Legal Issues in Higher EducationÂ
Course Description:  Â
This course presents an overview of key issues and problem areas in the fast-developing law of higher education.  Topics include student and faculty rights and responsibilities, academic freedom, governance, affirmative action, campus security, collective bargaining and labor relations, to name just a few.  Students will review important court cases that establish a framework for decision-making and will also participate in problem-solving exercises. Â
Learning Objectives:
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Use legal terminology, procedures, and doctrines related to higher educationÂ
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Identify situations and issues that require the advice of legal counsel
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Explain the role of legal counsel in a college or university
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Describe the legal status and rights of students, faculty, administrators and governing boards Â
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Define and develop administrative practices, procedures and policies that are based on knowledge of the law, regulations and court decisionsÂ
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Understand how to use preventive strategies to avoid or be prepared for legal action Â