Course Overview
This course is an introduction to the legal standards arising in higher education, including institutional legal obligations, the rights and responsibilities of faculty, staff, and students, and the legal and regulatory roles of states and the federal government. The course is intended to serve the needs of students with varied professional and academic interests related to higher education who would benefit from a greater understanding of the legal forces that affect colleges and universities.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
This course is an introduction to the legal standards arising in higher education, including institutional legal obligations, the rights and responsibilities of faculty, staff, and students, and the legal and regulatory roles of states and the federal government. The course is intended to serve the needs of students with varied professional and academic interests related to higher education who would benefit from a greater understanding of the legal forces that affect colleges and universities.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- strengthen their ability to navigate legal issues that arise in a higher education setting relative to one’s professional position and/or academic interests;
- gain familiarity with key legal obligations and standards arising in higher education contexts;
- sharpen their analytical skills through the examination and critique of case law related to higher education; and,
- strengthen their written communication skills.