| MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, PHD) | |||||
| PhD | TR-NQF-HE: Level 8 | QF-EHEA: Third Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 8 | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
| HEA5008 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Higher Education | Fall | 3 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| The course opens with the approval of the Department at the beginning of each semester |
| Language of instruction: | En |
| Type of course: | Departmental Elective |
| Course Level: | |
| Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator : | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi GÜLAY DALGIÇ |
| Course Objectives: | The course’s emphasis on ethics and the general concepts and sources of the law and regulations is based on the premise that all educational administrators and academics must have an understanding of ethics and also be very sensitive to and knowledgeable of the law of higher education. All post-secondary education members, teachers, staff and administrators, should understand state mandates and be committed to protecting individual rights, as well as assuring that ethical and legal duties and responsibilities are fulfilled. |
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The students who have succeeded in this course; a. will be able to understand basic aspects and general concepts of ethics and the law of higher education and their impact on the formulation of policy and decision making b. will be able to know the sources of the laws and regulations of higher education, and be able to conduct elementary legal research c. will be able to be able to identify potential problems that may or may not lead to mediation or litigation |
| An overview of ethics and the law as it affects the administrator and teacher in higher edu¬cation. The accent is on learning about ethics and the general concepts and sources of higher education law and regulations. Additionally, each student will select an individual problem area (case) for more detailed study. |
| Week | Subject | Related Preparation | |
| 1) | Welcome, Review of course requirements | ||
| 2) | Discussion of ethics in higher education | Ch1 Kaplin & Lee | |
| 3) | Ethical Issues in Higher Education | Ch1 Kaplin & Lee | |
| 4) | Hiring Issues | Ch2 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 5) | Hiring Issues Case study | Ch2 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 6) | Compensation and Employment Issues | Ch3 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 7) | Promotion and tenure Issues | Ch4 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 8) | Terminations, nonrenewals, and reductions in force | Ch5 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 9) | Academic freedom | Ch6 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 10) | Academic freedom Case study | Ch6 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 11) | Student disputes on academic matters | Ch7 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 12) | Student disputes on academic matters | Ch7 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 13) | Transcript and degree issues | Ch8 Goonen & Blechman | |
| 14) | Review | ||
| Course Notes: | Goonen, N. M. & Blechman, R. S. (1999). Higher Education Administration: A Guide to Legal, Ethical, and Practical Issues. USA: The GreenwoodEducators’Reference Collection. Kaplin, W. A. & Lee, B. A. (2006). The Law of Higher Education. CA: Jossey-Bass |
| References: | Bowers, C. A. (1998). The Paradox of Technology: What's Gained and Lost? Thought and Action, XIV(1), 49-57. Fino, J. J.Campus Software Regulations Can Threaten Academic Freedom. Retrieved December 1, 2003, from http://www.aaup.org/ publications/Footnotes/FN01/fn01jf.htm Harrison, D. L. (2002, May 28). Higher Education Issues After The USA Patriot Act. Retrieved November 20, 2003, from http:// www.nacua.org/documents/PatriotAct_Outline.pdf Simmons, J. (2000). The Future of Academic Freedom: Educational Technology and Academic Freedom. Retrieved November 13, 2003, from http://www.ed.psu.edu/acsde/deos/deosnews/ deosnews10_3.asp A survey of traditional and distance learning higher education members. (2000). National Education Association. Twigg, C. A. (2000). Who Owns Online Courses and Course Materials? Intellectual Property Policies for a New Learning Environment. Retrieved December 1, 2003, from http://www.center.rpi.edu/ PewSym/Mono2.html |
| Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
| Attendance | 14 | % 30 |
| Laboratory | % 0 | |
| Application | % 0 | |
| Field Work | % 0 | |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | % 0 | |
| Quizzes | % 0 | |
| Homework Assignments | 7 | % 15 |
| Presentation | % 0 | |
| Project | 1 | % 25 |
| Seminar | % 0 | |
| Midterms | % 0 | |
| Preliminary Jury | % 0 | |
| Final | 1 | % 30 |
| Paper Submission | % 0 | |
| Jury | % 0 | |
| Bütünleme | % 0 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 45 | |
| PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 55 | |
| Total | % 100 | |
| Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
| Course Hours | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Application | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Special Course Internship (Work Placement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Field Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 13 | 5 | 65 |
| Presentations / Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Homework Assignments | 7 | 7 | 49 |
| Quizzes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Preliminary Jury | 0 | ||
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paper Submission | 0 | ||
| Jury | 0 | ||
| Final | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 201 | ||
| No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
| Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution |