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Kent Kauffman, "Navigating Choppy Waters: Key Legal Issues College Faculty Need to Know" (Rowman & Littlefield, 2025)

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Syllabi and Their Legal Implications

This chapter explores the complex nature of syllabi as perceived contracts in academia, highlighting their lack of legal binding elements. It also discusses ownership of faculty-created course materials amidst the rise of online learning, delving into copyright law and the implications of the 'work for hire' doctrine.

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