8 Ways Colleges and Universities Risk Noncompliance Online Fact Sheet

As digital communication expands across platforms, departments, and teams, compliance risk often grows with it. For public colleges and universities, routine online activity can trigger violations tied to public records laws, ADA accessibility standards, FERPA requirements, and meeting transparency expectations. 

This fact sheet outlines eight common digital lapses that can expose higher education institutions to legal, operational, and reputational consequences. It also introduces practical approaches that help strengthen governance and reduce risk across departments in three key areas: 

• Records management and public records requests 

• Meeting transparency and documentation 

• Accessibility oversight across digital content 

Download the fact sheet to see where your institution may be vulnerable and take the first step toward stronger digital compliance.