Legal Issues in Higher Education

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, public policy issues, and societal expectation, the seminar will explore issues relating to governance of higher education institutions, academic freedom and responsibility, freedom of expression, admissions and access to higher education, athletics, employment, research, regulation of higher education, and student affairs, among other topics.