The Law of Higher Education 1st Edition

The Law of Higher Education, 1st Edition by William A. Kaplin, Barbara A. Lee, Neal H. Hutchens, and Jacob H. Rooksby

Confront the legal challenges facing U.S. colleges and universities with a single, authoritative resource. This clear, well-organized guide draws campus leaders, lawyers, faculty, and student affairs professionals into a practical exploration of the legal landscape that shapes American higher education today.

Inside, readers will find lucid explanations of core topics—student rights and discipline, Title IX and sexual misconduct processes, First Amendment and free speech on campus, faculty employment and tenure, discrimination and ADA compliance, accreditation, and risk management. Case law, statutory frameworks, and institutional policies are presented in accessible language that links legal principles to everyday campus decisions across public and private institutions throughout the United States.

What makes this volume indispensable is its focus on usable answers: checklists for policy drafting, strategic approaches to litigation risk, and real-world scenarios that translate legal doctrine into administrative practice. Whether you are a university general counsel, campus administrator, law student, or librarian building a higher-education collection, this edition equips you to navigate regulatory change, protect institutional interests, and uphold student and faculty rights.

Practical, current, and regionally tuned to U.S. law, The Law of Higher Education is the go-to reference for anyone responsible for governance, compliance, and policy on campus. Secure your copy today to strengthen institutional decision-making and reduce legal exposure in an increasingly complex higher-education environment.

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