Law, Policy, and Governance in Higher Education

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This course will provide students with an overview of legal issues in higher education and the role of governance structures in the administration of higher education in the campus context. Students will have an opportunity to discuss the application of legal principles in policy development, crisis management, and program management. This course will engage students in exploring the connection between legal principles, policies, and court ruling on practical administrative and programmatic functions including equal access to education and differences between private and public institutions.