Ethical and Legal Issues of Adult Learning Contexts

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This course provides an overview of ethical and legal issues within adult learning contexts. Students will be introduced to statutory and case law that have implications for higher education administrators and policy makers. Particular emphasis will be placed on such areas as the rights and responsibilities of students, faculty, and administrators. Contemporary ethical dilemmas will be explored such as academic freedom, shared governance, the cost of college, and access to the professoriate.