EDUC 787 Legal Issues and Policies in Student Affairs

A study of the legal issues and policies that inform student affairs practices and administration.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

This course aims to study, analyze, and clarify the law of higher education and how it affects legal issues and policies in higher education settings. An examination of the current directions in recent case law impacting policies in student affairs in higher education is examined.

Textbook readings and lecture presentations

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Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussions (2)

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the candidate will participate in 2 Discussions throughout this course. In each Discussion, the candidate will submit a thread of at least 300 words and at least 2 replies of at least 150 words each. (CLO: A, D)

Media Analysis Assignment

The candidate will compare coverage of a selected topic specific to The College and Its Governing Board and Staff in 3–4 different types of sources (newspapers, magazines, academic journals, books, professional association website). This assignment requires citations from 3–4 sources in current APA formatting, along with 1 relevant Bible verse. This media analysis will include a title page, a references page, and must have a body of work with a minimum of 800 words. (CLO: A, B, C, D, E)

Acceptable Use of AI Assignment

To ensure AI is used acceptably and legally within student affairs, institutions should adopt a written policy that defines acceptable and prohibited uses of AI, outlines data management procedures, and clarifies oversight responsibilities.

Part 1: Write an AI policy for an academic institution. This assignment (policy) must be 1,000–1,500 words and requires citations from 3–4 sources in current APA formatting. Student affairs professionals should receive regular training on AI ethics, privacy regulations, and accessibility requirements. Such education helps staff recognize potential risks and uphold institutional standards.

Part 2: Create a 20–25 slide PowerPoint training presentation for the policy you wrote in part 1.

Reflective PowerPoint Presentation Assignment

The candidate will create a 15–20-slide PowerPoint presentation exploring 1 of the course topics more in depth. Additionally, the candidate must type a 1,500–2,000-word script to align with the PowerPoint for a 30-minute presentation incorporating at least 3 relevant sources. (CLO: C, D, E)

Quizzes: Case Reviews (3)

The candidate will review and reflect upon 3 different precedent-setting case scenarios. Each quiz will contain 5 short answer questions regarding 3 case scenarios, allow 1 attempt, and have a 2-hour time limit. (CLO: A, B, C, D)