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Higher Education Law

Policy and Perspectives

Format: Paperback / softback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Imprint: Routledge
Published: 25th Oct 2016
Dimensions: w 178mm h 254mm d 40mm
Weight: 1346g
ISBN-10: 1138671738
ISBN-13: 9781138671737
Barcode No: 9781138671737
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This fully revised and updated textbook weaves law into its historical, political, and sociological context, while providing clear explanation of the law as it applies to American colleges and universities. This text draws exclusively on federal and state cases emerging from campuses and includes helpful pedagogical elements--such as chapter outlines, questions for discussion, side bars, text boxes, research aids, and summation of law--to equip readers with the tools and knowledge to effectively respond in an environment of increasing litigation. Addressing a gap in the literature, this new edition provides a comprehensive and accessible understanding of the latest laws relevant to higher education and student affairs administrators. New In This Edition: Explanation and streamlining of old case law. New cases throughout covering recent developments in: student loan debt, student safety, Internet speech, affirmative action, discrimination, Greek life, issues relating to new technology, non-faculty employees, campus police, and athletics. Revised explanation on student and college costs. Expanded examination of the idea of academic freedom

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Praise for the previous edition:

"This trusty textbook is a necessity for anyone teaching, learning, or practicing higher education law today. Its attention to detail, history, and analysis is invaluable."

-Julie Underwood, Dean, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

"This book represents an extremely valuable resource to university administrators, attorneys, and anyone interested in higher education law. The book explains complex legal issues in clear terms and with very helpful analytical insights. The authors understand the practical range of issues and the law that affects all aspects of higher education. This book is a critical addition to the literature."

-Jon Mills, Dean Emeritus, Professor of Law, and Director of the Center for Governmental Responsibility, Frederic G. Levin College of Law, University of Florida

"Higher Education Law is a very high quality, well written, and well researched text. The continual use of specific case law provides context and the diversity of chapter topics covers all aspects of today's modern university."

-Joseph M. Marron, Professor and Program Director, Higher Education Administration Graduate Program, National University

"The book is well organized and clear to understand for students who are first learning about higher education law."

-James Archibold, Professor of Higher Education Leadership, Valdosta State University