In the past year, compliance issues plaguing higher education touched on nearly every area of academic and social life—public space and free speech, harassment and sexual assault, academic integrity, and athletics. Universities and colleges face a range of significant risks in complying with applicable laws and regulations and require robust compliance programs specifically tailored to address their needs. Above all, a compliance program should be capable of identifying and mitigating a university’s unique risks so that when an issue arises, the institution is prepared to respond quickly and appropriately.
Character (Still) Counts: Moral Injury and the Case for Character Education
Many academic leaders remember the Character Counts! initiative from the 1990s and early 2000s. It was visible in schools and youth programs nationwide, emphasizing as core values the Six Pillars
Teresa Maggard Stephens
June 15, 2026
