The Law of Higher Education (eBook)

A comprehensive, up-to-date reference for higher education law faculty, administrators, counsel, and students

This revised 7th Edition of The Law of Higher Education: Essentials for Legal and Administrative Practice offers updated information, analysis, and practical suggestions on a full range of legal issues pertinent to both public and private institutions. As a guide for coursework in programs preparing higher education lawyers and administrators for leadership roles, and as a reference for professionals in those fields, this book is essential for both students and practitioners. Covering the latest changes to laws in higher education, the 7th edition gives readers the most current possible understanding of higher education law. The book also contains a glossary of key terms and an appendix on how to read legal material for the non-law student. Each chapter is introduced by a discussion of key terms and ideas the reader will encounter.

The book thoroughly addresses the most important contemporary issues in education law: free speech, Title IX, academic freedom, institutional tort liability, racial harassment, employment discrimination, disability and reasonable accommodation, campus security, and student organizations are among the key topics that readers will come to understand in depth. There have been substantial recent changes in the laws governing these issues, and practitioners will need the updated content in this book to remain conversant in todays' higher education law and policy.

• Gain a thorough understanding of the central topics in higher education law, including free speech, nondiscrimination, religious free exercise, and many others
• Review the latest changes to federal laws governing colleges and universities
• Reference a glossary of terms, statute index, and other convenient features
• Learn about the American court system and how to read and analyze court opinions

The Law of Higher Education: Essentials for Legal and Administrative Practice is indispensable for anyone studying higher education administration, preparing for a career in higher education law, or seeking to learn more about law in higher education.

WILLIAM A. KAPLIN is Professor of Law Emeritus at the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University of America, where he also served as Special Counsel to the Office of General Counsel.

BARBARA A. LEE is former Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and a Distinguished University Professor of Human Resource Management at Rutgers University.

NEAL H. HUTCHENS is Professor of higher education at the University of Kentucky.

JACOB H. ROOKSBY is Dean and Professor of Law at Gonzaga University School of Law.