Graduates should possess a broad understanding of the legal foundations and constraints which affect College Student Affairs practice. Specifically, students should possess:
- an understanding of the federal and state regulatory environments in which institutions of higher education operate;
- an understanding of the major constitutional issues involved in college student affairs administration;
- an understanding of the basic liability and contractual issues involved in college student affairs practice.
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This website was designed as a springboard for student affairs professionals seeking further understanding and advice (not professional legal counsel) on a variety of legal issues. Fifty websites and reviews are available addressing topics such as: liability and risk management, federal regulations, college and the constitution, student discipline and alcohol on campus, personnel and employment issues, legal issues related to students and employees with disabilities, sexual harassment, information technology, copyright and intellectual property, and crisis management.
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Each semester High Sierra, as a program, accepts risks by hiring undergraduate students to drive their peers in fifteen passenger vans. These vehicles are known to have high rollover rates and are the only transportation available to High Sierra students. Recognizing the liability involved in utilizing these vehicles I created this workshop for student drivers. This workshop includes lecture, discussion, and behind the wheel mountain driving practice all designed to help minimize risk and prepare drivers for some of the unique challenges posed by driving in the mountains.
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Virtually any student affairs position will inevitably include assessment and research at some point. I desire to offer students the same care and respect while researching and interviewing that I would offer in counseling or through programming events. Therefore, I completed this two hour online training session entitled, "Human Participant Protections Education for Research Teams."
