Higher Education and the Law
- Semester: Fall 2013
- Course ID: 355L
- Credit Hours: 3
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Unique: 29135
Course Information
Registration Information
- Upperclass-only elective
Meeting Times
Day | Time | Location |
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WED, THU | 2:15 - 3:30 pm | JON 5.208 |
Evaluation Method
Type | Date | Time | Location |
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Final exam | December 11, 2013 | 1:30 pm | A-Z in 2.124 |
Description
This course will treat selected topics in law and higher education. A recurring issue throughout the course will be the extent to which legal doctrines should be modified, if at all, in light of the arguably unique characteristics of colleges and universities. The course should therefore be valuable not just for students with a particular interest in law and higher education; it should also provide an opportunity for detailed study of various aspects of free speech, due process, employment law, and employment discrimination. The course will begin with a thorough examination of academic freedom and tenure, focusing on the relationships between these concepts and the constitutional doctrines of free speech and due process. The role of contract law in protecting academic freedom and tenure in private universities will also be studied. The course will then explore the application of laws prohibiting employment discrimination, especially Title VII, to colleges and universities.Textbooks ( * denotes required )
Higher Education and the Law, Cases & Materials
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Judith Areen
Foundation
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edition: 2008
ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-1599412
ISBN: ISBN-13: 978-1599412
Instructors
Carson, Loftus