BSSCS: EDA 504 – Legal Issues in Higher Education

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About Course

  • This course provides an in-depth look at the legal challenges facing higher education institutions, including student rights, faculty freedoms, accreditation, and compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Students will explore key legal principles, court cases, and regulatory requirements that impact colleges and universities.
  • The course also covers risk management strategies and the role of legal counsel in higher education administration.

What Will You Learn?

  • 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of legal issues in higher education.
  • 2. Critically analyze legal cases and their impact on higher education institutions.
  • 3. Apply legal principles to scenarios involving student and faculty rights.
  • 4. Assess the legal requirements of accreditation and develop strategies to ensure compliance.
  • 5. Formulate risk management plans to mitigate legal challenges in higher education.

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Legal Issues in Higher Education

  • Introduction to Legal Issues in Higher Education
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  • LO1: Define Key Legal Principles Governing Higher Education Institutions
    00:00
  • LO2: Describe Major Statutes and Legal Concepts Relevant to Institutional Operations
    00:00
  • LO3: Analyze How Legal Principles and Statutory Frameworks Interact in Higher Education.
    00:00
  • Multiple Choice Questions
  • True/False Questions
  • Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
  • Key Terms and Concepts Questions
  • Short Answer Questions
  • Written Assignment
  • Presentation Task
  • Role-Playing Activity
  • Peer Review Task
  • Exercises and Activities Adaptation

Week 2: Student Rights and Responsibilities

Week 3: Faculty Rights and Academic Freedom

Week 4: Title IX and Gender Equity

Week 5: Accreditation and Legal Compliance

Week 6: ADA and Disability Law

Week 7: Governance and Legal Issues

Week 8: Midterm Test or Assignment

Week 9: Intellectual Property in Higher Education

Week 10: Legal Issues in Campus Safety

Week 11: Risk Management in Higher Education

Week 12: Contract Law and Higher Education

Week 13: Privacy Law and Data Security

Week 14: Future Legal Challenges in Higher Education

Week 15: Course Review

Week 16: Final test or Project

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