FAQs

No. COS programs don’t use offensive language or graphic depictions.

Absolutely. The COS team represents a wide array of religious beliefs, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual identities, and other demographics. Our presenters reside coast-to-coast and speak globally. We make a match with your school’s community and values.

No. We don’t “take sides” about controversial issues. We remain neutral and stick to the facts, laws, and personal experiences pertinent to the topic of our program.

Yes. We work with you before the program to learn more about your community to best match your mission, vision, and values. Our programs are customizable and centered on respect. Our presenters are powerful and effective at connecting in an authentic way with your audience.

Yes. COS consultants fully respect and honor the sensitive nature of the areas in which we consult. We understand our clients’ need for confidentiality, so all COS consultants sign non-disclosure agreements. 

Either. After your initial free consultation meeting, COS is able to give you an estimate of time and budget for your scope of work. 

Absolutely! Some of our clients request turnkey solutions they can implement immediately. Other clients spend up to 2 years with us crafting entire handbooks and all corresponding forms, releases, and disciplinary procedures.

Yes. We have helped hundreds of school, corporate, and military leaders navigate some of their most challenging and delicate situations. Our team consists of seasoned attorneys and experienced student conduct administrators. 

Yes. We’ve presented extensively at conferences on these topics for the last 25 years and worked with 3000+ clients in support of their Human Resources team. 

$750 and up. Live web-presentations start at $750. Onsite programs start at $1,500. Let us know your budget, and we’ll give you options of how to maximize your impact.

Yes. Let us know your date, program prefences, and budget range, and we will work work with you to develop the best program plan. We can help you network with others in your geographical area to share costs, with up to 50% savings. We also offer shared online programs, such that several institutions participate together in a live online presentation for a discounted fee.

Yes. Most of our clients opt for an all-inclusive fee so they don’t have to do any extra planning around booking travel and lodging.

No. We make it easy on you by taking care of all travel and lodging arrangements. We provide everything needed for a successful program so all you need to do is get your audience to the program.

Use the Contact COS Form. Include as much information as you can, such as preferred date(s), time(s), topic(s), audience, budget, and goals. We’ll connect with you within 1-2 business days.

No. Our presenters have full plates with jobs, writing, research and other responsibilities. They expect COS to manage all the logistics of scheduling presentations. We schedule a pre-visit meeting with you, the presenter, and our logistics team to discuss your goals and community, so you can be confident going into the big event!

Yes. We have a standard contract we use with most of our clients. If your institution has its own required contract, let us know. We accommodate your contracting process and timeline. 

A deposit is typically due within 30 days of the contract being signed. The balance is typically due near the program date. If your institution has its own payment schedule policy, we can adjust our contract accordingly.

Yes. We schedule a pre-visit meeting with you, the presenter, and our logistics team to discuss your goals and community, so you can be confident going into the big event!

No. Contact the COS Program Director with whom you arranged the program. If you aren’t sure who to email, you can reach us through our COS Contact Form. 

Most likely. Most of our presenters welcome interviews before or after the program. In our commitment to support trauma-informed best practices, photography and video are not permitted during presentations.

Most likely. Each presenter is unique. Some don’t like to eat before their program. Some will need to get back to the airport after the presentation. Let us know what you have in mind and we can let you know what’s possible.

Yes. We design a custom social media card and send presenter bios, program description, and a pre-written presenter introduction.

Yes. We can offer resources for your community including presentation discussion guides, resource digests, letters for your constituents about program content, pre-visit workshops to prepare facilitators to lead discussions, trigger warning language, tech needs list, and relevant curricula.

Yes. Any presentation on sexual assault or healthy relationships can be triggering.  We recommend having counselors available during and after the program for support and response.

Apply! If you are interested in joining our team, please complete the application here.

Yes. We have limited spots available for our summer, winter and year-long internships. Please complete the application here.