Law & Ethics in Higher Education (465-0-20)

Instructors

Daniel Alan Kaufman

Karen Lisabeth Courtheoux

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall G02: Mon 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

This course focuses on the legal and ethical issues that arise in higher education. Federal, state and local laws that apply to public and/or private higher education institutions and their interplay with risk management serve as the overall framework. Specific areas of study include duty of care, torts and negligence; sexual misconduct; crime, safety and policing on campus; free speech, assembly and association; inclusion diversity and equal protection; health and wellness (drugs, alcohol, hazing and discipline); international students and scholars (visas / immigration); and education abroad. This course will also include opportunities to address the impact of COVID-19 as related to these subjects.

Class Materials (Required)

William A. Kaplin, Barbara A. Lee, Neal H. Hutchens, and Jacob Rooksby, The Law of Higher Education, 6th Edition, Student Version, 2020 (Jossey-Bass [John Wiley & Sons, Inc.] Publishers).

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for MS_HE Only