Kent M Weeks

Civility is a big issue on campuses these days and I was looking for a way to incorporate it into my classes and my job as an administrator. Our Freshman reading program was Forni's Choosing Civility which I found a little tedious ( as did many of my students). I came across this one and liked it because it less intimidating than the Forni' book both in size and structure. While this may seem like common sense to some people, there are many more to whom it is not.This was one of the chief complaints I heard about from my students about the subject, yet the roommate and class disruption issues continued to persist. Also there is something about the campus environment come October seems to make people forget.

The book is written in very easy down to earth language and is very current which I think makes it relevant to the millennial s. The case studies were also very accurate and descriptive.

Overall, from an administrator who consistently deals with conduct and other uncivil behaviors on campus I think this book can be a solid starting point for initiating discussion and ideas with students.… (meer)

This 1996 manual provides examples of policy options for use by colleges and universities. Each section has a common format that includes an Overview of the general topic and Sample Policies. Each separate policy is identified by a check mark. A Selected Bibliography is provided at the end of each chapter.

Written by attorney, Kent Weeks, this compendious manual covers policies related to Student Codes, Cheating, Plagiarism, Computer Use, Drugs, Alcohol, Discrimination, Harassment, Disabilities, Judicial Systems, Grade Appeals, Crime on Campus, Academic Freedom, Student Publications, and Student Records.… (meer)

This 1994 publication was as good or better for me than any legal advice I could get by consulting an attorney about student affairs.

In a series of essays, Mr. Weeks covers the US Constitution and its relevance to Independent Colleges, Liability and Releases of Liability, College Rules and Liability, Student Discipline for On-Campus and Off-Campus Misconduct, Campus Security, Alcohol Use by Students, AIDS and the Campus, Disclosure and Retention of Student Records. A Selected Bibliography follows each topic.… (meer)

This 1993 book kept me as a college administrator from making hasty decisions that had the potential of creating far-reaching legal implications for my college.

Mr. Weeks provides a broad overview of major federal statutes and regulations that affect independent colleges. Each chapter follows a common format for easy reference: Overview and Purpose of the Act, Institutions and Individuals Affected, Effective Date of the Act, Detailed Discussion of the Act, Matters to Review, and Enforcement and Compliance Agency.… (meer)