Understanding the basic law of this area is crucial for any institution wanting to respect its constituents' civil rights and appropriately implement the applicable statutes. Topics include Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Americans with Disabilities Act, investigation of complaints, hearings procedures, and litigation strategy. The basics of the legal system and legal analysis will be reviewed and students will be introduced to the methodology of legal research. Participants attend the conference sessions and write a series of short papers related to their experience. This course is an overview of legal research and analysis techniques.
Educators can have a direct influence on the agencies and legislatures.
The Federal Administrative Procedure Act will be considered as a model and state laws and programs will be analyzed as well. Knowing the basics of who can be sued for what, when, where, how and why is crucial to knowing how to avoid litigation successfully. This course is the foundation course to understanding individual and institutional liability for negligence, contract, and violation of constitutional rights. The basis of immunity from suit in these instances is also discussed. This course covers the basics of employment law in the educational setting including tenure, due process, individual rights, and collective bargaining.