This session is designed to provide an overview of the history of compliance programs in higher education and to provide practical recommendations for the development and implementation of comprehensive compliance programs.  Specifically, this program will cover:

• The history of compliance programs and the federal Sentencing Guidelines for Corporations;
• The recent updates and compliance requirements in the updated federal Sentencing Guidelines and other compliance program standards;
• The seven elements of an effective compliance program;
• Infrastructure and empowering the compliance professionals;
• Practice strategies for Training and Communication programs;
• Practical strategies for assessing internal compliance risks and developing a compliance auditing and monitoring plan;
• Incentives and discipline as key program elements; and
• How to assess ongoing effectiveness of your compliance program.