Encyclopedia of law and higher education
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Encyclopedia of law and higher education
(A Sage reference publication)
Sage, c2010
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The Encyclopedia of Law and Higher Education is a compendium of information that tells the story of law and higher education from a variety of perspectives. As many of the entries in this encyclopedia reflect, the editor and contributors have sought to place legal issues in perspective so that students of higher education and the law can inform policy makers and practitioners about the meaning and status of the law and also raise questions for future research as they seek to improve the quality of learning for all.
Key Features
Includes boxed excerpts from 30 key cases in tandem with their related case entries
Provides educators with enough awareness of the legal dimensions of given situations to enable them to better frame questions for their attorneys to answer
Addresses emerging technologies such as webcams, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube and the challenges they create for both legislators and the judiciary
Balances the tension between the proactive and reactive dimensions of education law
Key Themes
Cases in Higher Education Law
Concepts, Theories, and Legal Principles
Constitutional Rights and Issues
Faculty Rights
Governance and Finance
Organizations and Institutions
Primary Sources: Excerpts From Landmark U.S. Supreme Court Cases
Religion and Freedom of Speech
Statutes
Student Rights and Welfare
Technology
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