My question involves education law in the State of: Maine.
I attend a private university in which the student handbook maintains a disclaimer specifically stating; "The provisions of the student handbook do not constitute a contract, express or implied..."
I would like to know the rights I have as a student; specifically, if the expectations outlined in this student handbook are applicable to enrolled students. If the student handbook is not contractual, then why am I or the university expected to follow them? This post is for personal interest only and I am not facing or plan on facing any disciplinary actions.
I feel that this notion voids all disciplinary actions and/or policies outlined in the student handbook and would like to have some insight on how the legal interpretation of the above disclaimer would proceed in a court of law. I am asking this out of personal interest, as stated, due to growing concerns of an over-reaching-authoritarian administration.
My recent concerns that have spiked my interest in this topic are due to the university administrators demanding that students attend classes that are part of the curriculum and/or attend meetings that are NOT a part of the curriculum; specifically, class information sessions that do not contribute to my education (I did not pay for). Furthermore, of lesser concerns, the handbook states that three (3) absences or more in classes of the curriculum (paid for) may result in a drop in my grade. If I am a student in good standing (top 10% of my class) and decide against attending a lecture; do they have the legal authority to discipline me if the student hand book is not contractual?
Thank you for your time and considerations.
I attend a private university in which the student handbook maintains a disclaimer specifically stating; "The provisions of the student handbook do not constitute a contract, express or implied..."
I would like to know the rights I have as a student; specifically, if the expectations outlined in this student handbook are applicable to enrolled students. If the student handbook is not contractual, then why am I or the university expected to follow them? This post is for personal interest only and I am not facing or plan on facing any disciplinary actions.
I feel that this notion voids all disciplinary actions and/or policies outlined in the student handbook and would like to have some insight on how the legal interpretation of the above disclaimer would proceed in a court of law. I am asking this out of personal interest, as stated, due to growing concerns of an over-reaching-authoritarian administration.
My recent concerns that have spiked my interest in this topic are due to the university administrators demanding that students attend classes that are part of the curriculum and/or attend meetings that are NOT a part of the curriculum; specifically, class information sessions that do not contribute to my education (I did not pay for). Furthermore, of lesser concerns, the handbook states that three (3) absences or more in classes of the curriculum (paid for) may result in a drop in my grade. If I am a student in good standing (top 10% of my class) and decide against attending a lecture; do they have the legal authority to discipline me if the student hand book is not contractual?
Thank you for your time and considerations.
Education Law Issues: Non-Contractual Student Handbook
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