Legal Issues In Higher Education

Course Number:
Law 332

Hours:
3

Course Type:
Upper-Level

Writing Requirement:
Rigorous Writing Experience (RWE)

Skills Requirement?:
No

Final Exam?:
No

Description:
This course focuses on the legal issues unique to the academic and business operations of institutions of higher education. Through examination of applicable laws, cases and regulations, institutional policies, academic custom, and societal expectation, the seminar will explore issues relating to academic freedom, accountability, admissions, athletics, employment (including tenure), intellectual property, research, risk management, students, taxation, and university-industry relationships.

Related Courses:
This course encompasses many areas of practice, and a broad understanding of the business and administrative context is helpful. Related courses include business associates, contracts, disability law, employment discrimination, employment law, intellectual property, negotiations, property, sports law, and taxation.

Prerequisites:

Mandatory: None.

Recommended: Administrative Law, Constitutional Law, Education Law, First Amendment.

Instructor(s):
J. Cleveland

Semester(s):
Spring