The supreme court's ruling in "Christian Legal Society v. Martinez", its most important case to date on student associational activities, upheld a policy at a public law school in California that required recognized student organizations (or clubs) to admit "all-comers" even if they disagreed with organizational goals and…

This work reviews race-based admission and its alternatives, as well as the benefits of diversity on college campuses. This entails an overview of the research regarding the effectiveness of class-based approaches to achieving diversity and evidence of the importance of establishing a critical mass of persons of color at predominately white…

Academic dishonesty poses a threat to the goals of every educational institution. This article draws heavily from current literature and case law to provide an overview of academic dishonesty, paying particular attention to associated legal aspects, such as due process, the content and communication of policies, sanctions, prevention, and…

The United States Supreme Court has had a significant role in the exploration and definition of affirmative action in this country. No more so than in the recent decisions related to the University of Michigan admissions cases. This article will explore the historical role of the U.S. Supreme Court and the decisions that this entity has made in…

The "Talking Stick" is published bimonthly, six times a year in January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, and November/December by the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. Each issue is divided into three sections, namely: Features, Columns, and Departments. These sections contain…

The "Talking Stick" is published bimonthly, six times a year in January/February, March/April, May/June, July/August, September/October, and November/December by the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International. Each issue is divided into three sections: Features, Columns, and Departments. These sections contain articles…

This handy desk reference will help readers and their institutions develop and maintain a professional environment that will maximize efficiencies and provide the necessary skills to properly manage operations and portfolios while ensuring that students receive fair and equitable service and opportunities. Written for business officers, financial…

Regarding the University of Michigan affirmative action cases, addresses: (1) "What did the Supreme Court rule in 'Grutter' and 'Gratz'"?; "How are the rulings a departure?"; (2) impact of state referenda prohibiting race-conscious admissions; (3) ways of dealing with admissions and financial aid post-"Grutter"; and (4) applicants to other than…

This issue of "Diversity Digest" contains articles and resources focused on the lasting lessons, legacies, and spirit of the 1954 "Brown v. Board of Education" decision. This year of the fiftieth anniversary, filled with ceremonies, celebrations, and commemorations of that decision has highlighted many well known and lesser known people who fought…

Summarizes some of 2001's more interesting and important court cases regarding free speech in higher education, commenting on their effects on case law. (EV)

Summarizes some of 2001's more interesting and important court cases regarding tort litigation in higher education, commenting on their effects on case law. (EV)

Summarizes some of 2001's more interesting and important court cases regarding disciplinary and academic decisions by higher education institutions, commenting on their effects on case law. (EV)

Summarizes some of 2001's more interesting and important court cases regarding employment discrimination in higher education, commenting on their effects on case law. (EV)

Summarizes some of 2001's more interesting and important court cases regarding discrimination against students in higher education, commenting on their effects on case law. (EV)

Summarizes some of 2001's more interesting and important court cases regarding disability discrimination in higher education, commenting on their effects on case law. (EV)