The Law of Higher Education, 2 Volumes
Author | : William A. Kaplin |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 1788 |
Release | : 2006-08-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780787986599 |
ISBN-13 | : 0787986593 |
Rating | : 4/5 (99 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: This fourth edition of the indispensable guide to the laws that bear on the conduct of higher education provides a revised and up-to-date reference, research source, and guide for administrators, attorneys, and researchers. The book is also widely used as a text for graduate courses on higher education law in programs preparing higher education administrators for leadership roles. This new edition includes new and expanded sections on laws related to: * religious issues * alternative dispute resolution * the college and its employees * collective bargaining at religious and private colleges * whistleblower and other employee protections * personal liability of employees * nondiscrimination and affirmative action in employment * campus technology and computer networks * disabilities * student academic freedom * freedom of speech and hate speech * student organizations' rights, responsibilities, and activities fees * athletes' rights * USA patriot act and immigration status * public institutions and zoning regulations * regulation of research * coverage of retaliatory and extraterritorial acts * federal civil rights statues