Compliant and Connected
Navigating Legal Risk While Supporting Your People
Organizations today are operating in a rapidly evolving legal and political landscape. With increasing scrutiny of workplace inclusion efforts and new federal and state compliance mandates—including Executive Order 14173—leaders must ensure their policies and programs are legally sound while continuing to support diverse and inclusive environments.
This course is designed for HR professionals, DEI practitioners, legal teams, and compliance officers seeking practical guidance for aligning organizational practices with current federal expectations. You’ll walk away with tools to reduce risk, adapt programs, and frame your efforts in a legally compliant, mission-driven way.
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Course Overview
This webinar teaches how to align DEI practices with legal standards, including Executive Order 14173, Title VI, and Title IX. Learn to audit for institutional risk and create a sustainable, thriving environment while navigating legal requirements.
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Lesson 1: Political & Legal Context (2020–2025)
The video provides a critical overview of the evolving legal landscape from 2020 to 2025. We explore the legal frameworks impacting DEI, including Title VI, Title IX, and the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. We also break down the implications of Executive Order 14173, which mandates a new level of scrutiny for programs receiving federal funds.
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Lesson 2: Higher Ed Implications
In this session, we dive deeper into the specific implications of the shifting legal landscape for colleges and universities. We discuss why a proactive compliance audit is no longer optional but a necessity. The goal is to align your institution's policies, programs, and practices with legal standards, including those related to Title VI, Title IX, and the Equal Protection Clause.
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Lesson 3: Case Studies
What does legal risk look like in action? In "Compliant and Connected - Lesson 3," we analyze two major real-world case studies: the University of Florida DEI Defunding and the UT Austin DEI Program Pause. These examples provide invaluable insights into how institutions are grappling with new state legislation and legal pressures.
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Lesson 4: Wrap Up & Compliance Checklist
Ready to put knowledge into practice? "Compliant and Connected - Lesson 4" is your actionable guide to building a legally bulletproof DEI strategy. This session provides a straightforward compliance checklist to help you audit, reframe, and defend your initiatives.
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Navigating legal risk while supporting your people can be a challenge, but you don't have to choose between compliance and connection. In this insightful webinar, Kibbi Henderson of Hibret Solutions LLC and Dr. Elaine Rudder of The Hillman Collective discuss how to align your institution's DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) practices with legal standards, including Executive Order 14173, Title VI, and Title IX. Learn how to audit for institutional risk, maintain trust, and create a sustainable environment where everyone can thrive.
Kibbi Henderson has developed and implemented strategic HR policies and performance management systems that enhance organizational effectiveness, with a robust background in HR management and a commitment to fostering inclusive work environments. Kibbi led has provided strategic guidance to senior management on critical HR matters.
Meet your instructors
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Meet your instructors ✳
Kibbi Henderson
Dr. Elaine Rudder is a critical scholar-activist with over 15 years of leadership experience in higher education, spanning academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management, and human resources. Renowned for her strategic insight and unwavering commitment to equity, she has consistently championed inclusive policies and practices that center historically marginalized voices—particularly those of Black women in academia.
Dr. Elaine Rudder
What you’ll learn
What Executive Order 14173 means for federally funded institutions and organizations
How to align DEI efforts with Title VI, Title IX, and the Equal Protection Clause
How to audit and adapt policies, scholarships, and hiring to avoid legal red flags
Case studies of real-world challenges and how institutions are responding
Key messaging strategies for internal and external communications
A checklist for legally framing identity-based programs and trainings
Who is this for?
HR and Compliance Officers
Legal Counsel and Risk Managers
DEI and Program Directors
University Administrators and Grant Managers
Organizational Leaders responsible for employee well-being
Why take this course?
This is not a political discussion; it’s a strategic compliance training. Learn how to protect your organization, adapt to new expectations, and continue supporting employees and students in a thoughtful, legally informed way.
🎓 Stay compliant. Support your people. Take this course on inclusive legal compliance in higher ed. #HigherEd #EO14173
Course FAQ
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Compliant and Connected: Navigating Legal Risk While Supporting Your People is a pre-recorded interactive training designed for higher education HR professionals, compliance officers, DEI leaders, and legal teams. It provides practical tools to navigate Executive Order 14173, Title VI, Title IX, and related compliance requirements while maintaining inclusive, supportive environments.
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When you register, you’ll receive immediate access to the pre-recorded interactive training. This allows you to watch at your own pace and revisit sections anytime. You’ll also have lifetime access to the training and all included materials.
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Yes! A 90-minute live virtual Q&A session will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET.
If you register by September 4, you’ll receive a link to join live and can submit your questions in advance.
If you register after September 5, you’ll get access to the recorded Q&A in your course materials.
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No. This training is not a political discussion — it is a strategic compliance session focused on understanding current legal requirements, reducing risk, and aligning policies with federal expectations while continuing to support your people.
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Absolutely. The Q&A will be recorded, and all registered participants will have lifetime access to it. You’ll also be able to email questions to the instructors for 6 months after your registration date.
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You’ll have lifetime access to all course materials — including the pre-recorded training, Q&A recording, and downloadable resources.
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All participants receive 6 months of direct email support from the date of registration. This allows you to get personalized guidance as you apply what you’ve learned.
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This course is ideal for:
Higher Education HR and Compliance Officers
Legal Counsel and Risk Managers
DEI and Program Directors
University Administrators and Grant Managers
Organizational Leaders responsible for employee well-being
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Registration is $89 and includes lifetime access to all course materials, the Q&A recording, and 6 months of instructor email support.
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Click the “START COURSE” button on this page, complete your payment, and you’ll receive immediate access to the course portal with all your materials.
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Email us anytime at compliant-and-connected@hibretsolutions.com and we’ll be happy to help.
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Yes. The live Q&A session will be recorded and made available to all paid participants as part of their course materials. By attending live, you consent to being recorded.
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Absolutely. The Q&A will be recorded, and all registered participants will have lifetime access to it. You’ll also be able to email questions to the instructors for 6 months after your registration date.
If you haven’t done so already, click the link below to register…
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