HE 609 Law and Policy in Higher Education
Focuses on the policy process as it is exemplified in making decisions with respect to higher education funding by the Federal Government. Recent legislation is analyzed in some depth, with comparisons to earlier periods and legislative approaches. The course seeks to help students analyze recent legislation and arrive at a basic understanding of the national policy context that influences American higher education. This seminar will also help students gain a greater understanding of the structures, functions, and issues facing state governance of higher education in the U.S., including the role of governing boards; relationship between the federal government and state higher education; appropriations and budgeting; financial aid; equity and access; and relationships between governing bodies and higher education institutions.