MED: EDA 504 – Legal Issues in Higher Education
Categories: Master of Education Leadership
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
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Introduction to Legal Issues in Higher Education
02:44 -
LO1: Define Key Legal Principles Governing Higher Education Institutions
09:55 -
LO2: Describe Major Statutes and Legal Concepts Relevant to Institutional Operations
09:32 -
LO3: Analyze How Legal Principles and Statutory Frameworks Interact in Higher Education.
10:34 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 2: Student Rights and Responsibilities
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Student Rights and Responsibilities
01:47 -
LO1: Explain Legal Rights and Protections Afforded to Students.
09:24 -
LO2: Interpret the Role of Due Process in Student Conduct and Discipline
10:28 -
LO3: Evaluate How Student Rights and Institutional Duties Align Legally
09:53 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 3: Faculty Rights and Academic Freedom
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Faculty Rights and Academic Freedom
01:50 -
LO1: Identify Legal Foundations of Academic Freedom and Tenure
07:07 -
LO2: Discuss Employment Law Principles in Faculty Contracts and Roles
08:45 -
LO3: Analyze How Academic Freedom and Employment Law Intersect Institutionally
09:55 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 4: Title IX and Gender Equity
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Title IX and Gender Equity
03:52 -
LO1: Describe Legal Requirements and Scope of Title IX in Higher Education
11:11 -
LO2: Examine Institutional Duties in Ensuring Gender Equity and Compliance
12:28 -
LO3: Evaluate How Title IX Policies and Practices Influence Institutional Culture
10:14 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 5: Accreditation and Legal Compliance
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Accreditation and Legal Compliance
04:33 -
LO1: Explain Legal Framework Governing Accreditation Processes
10:43 -
LO2: Summarize Standards and Compliance Obligations of Accrediting Bodies
10:17 -
LO3: Analyze How Accreditation and Legal Compliance Ensure Accountability
12:21 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 6: ADA and Disability Law
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ADA and Disability Law
04:17 -
LO1: Define Institutional Obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
10:07 -
LO2: Describe the Concept of Reasonable Accommodation in Academic and Work Settings
11:34 -
LO3: Evaluate How ADA Requirements and Policies Promote Inclusion
10:52 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 7: Governance and Legal Issues
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Governance and Legal Issues
03:14 -
LO1: Identify Legal Dimensions of Governance in Higher Education
10:38 -
LO2: Explain Roles and Legal Responsibilities of Governing Boards and Administrators
09:36 -
LO3: Analyze How Governance and Legal Policies Shape Decision-Making
10:29 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 8: Midterm Test or Assignment
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Midterm Test or Assignment
07:09 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Scenario-Based Questions
Week 9: Intellectual Property in Higher Education
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Intellectual Property in Higher Education
03:55 -
LO1: Explain Legal Principles of Copyright, Patent, and Trademark in Academia
08:42 -
LO2: Interpret Ownership Rights of Faculty and Students in Intellectual Property
08:45 -
LO3: Evaluate How IP Laws and Policies Balance Innovation and Ownership
10:38 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 10: Legal Issues in Campus Safety
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Legal Issues in Campus Safety
03:16 -
LO1: Describe Provisions and Requirements of the Clery Act
10:48 -
LO2: Discuss Institutional Responsibilities for Safety and Crime Prevention
11:10 -
LO3: Analyze How Safety Regulations and Policies Protect the Campus Community
08:10 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 11: Risk Management in Higher Education
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Risk Management in Higher Education
03:39 -
LO1: Identify Common Legal Risks in Higher Education
10:58 -
LO2: Explain Role of Legal Counsel in Risk Management and Mitigation
08:20 -
LO3: Evaluate how Legal Strategies and Assessment Enhance Institutional Resilience
10:32 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 12: Contract Law and Higher Education
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Contract Law and Higher Education
02:47 -
LO1: Describe Key Legal Elements of Contracts and Agreements
11:32 -
LO2: Discuss Legal Implications of Partnerships and Third-Party Collaborations
10:40 -
LO3: Analyze how Contractual Obligations and Institutional Interests Are Managed
10:31 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 13: Privacy Law and Data Security
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Privacy Law and Data Security
02:40 -
LO1: Explain Legal Protections under FERPA and Related Privacy Laws
10:03 -
LO2: Describe Institutional Responsibilities in Safeguarding Data
07:58 -
LO3: Evaluate How Privacy Regulations and Security Measures Build Trust
10:44 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 14: Future Legal Challenges in Higher Education
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Future Legal Challenges in Higher Education
03:12 -
LO1: Identify Emerging Legal Issues Shaping the Future of Higher Education
07:14 -
LO2: Examine Impact of Technology on Institutional Legal Obligations
09:09 -
LO3: Assess How Evolving Legal Trends and Technology Influence Policy Formation
10:51 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 15: Course Review
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Course Review
02:38 -
LO1: Summarize Core Legal Concepts and Principles Covered in the Course
08:08 -
LO2: Reflect on Applying Legal Knowledge to Leadership and Governance
07:51 -
LO3: Integrate Key Legal Frameworks and Insights for Comprehensive Understanding
08:54 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Key Terms and Concepts Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
Week 16: Final test or Project
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Final test or Project
05:32 -
Multiple Choice Questions
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True/False Questions
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Scenario-Based Multiple Choice Questions
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Short Answer Questions
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Written Assignment
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Presentation Task
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Role-Playing Activity
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Peer Review Task
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Exercises and Activities Adaptation
