Legal Aspects of Program Closure.

Hample, Stephen R.

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ERIC Number: EJ271408

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982

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Legal Aspects of Program Closure.

Hample, Stephen R.

Journal of the College and University Personnel Association, v33 n2 p47-53 Sum 1982

Legal issues in program discontinuance and resulting lawsuits are considered, including liability to the faculty, students, and other constituencies; freedom of speech; due process; contractual obligations; legal defense; and consideration of program alternatives. A list of related resources is appended. (MSE)

Descriptors: College Programs, Contracts, Court Litigation, Due Process, Faculty College Relationship, Freedom of Speech, Higher Education, Legal Problems, Legal Responsibility, Mergers, Program Termination, School Responsibility, Student College Relationship, Transfer Policy

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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