How We Help
Define the Scope
We begin with a confidential consultation, conflict review, and a clear plan tailored to the institution’s policies and circumstances.
Provide a Clear Record
HEEM prepares a concise, objective report that summarizes the process, evidence reviewed, and factual findings to support institutional decision making.
Establish the Facts
We review relevant records, documentation, communications, institutional policies, and applicable agreement provisions, and conduct interviews with appropriate parties.
Insights and Recommendations
We translate independent findings into clear, practical recommendations that help leaders determine the appropriate path forward.
Scope of work
Matters We Support
Independent fact finding and policy-based analysis for sensitive institutional concerns.
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Leadership and executive concerns
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Policy and code of conduct concerns
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Faculty, staff, and administrator disputes
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Workplace climate and organizational concerns
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Governance and board administration matters
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Conflicts of interest and ethics issues
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Collective bargaining agreement dispute review
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Matters requiring an external, independent review
More than an individual concern
Higher education concerns often involve more than an individual issue. They can affect leadership credibility, faculty relationships, governance, institutional culture, and public trust. HEEM brings independence, discretion, and a practical understanding of the higher education environment to each engagement.
Confidential Investigation Consultation
Independent investigation and review engagements are individually scoped and priced. Fees reflect the nature and complexity of the matter, individuals involved, interviews required, volume of documentation, applicable policies or collective bargaining provisions, timeline, reporting requirements, and onsite support.
Contact HEEM to discuss the circumstances and receive a confidential, tailored scope and fee.
Our commitment: Confidential. Objective. Independent.
HEEM provides independent fact finding and policy-based analysis. Information is handled confidentially to the fullest extent consistent with a fair process, institutional policy, and applicable law.
Institutions retain responsibility for legal conclusions, required reporting, collective bargaining negotiations, and decisions or actions that follow.