EDAD 8126 - Legal Issues in Higher Education
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 43046,
Credit hours: 3
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Phyllis Paul
Email: pmpaul@ysu.edu
Course Description
8126. Legal Issues in Higher Education. This course explores legal issues and principles that guide the administration of higher education. Students will examine significant issues and trends, past and present, in higher education law to understand the legal environment in which colleges and universities operate. Topics will include academic freedom, student rights (including Title IX), and student conduct. 3 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The law of higher education: Essentials for legal and administrative practice (7th ed.) | Kaplin, W. A., Lee, B. A., Hutchens, N. H., & Rooksby, J. H. | 9781394196289 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Introduction to HE Law | 1) Graded: *Article Analysis *DBP 2) Not Graded: *Reflection |
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| 8/31 | 1) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 1 2) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 2 |
1) Sources of HE Law 2) Legal Planning and Resolution |
1) Graded: *Case Brief *DBP 2) Not Graded: *Reflection |
| 9/7 | 1) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 3 2) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 4 |
1) Institutional Governance 2) Relationship Between an Institution and its Employees |
1) Graded: *Article Analysis *DBP 2) Not Graded: *Reflection |
| 9/14 | 1) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 5 2) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 6 |
HE Law and Faculty | 1) Graded: *Case Brief *DBP 2) Not Graded: *Reflection |
| 9/21 | 1) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 7 2) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 8 |
HE Law and Students (Part I) | 1) Graded: *Article Analysis *DBP 2) Not Graded: *Reflection |
| 9/28 | 1) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 9 2) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 10 |
HE Law and Students (Part II) | 1) Graded: *Case Brief *DBP 2) Not Graded: *Reflection |
| 10/5 | 1) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 11 2) Kaplin, Lee, Hutchens, & Rooksby: Chapter 12 |
Government and External Relationships | 1) Graded: *Course Project *DBP *Final Reflection |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.