Higher Education Law and Policy

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This course examines legal issues relevant to American colleges and universities to provide students with the fundamental knowledge of higher education law for administrators. The law provides for a supporting role to the overall mission of a college or university, and without its adherence, the mission may be negatively affected, if not unaccomplished. EDD-764 Higher Education Law and Policy provides students with an overview of the major aspects of the legal environment that specifically impact institutions of higher education. Institutions of higher education are affected by laws that range from privacy and reporting to admissions and financial aid practices. This course offers students an opportunity to use legal resources, to learn strategies for addressing these legal requirements and for staying abreast of emerging legal concerns in higher education. Topics include the legal governance of higher education, academic freedom, affirmative action, and legal issues pertinent to faculty and students.