General Course Information for EDA644: Higher Education Law/Politics
| Course: | EDA644 - Higher Education Law/Politics |
| Textbook: | For the correct edition of the textbook assigned to a specific class, go to: http://www.nutextdirect.com |
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| Course Description: This course examines the legal aspects of higher education, sources of law and authority presented; impact on, interaction with, and implications of the administration of higher education are discussed. The course provides an overview of the legal issues that arise in public and private college and universities and the policy implications of those issues. Pertinent federal and California statutes and case law will inform students of the legal rights and responsibilities of higher education students, faculty, and the administration. | |
Course Learning Outcomes:
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Week/Module 1 1.
Perspectives and Foundations o
Overview of Higher Education Law o
Legal Planning and Dispute Resolution ? Focus on the difference between informal dispute
resolution (ADR via mediation and arbitration), and formal dispute resolution (courts). (This would later be
tied into contract planning, liability, employee management, collective-bargaining, etc.) Week/Module 2 1.
The College and Its Governing Board and Staff o
The College’s Authority and Liability o
The College and Its Employees (generic, includes both faculty and
staff – faculty issues highlighted below) Week/Module 3 1.
The College and Its Faculty o
Special Issues in Faculty Employment (focus here be placed on collective bargaining here) ?
Includes tenure issues ?
Contractual rights ?
Rights to re-employment ?
Affirmative Action, etc. o
Faculty Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression 2.
The College and Its Students o
The Student/Institution Relationship o
Rights and Responsibilities of the Individual Student o
Student Organizations and Members Week/Module 4 1.
The College and the Outside World o
The College and Government (local, state, and federal issues) o
The College and External Private Entities (associations,
accreditation, research, collaboration) |
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Students with Disabilities:
Students seeking special accommodations due to a disability must submit an application with supporting documentation, as explained under this subject heading in the General Catalog. Instructors are required to provide such accommodations if they receive written notification from the University.
Writing Across the Curriculum:
Students are expected to demonstrate writing skills in describing, analyzing and evaluating ideas and experiences. Written reports and research papers must follow specific standards regarding citations of an author's work within the text and references at the end of the paper. Students are encouraged to use the services of the University's Writing Center when preparing materials.
The following website provides information on APA, MLA, and other writing and citation styles that may be required for term papers and the like: http://www.nu.edu/LIBRARY/ReferenceTools/citations.html
National University Library:
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URL: http://www.nu.edu/library.
Contact the Library:
Use the Library Training Tools (on the Library Homepage) for additional help
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is the presentation of someone else's ideas or work as one's own. Students must give credit for any information that is not either the result of original research or common knowledge. If a student borrows ideas or information from another author, he/she must acknowledge the author in the body of the text and on the reference page. Students found plagiarizing are subject to the penalties outlined in the Policies and Procedures section of the University Catalog, which may include a failing grade for the work in question or for the entire course. The following is one of many websites that provide helpful information concerning plagiarism for both students and faculty: http://www.indiana.edu/~wts/pamphlets/plagiarism.shtml
Ethics:
Ethical behavior in the classroom is required of every student. The course will identify ethical policies and practices relevant to course topics.
Technology:
Students are expected to be competent in using current technology appropriate for this discipline. Such technology may include word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software. Use of the internet and e-mail may also be required.
Diversity:
Learning to work with and value diversity is essential in every class. Students are expected to exhibit an appreciation for multinational and gender diversity in the classroom.
Civility:
As a diverse community of learners, students must strive to work together in a setting of civility, tolerance, and respect for each other and for the instructor. Rules of classroom behavior (which apply to online as well as onsite courses) include but are not limited to the following:
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