{"product_id":"pregnant-parenting-students-august-19-2026","title":"Pregnant \u0026 Parenting Students – August 19, 2026","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWednesday, August 19, 2026\u003cbr\u003e2:00 – 3:30 pm ET\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEnsure Compliance Across Campus to Support Retention \u0026amp; Success\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eColleges and universities are experiencing a growing number of requests from pregnant and parenting students seeking academic adjustments, leave, flexibility, lactation support and other accommodations. Yet many institutions struggle to navigate the overlapping requirements of the ADA, Title IX, FMLA, and institutional policies, often resulting in inconsistent responses, confusion among faculty and staff, and increased compliance risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoin us on August 19, 2026, to gain practical strategies for building a coordinated, student-centered approach to supporting pregnant and parenting students. Our expert presenter will clarify when and how key federal laws apply, helping you strengthen cross-campus collaboration, provide consistent guidance to employees, and improve decision-making when accommodation requests arise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eParticipants will work through practical scenarios that demonstrate how to analyze requests, determine which laws apply, avoid common compliance pitfalls, and coordinate responses across multiple campus offices. The session focuses on practical implementation strategies that you can immediately apply within your own institution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBy creating clearer processes, policies, and communication pathways, your institution can reduce legal risk, enhance compliance, improve the student experience, and better support retention and academic success for this growing student population.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTopics Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGain tools and strategies to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eApply the ADA, FMLA, and Title IX confidently to avoid compliance gaps and ensure equitable support for pregnant and parenting students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIdentify accommodation needs early and provide timely, legally compliant support that helps students stay on track academically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eImplement streamlined processes for accommodations and leave requests that improve consistency and reduce administrative burden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eBreak down departmental silos to deliver coordinated, campus-wide support for pregnant and parenting students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eMinimize liability and strengthen compliance through effective documentation, communication, and case management practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003eIncrease student retention and success by creating a campus culture that supports pregnant and parenting students from enrollment through graduation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePresenter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/Leigh_Davis_Fickling_Circle_headshot.jpg?v=1667491415\" width=\"100x100\" height=\"100x100\" alt=\"Headshot of Leigh Davis Fickling\" style=\"margin-top: 5px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeigh Davis Fickling\u003c\/strong\u003e is the Deputy Director of the Title IX and Clery Compliance and an Accommodations Consultant at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/pages\/presenter-bio-leigh-davis-fickling\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eClick here for full bio.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PaperClip Communications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51736249270492,"sku":"AC2237 Pregnant \u0026 Parenting Students 08.19.26","price":429.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0595\/5171\/1405\/files\/08.19.26Pregnant_ParentingStudents.jpg?v=1782222436","url":"https:\/\/paper-clip.com\/products\/pregnant-parenting-students-august-19-2026","provider":"PaperClip Communications","version":"1.0","type":"link"}