Full Description
The Handbook for Student Law for Higher Education Administrators, Third Edition is a practical tool, intended for administrators dealing with students in higher education, focusing principally on four-year institutions. Addressing the ever-evolving relationship between higher education and the law, the book will provide the academic administrator with the means to knowledgably and confidently navigate the many legal threats and challenges facing colleges today. Focused on the "hot" issues in higher education today, and using examples from real cases and scenarios from many institutions, the handbook provides sample policies, checklists, and advice that administrators can apply to a wide variety of situations, both preventatively and proactively. The Handbook for Student Law for Higher Education Administrators, Third Edition is a compendium of practical knowledge and guidance, useful to all administrators dealing with the legal minefield that is higher education.
Contents
Introduction: What This Book Is and Is Not - Admissions - Financial Aid and the Student Loan Crisis - Student Activities - Academic Standing, Probation, and Dismissal - Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, and Cheating - Alcohol and Drugs - Student to Student Harassment, Discrimination, Hazing, and Violence - Physical, Mental, and Learning Disabilities - Privacy Rights and Intellectual Property Issues - International Students - Index.
