The Law of Higher Education - 6th Edition by William A Kaplin & Barbara A Lee & Neal H Hutchens & Jacob H Rooksby (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

A single-volume text that distills information for students

Based on the sixth edition of Kaplin and Lee's indispensable guide to the law that bears on the conduct of higher education, The Law of Higher Education, Sixth Edition: Student Version provides an up-to-date reference and guide for coursework in higher education law and programs preparing law students and higher education administrators for leadership roles.

This student edition discusses the most significant areas of the law for college and university attorneys and administrators. Each chapter is introduced by a discussion of key terms and topics the students will encounter, and the book includes materials from the full sixth edition that are most relevant to student interests and classroom instruction. It also contains a "crosswalk" that keys sections of the Student Edition to counterpart sections of the two-volume treatise.

• Complements the full version
• Includes a glossary of legal terms and an appendix on how to read legal material for students without legal training
• Discusses key terms in each chapter
• Concentrates on key topics students will need to know

This is fundamental reading for law students preparing for careers in higher education law and for graduate students in higher education administration programs.

From the Back Cover

The LAW of HIGHER EDUCATION
( STUDENT VERSION )

An authoritative, single-volume text on the law that bears on the conduct of higher education

The revised and updated Sixth Edition of The Law of Higher Education: Student Version offers an essential guide to the information, analysis, and practical suggestions on a wide range of legal issues pertinent to both public and private institutions. The authors provide a timely reference for coursework in higher education law and programs aimed at preparing law students and higher education administrators for leadership roles.

The text's discussions draw on court opinions, constitutional provisions, statutes, administrative regulations, and related developments. The Sixth Edition presents new material and contains information on recent developments and insights regarding topics in the previous editions. In addition, the revised edition reflects the many new and complex legal concerns that have arisen on America's campuses in recent years.

All chapters are introduced with a discussion of key terms and the topics students will encounter. The Student Version includes materials from the full Sixth Edition that are most relevant to student interests and classroom instruction. The text also contains a "crosswalk" that keys sections of the student edition to counterpart sections of the two-volume treatise.

The Law of Higher Education: Student Version's revised Sixth Edition continues to support the effective teaching and learning of higher education law.

About the Author

WILLIAM A. KAPLIN is professor of law emeritus at the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC.

BARBARA A. LEE is Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and a Distinguished Professor of Human Resource Management, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

NEAL H. HUTCHENS is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Higher Education, School of Education at the University of Mississippi.

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