The conflict that often develops between university administrations and students wishing to form a gay student organization is discussed. Cases addressing the rights of gay student organizations are analyzed. (MLW)

Public institutions of higher education often violate the rights to freedom of association, equal protection of the law, and due process to which fraternities are entitled. Examines the following issues: (1) institutional recognition; (2) institutional control; (3) withdrawal of recognition; (4) legal standards of Interfraternity and Panhellenic…

This report doucments a hearing to extend authorization of appropriations under the Vocational Education Act of 1963. The discussion focuses on the role of the nine vocational student organizations in vocational education. Testimony includes prepared statements, letters, and supplemental materials from six individuals representing the Health…

While the courts have said that public schools may not permit extracurricular religious groups to meet at school, Congress's Equal Access Act says that under certain conditions they must. The Supreme Court will review the issue. A copy of the Equal Access Act is provided. (DCS)

Discusses court decisions in relation to the Equal Access Act and provides two sample policies for schools to follow. One limits student activities, and the second allows noncurriculum-related student meetings. (MD)

It is argued that the court decision in Widmar v. Vincent, striking down a university's restriction on building use for religious activities, is consistent with the First Amendment's Establishment Clause precedent, does not threaten to undermine its purpose or intended reach, and may in fact clarify it. (MSE)

Examines higher education institutional liability in the following areas: (1) in tort, based on negligence, for physical harm to students; (2) in tort, for defamation flowing from student media; and (3) in contract, arising out of student organizations' business relationships with third parties. (222 references) (MLF)

Supporting Greek life has been an important educational initiative for many colleges and universities. Although Greek students are typically involved with the college and community, there are other aspects of Greek culture, such as hazing and alcohol abuse, which are troublesome to university administrators. This document discusses standards, set…

This is a student and employee guide to a drug-free school and workplace for State University of New York Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome. It details college policy prohibiting drugs and alcoholic beverages, notes the obligations of the college regarding notification, establishes that student attendance and staff employment require…

Simply because an off-campus speaker plans to lecture on a religious topic provides no compelling state interest on the part of school officials in denying access to the campus. Available from the Christian Legal Society, Box 2069, Oak Park, Illinois 60303; $5.00 per year. (Author)

Student religious groups and individuals have rights equal to those of any other student groups or individuals to expression and exercise of their beliefs. Available from the Christian Legal Society, Box 2069, Oak Park, Illinois 60303; $5.00 per year. (Author/IRT)

This manual is designed to provide educators with information, procedures, and materials for complying with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and promoting sex equity in extracurricular programs. The manual is comprised of four major sections. The first section presents the legal and educational context for complying with Title IX and…

A Supreme Court decision requiring a state university to allow a student group to hold religious services in campus facilities is reviewed. The decision was admittedly a narrow one, leaving several issues for later consideration, but it does signal a lightening of longtime prohibitions on campus religious activity. (MSE)

This is a description of the University of Bridgeport's (UB/Connecticut) drug and alcohol abuse prevention standards and resources for students and employees. Described first are UB standards of conduct for students regarding controlled substances and alcohol. Included here are policies on the right of staff to inspect dormitory rooms, off campus…

Three recent federal court decisions dealt with the use of public university and public school facilities by student groups for religious activities. In "Widmar v. Vincent," the United States Supreme Court decided that the University of Missouri at Kansas City was not justified in its denial of permission to a registered student…