Universities and Students: A Guide to Rights, Responsibilities and Practical Remedies

by G.R. Evans, Jaswinder Gill

Overview

Legal actions by students against universities are growing in number, and the issues such actions raise are becoming a major concern for both teaching and administrative staff. This handbook is designed to clarify the legal framework that binds the student with the university or college.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749434656
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	02/01/2001
Series:	Guide to Rights, Responsibilities and Practical Remedies
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

G R Evans Jaswinder Gill, ,

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 Becoming a student; Chapter 2 The contract with the university; Chapter 3 Taking care of students; Chapter 4 Providing guidance and clear information about course and examination requirements; Chapter 5 Failing examinations; Chapter 6 Keeping the rules; Chapter 7 The staff-student boundary; Chapter 8 Complaints; Chapter 9 Getting help; Chapter 10 Remedies; Chapter 11 The student whistleblower and the university’s response to criticism; conclusion Conclusion;