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The Supreme Court on Campus

Two of this year’s Supreme Court decisions will have major implications for the operations of our higher education clients. In an effort to help with compliance efforts, Bowditch is pleased to announce a new session of the Higher Education Roundtable Series. These moderated discussions offer an opportunity for college and university administrators to talk candidly among each other about common issues and learn from each other’s successes and challenges. The roundtables are limited to employees of colleges and universities, and are not recorded, which we hope will allow for robust discussion.

This fall’s roundtable will focus on two topics:

1. Admissions Strategies for Diversity in a Post-Affirmative Action World

The Supreme Court’s decision in SFFA vs. Harvard invalidated the approach that many colleges and universities take in considering applicants’ race as part of admissions decisions. Many colleges and universities, however, remain committed to the goal of a diverse student body.

This conversation will be moderated by Bowditch attorneys, including Brigid Harrington and Ben Hinks, and will involve discussion on topics such as:

  • Defining diversity, and linking it to an educational mission
  • Ways in which race can be a factor in admissions
  • Strategies within the admissions process for building a diverse student body
  • Strategies outside of the admissions process (recruitment, enrollment) for attracting and retaining a diverse student body

2. Religious Accommodations – Do I need to change my policy?

The Supreme Court’s decision in Groff v. DeJoy changed the approach that employers must take to considering requests for religious accommodations. This may be especially impactful for institutions that have a vaccine mandate and offer exemptions from that mandate based on religion. Recent precedent in the District of Massachusetts regarding vaccine mandates will also be discussed.

Discussion topics will include:

  • What must a religious accommodations policy state, and what must be included in the process?
  • How does this change existing processes with regard to vaccine mandates
  • Do changes to religious accommodations in employment affect student academic accommodations?

The discussion will be led by Bowditch attorneys Brigid Harrington, Chelsie Vokes and Ben Hinks.

Springfield date also available on September 21.

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Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
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September 19, 2023 from 3:30-5pm with networking afterward

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UMass Club, One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor, Lowell Room, Boston, MA

One Beacon Street, 32nd Floor Boston MA 02108

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