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

Instructors

Daniel Alan Kaufman

Karen Lisabeth Courtheoux

Meeting Info

Annenberg Hall 303: Mon 6:00PM - 9:00PM

Overview of class

This course focuses on legal and ethical issues of higher education administration. Topics include the framework of federal, state and local laws that apply to higher education institutions; duty of care, torts and negligence; Title IX, sexual misconduct, reporting and the law; crime, safety and policing on campus; civil rights with regards to free speech and assembly, association, inclusion, diversity, and equal protection; health and wellness (drugs, alcohol, hazing and discipline); and international education/study abroad risk management.

Class Materials (Required)

Kaplin, W.A., Lee, B.A., & Hutchens, N.H. (2024). The Law of Higher Education: Essentials for Legal and Administrative Practice (1st ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for MS_HE Only