Campus Docket

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A legal podcast by Volt.

  1. 3d ago

    How Legal, Political, and Financial Forces Shape Higher Ed Accreditation

    Are accreditors about to become the federal government's civil rights compliance cops? That's the tension running under the latest episode of Campus Docket, where hosts Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman work through recent legal developments before sitting down with Maria Toyoda, President of the WASC Senior College and University Commission, to unpack what's really changing in higher ed accreditation. Together, they explore how robust due process, financial stability, and new federal civil rights mandates are redefining quality assurance in higher education.

    How Legal, Political, and Financial Forces Shape Higher Ed Accreditation

  2. Mar 10

    Desperately Seeking Title IX Clarity

    In this episode of Campus Docket, hosts Eric Kelderman and Scott Schneider are joined by attorney Jackie Wernz to explore major legal developments affecting higher education. The conversation covers the evolving implications of Title IX for transgender athletes, the intersection of Title VII and affirmative action, and the growing legal scrutiny around diversity initiatives. They also discuss the role of disparate impact theory and why universities are struggling to navigate shifting federal guidance and political pressures.

  3. Jan 21

    Going Clery: Campus Safety Beyond Mere Compliance

    Campus safety has become one of higher education’s most complex responsibilities. In this episode of Campus Docket, Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman are joined by attorney John Graff to examine the legal frameworks shaping campus safety today—from the Clery Act and compliance expectations to the evolving role of campus police and crisis management.

  4. 10/07/2025

    Free Speech on Campus: Protecting the Right to Disagree

    In this episode of Campus Docket, co-hosts Scott D. Schneider and Eric Kelderman talk with FIRE’s Zach Greenberg about the state of free speech in higher education. Greenberg unpacks the chilling effect of self-censorship, the pressures facing faculty, and why protecting controversial expression is vital to preserving academic freedom.

  5. 09/12/2025

    What the Exxon Valdez Teaches Us About Higher Ed Right Now

    In this episode of Campus Docket, hosts Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman welcome Paul Liebman, Chief Compliance Officer at Vanderbilt, to explore the intersection of compliance and crisis. From Exxon Valdez to Baylor’s Title IX reckoning to federal oversight in higher ed, Liebman shares lessons learned from decades of navigating institutional risk.

  6. 08/05/2025

    The Columbia Settlement, Harvard’s Fight and Trump’s NIL Order

    In this episode of Campus Docket, Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman discuss Columbia University’s fast-tracked Title VI settlement, Harvard’s continued legal fallout from the SFFA decision, and a new executive order aimed at college athletics compliance. Together, these developments paint a picture of a sector under unprecedented legal and political scrutiny. From speech and protest to DEI and athletics, no corner of campus is off-limits.

    The Columbia Settlement, Harvard’s Fight and Trump’s NIL Order

  7. 07/15/2025

    The Compliance Whiplash Is Real

    In this episode of Campus Docket, Courtney Bullard, founder of Institutional Compliance Solutions, breaks down the evolving landscape of Title IX and Title VI in higher ed. From federal investigations to shifting expectations, she shares what institutions need to know about balancing legal risk, fairness, and fast-moving compliance demands.

    The Compliance Whiplash Is Real

  8. 07/01/2025

    Academic Freedom Under Fire

    What happens when university hospitals become the financial engine for higher ed institutions and legal risk management starts driving decision-making? In this episode of Campus Docket, Neal Hutchens joins Scott Schneider and Eric Kelderman to unpack the legal, political, and cultural forces reshaping higher ed governance.

    Academic Freedom Under Fire
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A legal podcast by Volt.

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  • Creator
    campusdocket
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Campus Docket