Human Resource Risk Management for Academic Leaders

June 30, 2025

Overview

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This is a closed course, and registrations are not being accepted.
 

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize and understand key employment laws and DMU ethical standards applicable to the workplace.
  2. Cultivate “issue spotting” skills to identify legal risks in the workplace and know what to do and where to go once a legal, compliance, or ethical issue has been spotted.
  3. Improve issue spotting and communication skills.
  4. Increase comfort level and ability to have effective, difficult conversations with students, staff, and peers.
  5. Identify which DMU offices, policies, and processes can support academic leaders when confronting a possible legal, compliance, or ethical concern.

Agenda Outline

  • Issue Spotting as a Leadership Skill
  • Compliance, Title IX, and Student Affairs
  • Conflicts of Interest/Nepotism
  • Discrimination, Harassment, and Protected Leave
    • Title VII
    • Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
    • Iowa Civil Rights Act
    • The Legal Landscape
    • Family and Medical Leave Act
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act
    • Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
  • Retaliation v. Whistleblowing
  • Workplace Violence/Drug and Alcohol
  • FLSA Highlights
  • Faculty and Staff Distinctions

Speakers

Maureen De Armond, J.D., SHRM-SCP
Chief Human Resources Officer, Human Resources, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Erika Linden, M.A., CHC
Chief Compliance Officer, Compliance, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Alicia Lynch, Ed.D.
Senior Director of Student Affairs, Student Affairs, Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 3.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 3.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 3.50 CPME
Course opens: 
06/30/2025
Course expires: 
06/30/2025
Event starts: 
06/30/2025 - 12:30pm CDT
Event ends: 
06/30/2025 - 4:30pm CDT
Cost:
$125.00
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CE Credits

Accreditation Statements

  • DO: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this activity for a maximum of 3.5 AOA Category 2-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
  • DPM: Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing education in podiatric medicine. DMU has approved this activity for a maximum of 3.5 continuing education contact hours.
  • MD: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Iowa Medical Society (IMS). Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences (DMU) is accredited by the IMS to provide continuing medical education for physicians. DMU designates this live activity for 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • Other healthcare providers: This activity is designated for 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™.

Educational Grants

No ineligible company provided financial support for this continuing education activity. 

DISCLOSURE

The speaker(s) will disclose if any pharmaceuticals, medical procedures, or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The activity director is responsible for determining educational content and selecting speakers.

Relevant to the content of this educational activity, the following individual(s) have no conflict(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.

  • Maureen De Armond, J.D., SHRM-SCP - Speaker
  • Erika Linden, M.A., CHC - Speaker
  • Alicia Lynch, Ed.D. - Speaker

DISCLAIMER

The information provided in this activity is for continuing education purposes only. It is not a substitute for a healthcare provider's independent medical judgment regarding diagnostic and treatment options for a specific patient's medical condition. 

Available Credit

  • 3.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
  • 3.50 AOA Category 2­A
  • 3.50 CE Contact Hour(s)
  • 3.50 CPME

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Price

Cost:
$125.00
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This is a closed course, and registrations are not being accepted.