HEA 530 - Legal Issues in Higher Education

This course, designed for college and university administrators, presents an overview of key issues and problem areas in the fast developing law of higher education. Topics include student and faculty rights and responsibilities, academic freedom, governance, affirmative action, campus security, collective bargaining and labor relations, to name just a few. Students will review important court cases that establish a framework for decision-making and will also participate in problem-solving exercises.

3 credits

Prerequisite(s): matriculation in Higher Education Administration programs