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Review advice on mixing law and media to manage university crises
Author(s) -
Prywes Daniel I.,
Sobel Scott
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
dean and provost
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-7587
pISSN - 1527-6562
DOI - 10.1002/dap.30066
Subject(s) - reputation , face (sociological concept) , damages , liability , legal advice , advice (programming) , public relations , law , political science , business , sociology , law and economics , social science , computer science , programming language
Bad things can happen at universities. When they do, the university's legal interests are not the only things at stake. Issues of liability and damages often pale in comparison to the university's reputational interests. A university viewed by the public as dangerous, uncaring, untrustworthy or irresponsible is likely to face difficulties in attracting students, faculty and financial support. A strong reputation built over decades can be tarnished overnight.