In this episode, Justin Sievert, partner at Sievert Werly, LLC talks through the purpose and importance of conducting compliance self-audits. Purpose of an Audit (1:10) Demonstrate if functioning well Identify deficiencies Reiterate commitment / proactive Beyond just compliance.. Engage campus constituents Issues to Consider when designing your audit (2:20) Where have there been issues before? […]
PoA097 | Legal Perspective on Athletics – Institutional Control
In this episode, we introduce a new segment – Legal Perspective on Athletics – featuring Justin Sievert. Justin is a partner at Sievert Werly, LLC and experienced in the collegiate sports industry. This episode discusses the NCAA’s “institutional control” principle and how schools can avoid the dreaded “lack of institutional control” often cited in major […]
Conducting Internal Investigations
Learn how to create and implement an effective internal investigations process.
PoA081 | Linda Bruno, Skyline Conference
In this episode, Linda Bruno shares her insights related to the contrasting worlds of NCAA DIvision I and Division III and her current challenges and opportunities running a Division III conference. She also talks about her development as a leader and lessons she has learned over her career. Linda Bruno became commissioner of the Skyline […]
Title IX: Understanding the 3-Prong Test
This two-part series of webinars provides in-depth understanding of the requirements for intercollegiate athletics and Title IX as it relates to Accommodating Interests and Abilities.
FLSA Changes for 2016
Presentation and discussion of the proposed changes to labor laws for 2016 and the impacts on athletics departments.
4 Keys to Effective Small College Compliance
This webinar walks through the basic expectations and best practices for compliance programs at NCAA Division II and III institutions. Justin Sievert formerly worked at Buckner, a sports law firm, and now heads Sievert Collegiate Consulting.
Part-time Job, Full-time Expectations
An on-going battle for most small college athletics programs involves part-time staffing. Most often it’s coaching positions but can extend to administrative staff as well. The challenge is balancing expectations for the job with the realities of paying a person less than a livable wage, which often requires him or her to supplement income with […]