HIED 659 : LEGAL/POLITICAL CONSIDERATIONS IHE

Legal and Political Considerations in colleges and universities has become more complex and no longer can be managed by an in-house legal team. The purpose of this course will be to introduce to learners the most pressing legal issues that present challenges for institutions of higher education and examine how these issues have been managed. Key issues to be addressed include such topics as academic freedom and tenure; student conduct both in and outside of the classroom; student privacy and well-being, affirmative action; sexual harassment; sponsored research and intellectual property and non-discrimination policies. Legislation to be examined, as it pertains to all institution constituents, include: Title VI, Title IX, FERPA, HIPPA, Title VII, Equal Pay Act, ADA Compliance. Students will engage in policy considerations through case study a legal case review.