Class Schedule
ELPS 6074 Higher Education Law
Fall 2008
UPDATED - August 10, 2008
August 25 - First Day of Classes
August 27 - Legal Research - Class will meet in the PC Classroom - 207a Newman Library
Readings:
September 1 - LABOR DAY - Classes Meet
September 3 - The Nature of the Law
Readings:
Leading Cases:
- Dartmouth College v. Woodward, 17 U.S. 518 (1819)
- Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137 (1803)
Topics:
- Source of the Law
- Functions of the Court
- Structure of the Courts
- Procedures of the Courts
- Evolution of the Law in Higher Education
- The Public-Private Dichotomy
September 10 - Religion in Higher Education - Brief Due (Group #1)
Readings:
- Kaplin & Lee - Chapter 1, pp. 43 - 55.
Leading Cases:
- Powe v. Miles, 407 F. 2d 73 (2nd Cir. 1962)
- Lemon v. Kurtzman, 403 U.S. 602 (1971)
- Tilton v. Richardson, 403 U.S. 672 (1971)
- Widmar v. Vincent, 454 U.S. 263 (1981)
- Gay Rights Coalition v. Georgetown University 536 A. 2d 1 (1987)
- Davey v. Locke,124 S. Ct.1307 (2004)
Briefs for Group #1:
- Moose Lodge v. Irvis, 407 U.S. 163 (1972) - Espino
- Keegan v. University of Delaware, 349 A. 2d 14 (1975) - Marmor
- Rosenberger v. University of Virginia, 515 U.S. 819 (1995) - Wilkinson
Topics:
- State Action
- Church and State
- Antecedents of the First Amendment
- Teaching of Religion
September 17 - Government's Role in Higher Education - Brief Due (Group #2)
Readings:
Leading Cases:
- Shelton College v. State Board of Education, 226 A. 2d 612 (N.J. 1967)
- Regents of the Univ. of Michigan v. State of Michigan, 235 N.W. 2d 1 (Mich. 1975)
- Marder v. Board of Regents, 596 N. W. 2d 502 (1999)
- Gonzaga University v. Doe, 122 S. Ct. 2268 (2002)
Briefs for Group #2:
- Dunn v. Alabama State University State Board of Trustees, 628 So. 2d 519 (Ala 1993) - Frank
- Lieber v. Southern Illinois University, 664 N.E. 2d 1155 (Ill Ct. App. 1966) - Osborne
- Caledonian-Record Publishing Co., Inc. V. Vermont State Colleges, 833 A. 2d 1273 (Vt. 2003) - Williams
Topics:
- State Provisions and Authority for Public Institutions
- State Authority for Private and Out-of-State Institutions
- Other State Regulations
- Federal Constitutional Powers
- Federal Regulation
- Civil Rights Compliance
September 24 - The Institution, Trustees, Administrators, and Staff - Brief Due (Group #3) - POINT OF LAW PAPER DUE
Readings:
Leading Cases:
- Morris v. Nowotny, 323 S.W. 2d 301 (1959)
- Tarasoff v. Regents of Univ. of California, 551 P. 2d 334 (Cal. 1976)
- Bradshaw v. Rawlings, 612 F. 2d 135 (3rd Cir. 1979)
- Polgar v. Syracuse University, 680 N.Y.S. 2d 132 (1998) -
Briefs for Group #3:
- Peterson v. San Francisco Community College, 685 P. 2d 1193 - Futrell
- Furek v. University of Delaware, 594 A. 2d 506 (Del. 1991) - Reineke
- Beach v. University of Utah, 726 P. 2d 413 (1986) - Yacup
Topics:
- Authority and Its Sources
- Institutional Liability
- Personal Liability
- Risk Management
October 1 - The Institution and the Faculty - Brief Due (Group #4)
Readings:
- Kaplin & Lee - Chapter 5, pp. 185 - 238.
Leading Cases:
- NLRB v. Yeshiva University, 444 U.S. 672 (1980)
- St. Mary's Honor Center v. Hicks, 113 S.Ct. 2742 (1993)
- Chontos v. Rhea, 29 F. Supp. 2d 931 (1998)
- Martin v. Parrish, 805 F.2d 583, 584-85 (5th Cir. 1995)
Briefs for Group #4:
- Subryan v. Regents of the Univ. of Colorado, 698 P.2d 1383 (Colo. Ct. App. 1984) - Hayes
- Kunda v. Muhlenberg College, 621 F. 2d 532 (1980) - Smith
Topics:
- Employment Contracts
- Breach of Contracts
- Faculty Personnel Decisions
- Labor Relations
October 8 - The Faculty (continued) - Brief Due (Group #5)
Readings:
Leading Cases:
- Sweezy v. New Hampshire, 354 U.S. 234 (1957) also see Are You Now. . .
- Valentine v. Smith, 654 F. 2d 503 (1981)
- Palmer v. District Board of Trustees, 748 F. 2d 595 (1984)
- Lovelace v. Southern Massachusetts University, 793 F. 2d 419 (1986)
- Urofsky v. Gilmore, 216 F. 3d 401 (2000)
Briefs for Group #5:
- Pickering v. Board of Education, 391 U.S. 563 (1968) - Jager
- Perry v. Sindermann, 408 U.S. 593 (1972) - Stuart
Topics:
- Nondiscrimination
- Retaliation
- Academic Freedom
- Staff Reductions
October 15 - MID-TERM
October 22 - The Institution and the Student - Brief Due (Group #1)
Readings:
- Kaplin & Lee - Chapter 7, pp. 293 - 406.
- Bickel & Lake - Preface & Chapters 1-3, pp. ix-48.
Leading Cases:
- Gott v. Berea College, 161 S.W. 204 (Ky. 1913)
- Anthony v. Syracuse, 231 N.Y.S. 435 (N.Y. App. Div. 1928)
- Dixon v. Alabama State Board of Education, 294 F. 2d 150 (5th Cir. 1961)
- Booker v Grand Rapid Medical College, 120 N.W. 589 (Mich. 1909)
- Williams v. Junior College District, 906 S.W. 2d 400 (1995) -
- Steinberg v. Chicago Medical School, 371 N.E. 2d 634 (1977) -
Briefs for Group #1:
- Mississippi University for Women v. Hogan, 458 U.S. 718 (1982) - Espino
- Baldwin v. Zoradi, 176 Cal. Rptr. 809 (Calf. Ct. App. 1988) - Marmor
- Nero v. Kansas State University, 861 P. 2d 768 (Kan. 1993) - Wilkinson
Topics:
- The Student-Institution Relationship
- The Evolutionary Process
- Contract Rights
- Admissions
- Financial Aid
October 29 - The Student (Continued) - Brief Due (Group #2)
Readings:
Leading Cases:
- Esteban v. Central Missouri State College, 415 F. 2d 1077 (8th Cir. 1969)
- Soglin v. Kauffman, 418 F. 2d 163 (7th Cir. 1969)
- Connelly v. University of Vermont, 244 F. Supp. 156 (D. Vt. 1965)
- Waliga v. Board of Trustees of Kent State University, 488 N.E. 2d 850 (1986)
- Mendez v. Reynolds. 681 N.Y.S. 2d 494 (1998)
Briefs for Group #2:
- Krasnow V. Virginia Polytecnic Institute, 551 F. 2d 591 (1977) - Frank
- Gorman v. University of Rhode Island 837 F. 2d 7 (1st Cir. 1988) - Osborne
- Gomes v. University of Maine, 365 F. Supp. 2d 6 (2005) - Williams
Topics:
- Support Services
- Disciplinary Rules and Regulations
- Grade, Credits, and Degrees
- Suspensions, Dismissals, and Other Sanctions
November 5 - The Student (Continued) - Brief Due (Group #3)
Readings:
Leading Cases:
- Papish v. Board of Curators of the University of Missouri, 410 U.S. 667 (1973)
- Healy v. James, 408 U.S. 169 (1972)
- Doe v. University of Michigan, 721 F. Supp. 852 (E.D. Mich. 1989)
- Iota Xi Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity v. George Mason University, 993 F. 2d 386 (1993)
- Virginia v. Black (Supreme Court Slip Opinion, June 2003)
- Also read Commentary on this case
Briefs for Group #3:
- Marzart v. State, 441 N.Y.S. 2d 600 (1981) - Futrell
- Gay Lib v. University of Missouri, 416 F. Supp 1350 (1976) - Reineke
- Prime v. Beta Gamma, 47 P. 3d 402 (2002) - Yacup
Topics:
- Student Protest and Demonstrations
- Hate Speech
- Student Organizations
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Student Press
November 12 - The Student (Continued) - Brief Due (Group #4)
Readings:
Leading Cases:
- Schmidt v. Regents of the Univ. of Michigan, 233 N.W. 2d 855 (Mich. Ct. App. 1975)
- Prostrollo v. University of South Dakota, 507 F. 2d 775 (1974)
- Pizzola v. Watkins, 442 F. 2d 284 (1971)
- Miller v. State, 478 N.Y.S. 2d 829 (1984)
- Mullins v. Pine Manor College, 449 N.E. 2d 331 (1983)
- Derdeyn v. University of Colorado, 832 P. 2d 1031 (1991)
Briefs for Group #4:
- Norwood v. Slammons, 788 F. Supp 1020 (1991) - Hayes
- State of New York v. Marshall, 773 N.Y.S. 2d 148 (2004) - Smith
Topics:
- Student Housing
- Athletics
- Student Files and Records
- Campus Security
November 19 - Desegregation in Higher Education - POINT OF LAW PAPER DUE
Readings:
- Pavela, G. (1998). What's wrong with race-based affirmative action. In D. D. Gehring (Ed.).
Responding to the New Affirmative Action Climate (pp. 33-40). New Directions for Student Affairs, No. 83, San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
- Patitu, C. L., & Terrell, M. C. (1998). Benefits of affirmative action in student affairs. In D. D. Gehring (Ed.).
Responding to the New Affirmative Action Climate (pp. 33-40). New Directions for Student Affairs, No. 83, San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Leading Cases:
- Davis v. Bakke, 438 U.S. 265 (1978)
- Podberesky v. Kirwan, 838 F. Supp. 1075 (1993)
- Hopewood v. Texas, 78 F. 3d 932 (1996)
- Grutter v. Bollinger et al. (Supreme Court Slip Opinion, June 2003)
- Gratz v. Bollinger (Supreme Court Slip Opinion, June 2003)
Topics:
- Desegregation
- Affirmative Action
November 26 - NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Holiday
December 3 - The Institution and Business - Brief Due (Group #5)
Readings:
- Kaplan & Lee, Chapter 11, pp. 644 -657.
Leading Cases:
- Villyard v. Regents of the University System of Georgia, 50 S.E. 2d 313 (1948)
- Churchill v. Board of Trustees, 409 So. 2d 1382 (1982)
- Jansen v. Atiyeh, 743 P. 2d 765 (1987)
- Iowa State University of Science and Technology v. United States, 500 F. 2d 508 (1974)
Briefs for Group #5:
- Furlong v. Alpha Chi Omega, 657 N.E. 2d 866 (1993) - Jager
- George Washington University v. District of Columbia, 148 F. Supp 2d 15 (2001) - Stuart
Topics:
- Copyright
- Contracts
- Business Relationships
- Zoning
December 10 - FINAL EXAM
December 11 - Reading Day
December 12 - Exams Begin
December 18 - Exams End
December 19 - Commencement
January 19 - Spring Semester Classes Begin
Revised: August 15, 2008
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