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Higher Education Law, Policy And The Regulatory Environment

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In this course, students will evaluate how higher education institutions operate within a regulatory framework created by local, state and federal statutory law, case law, policies created by governmental agencies as well as various accrediting bodies. Major topics include systems of higher education governance, faculty, administrator and staff employment issues, student rights and conduct, technology, intellectual property and risk management. The impact of social and political constructs and stakeholder perspectives will be evaluated as it relates to the creation of a comprehensive ethical and legal approach to problem solving and policy development. Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration.

This graduate-level course is 8 weeks To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Representative.

Course details:

Credits: 3
Continuing education units: XX
Professional development units: XX
Duration: 8 weeks

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    Introduction to the United States Legal System

    • Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. [Wk 1]
    • Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. [Wk 1]
    • Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. [Wk 1]
    • Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration. [Wk 1]
    • Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. [Wk 1]

    Recent Supreme Court Decisions Affecting Higher Education

    • Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration. [Wk 2]
    • Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. [Wk 2]
    • Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. [Wk 2]
    • Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. [Wk 2]
    • Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. [Wk 2]

    Acts, Statutes, and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Affecting Higher Education

    • Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. [Wk 3]
    • Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. [Wk 3]
    • Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. [Wk 3]
    • Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. [Wk 3]
    • Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration. [Wk 3]

    Governance, Part I – The College’s Authority and Liability

    • Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. [Wk 4]
    • Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. [Wk 4]
    • Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration. [Wk 4]
    • Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. [Wk 4]
    • Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. [Wk 4]

    Governance, Part II – The College and Its Employees

    • Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. [Wk 5]
    • Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. [Wk 5]
    • Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. [Wk 5]
    • Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. [Wk 5]
    • Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration. [Wk 5]

    The College and Its Faculty

    • Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. [Wk 6]
    • Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. [Wk 6]
    • Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. [Wk 6]
    • Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration. [Wk 6]
    • Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. [Wk 6]

    The College and Its Students, Part I – Student-Institution Relationship

    • Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. [Wk 7]
    • Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. [Wk 7]
    • Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. [Wk 7]
    • Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. [Wk 7]
    • Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration. [Wk 7]

    The College and Its Students, Part II – Academic Issues, Disciplinary Issues, and Student Organizations

    • Competency A: Examine United States local, state, and federal laws and regulations for their effect on higher education. [Wk 8]
    • Competency B: Examine strategies and resources for the prevention and resolution of legal issues in higher education. [Wk 8]
    • Competency C: Analyze the legal rights, policies, and procedures for students and faculty and other internal and external stakeholders in higher education. [Wk 8]
    • Competency D: Analyze the relationship between the law and the implementation of institutional policy, such as codes of conduct, to promote an effective, efficient, and safe educational environment. [Wk 8]
    • Competency E: Examine case laws, legal strategies, and current issues for their application to decision making by higher education administration. [Wk 8]
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