spends her days leading the charge in helping more than 1,300 academic institutions to think of both the upside and downside of all potential horizons. Within the context of academic structures, a robust discussion of risk today must include not just cooperation between academics and administration, but collaboration in preparing for risk scenarios. To what extent is this sort of interaction taking place in best in class institutions today? How far do forward-thinking boards need to go to be involved in risk strategy? These questions and more are on the table in this wide ranging conversation with our very special guest, Janice Abraham. Links & Notes Risk Management: An Accountability Guide for University and College Boards — Janice Abraham (Amazon, iBooks, AGB) United Educators About Janice Abraham Janice Menke Abraham joined United Educators (UE) as president and CEO in 1998. During her tenure, UE has become known as the premier risk management and liability insurance company serving educational institutions; more than 1,300 schools, colleges, and universities rely on UE’s education-specific expertise. UE has been recognized by Ward’s 50 as one of the top performers in the property-casualty insurance industry.

Today's episode is another round-table, with Kevine Boggess of Coleman Advocates for Children & Youth, Ken Tray of United Educators of San Francisco, and educator and comedian Micia Mosley. Are schools a way to create social equity or a way to crush children's spirits? Why can't we just have good schools for kids?

Carrie Menkel-Meadow is a member of the founding law school faculty law at UCI. She is the author of Dispute Processing and Conflict Resolution: Theory, Policy and Practice (2003), and co-author of What's Fair: Ethics for Negotiators (2004, with Michael Wheeler), Dispute Resolution: Beyond the Adversarial Model (2005, with Lela Love, Andrea Schneider and Jean Sternlight), Negotiation: Beyond the Adversarial Model (with Andrea Schneider and Lela Love, 2006); Mediation: Beyond the Adversarial Model (with Lela Love and Andrea Schneider, 2006) and editor of Mediation Theory, Policy and Practice (2000); the author of several other books and over 100 articles on subjects ranging from dispute and conflict resolution, negotiation, mediation, legal procedure, legal theory, legal ethics, feminist theory, law and popular culture and legal education. She has won the CPR Institute for Dispute Resolution First Prize for Scholarship in ADR three times, (1983, 1991, 1998) and the Rutter Prize for Excellence in Teaching at UCLA Law School (1992) and the Frank Flegal Award for Teaching at Georgetown (2006). In addition to her scholarship and teaching, Professor Menkel-Meadow has trained lawyers, judges, diplomats, government officials, and mediators on five continents and is herself an active arbitrator and mediator. She has served as a mediator or arbitrator in the Wellington Asbestos Claims Facility, the Dalkon Shield Trust, the Merrill Lynch Settlement Program, ICANN domain names disputes, United Educators education disputes and a wide variety of other public and private matters. She has taught at the law schools of Georgetown University (1992-present), Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, the University of California at Los Angeles (1979-98), Temple University, the University of Toronto, Osgoode Hall, York University, the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) and Universidad Alberto Hurtado (Santiago) and Catolica Universidad (Temuco) Chile, and has lectured throughout the world. She served as a Fulbright Scholar in Chile in 2007 where she taught mediation, arbitration, deliberative democracy and civil engagement in a variety of academic and practical settings, while researching topics related to restorative justice. She currently serves as co-editor in chief of the Journal of Legal Education, the International Journal of Law in Context and Associate Editor of the Negotiation Journal, published by the Harvard Program on Negotiation. Professor Menkel-Meadow holds a B.A. magna cum laude from Barnard College, Columbia University (1971), a J.D. cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania (1974), where she also served on the Law Review and as an Arthur Littleton Legal Writing Fellow, and an LL.D. (Hon.) (1995) from Quinnipiac College of Law. She served on the Board of Directors and as Secretary of the American Bar Foundation, on the Executive Committee of the Center for Public Resources and is a member of the American Law Institute and the American College of Civil Trial Mediators. Professor Menkel-Meadow began her career as a legal services attorney at Community Legal Services in Philadelphia, was briefly an associate at Dechert, Price and Rhoads, and was a founding faculty member of the clinical program at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She continues to consult for the federal courts on issues involving ADR, especially on issues of program design and ethics.