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Managing Risk in Producing Concerts and Other Major Campus Events: A Guide for Student Programmers.
German, Carol J. – Campus Activities Programming, 1999
Offers suggestions for campus-activities programmers on how to minimize liability for problems with concerts and other student-planned campus events. Discussion covers prevention of monetary loss, breach of contract issues, and preventing personal injuries and property damage. Specific preventive actions and policies are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Concerts, Contracts, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education
Liability in Outdoor Programming: Weighing the Risks.
Julian, Frank H. – Campus Activities Programming, 1990
The legal risks taken by an institution in sponsoring outdoor activities are discussed, drawing on decisions in court litigation. Topics addressed include negligence, degree of risk, spectator safety, athlete safety, release forms, and immunity. The role of adequate precautionary measures is emphasized. (MSE)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education, Legal Responsibility
Be Prepared: Training Is Essential for Effective Risk/Crisis Management.
Beodeker, Robert J. – Campus Activities Programming, 1999
Offers 12 specific techniques for planning campus activities and training volunteers and other personnel to minimize risks at campus events. These include anticipating legal and insurance issues, assessing potential risks, using case studies to explore complexities of risk management, instituting training in emergency procedures, involving…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education, Leadership Training, Legal Problems
Legal Liability and Community Service: There's More to It than Volunteering.
Strauss, David; Stephens, Susan – Campus Activities Programming, 1994
A discussion of college liability for its students' injuries during participation in community service projects includes an overview of relevant law, concerns about waivers of liability, the role of insurance, and practical administrative tips for assessing and decreasing liability. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Role, College Students, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education
Moshing: Freedom of Expression or Liability?
Malavenda, Pablo – Campus Activities Programming, 1995
Moshing (intense crowd dancing) and other physical activities common at youth and rock concerts are discussed from the perspectives of safety and of the responsibility of sponsoring organizations, especially colleges and universities. Considerations in creating a safe environment at student events, planning the logistics of such an event, and…
Descriptors: Extracurricular Activities, Group Dynamics, Higher Education, Legal Problems
Contracts and Negotiations: Ingredients of a Recipe for Success.
Strauss, David J. – Campus Activities Programming, 1991
A discussion of the relationship between the campus activities programing office and performers addresses the need for a contract, its essential and optional elements, sponsor and artist rights and responsibilities, ethical considerations, riders, potential conflicts, and the need to check legal issues with college counsel. (MSE)
Descriptors: Conflict Resolution, Contracts, Ethics, Extracurricular Activities
Bridging the Chasm: Providing Accessible Programs for Students with Disabilities.
Farrell, Karla; Anderson, Janet E. – Campus Activities Programming, 1993
College compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires that sensitivity to the needs of all students be a high priority for student activities programming. This includes attention to office accessibility, balanced representation on program boards, sensitivity training, accessibility of activities, and publicity designed to…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Accessibility (for Disabled), College Environment, College Students