LibGuides: EDA644: Module 1 Resources

Module 1 Required Resources

The Law of Higher Education
Kaplin, W., Lee, B., Hutchens, N., & Rooksby, J. (2019). The law of higher education (6th ed.). Jossey-Bass.

The following two sections for reading this week provide you with resources for the assignment for the week. You should use these two sections for support of the legal issues facing higher education. Read what you need to help support your work.
Part 5: The College and Local, State, and Federal Governments and Part 6: The College and the External Private Entities.

What Are a Public or Private College- University's Responsibilities to Students with Disabilities?
ADA National Network. (2024). What are a public or private college -university’s responsibilities to students with disabilities? https://adata.org/faq/what-are-public-or-private-college-universitys-responsibilities-students-disabilities

This article provides additional information on requirements for working with students with disabilities. There are several examples of requirements and how an institution can met requirements.

The First Amendment in Practice in Higher Education
Mohr, J. (n.d.). The First Amendment in practice in higher education. https://csusystem.edu/the-first-amendment-in-practice-in-higher-education/

This article offers a concise overview of a college or university’s legal responsibilities.

Read the Supreme Court Decision Reversing Decades of Precedent on Affirmative Action
Washington Desk. (2023). Read the Supreme Court decision reversing decades of precedent on affirmative action. https://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1185048706/affirmative-action-supreme-court-opinion

This is a copy of the Supreme Court ruling on the change of admission requirements. Review the first two pages of the case and skim the rest if further interested in the case.

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2021). Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972. https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/sex-discrimination/title-ix-education-amendments/index.html

Types of Laws & Corresponding Publications
Andersen Library, UW-Whitewater. (2015). Types of laws & corresponding publications [Video]. YouTube.
https://libguides.uww.edu/c.php?g=548410&p=3762360
The US Court System Explained: How the United States Court System Works
Business Law Institute. (2021). The US court system explained: How the United States court system works [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Zpe046BxQw
Supreme Court Rejects Affirmative Action in College Admissions
NBC News. (2023). Supreme Court rejects affirmative action in college admissions [Video]. https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/supreme-court-rejects-affirmative-action-in-college-admissions-185961541710