Higher Education Law and Ethics

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This course will be an exploration of the legal issues that affect the administration of postsecondary educational institutions. Emphasis will be on the legal environment of postsecondary institutions, legal processes, analysis, and problems incurred in the administration of colleges and universities. This course will explore key laws and legal concepts applicable to American institutions and will focus on how to weigh and balance the sometimes competing rights and responsibilities of institutions, faculty, staff, and students.