Navigating Choppy Waters: Key Legal Issues Faculty Need to Know is a timely, relevant, and much needed resource to equip those of us working in the higher education sector with the knowledge, perspectives, and strategies to help navigate an increasingly complex legal environment. Faculty members, administrators, policymakers, and others working on college and university campuses will find this book accessible, informative, and illuminating in terms of the issues and ideas presented. Indeed, Professor Kauffman has produced an invaluable, welcome addition to aid in our ongoing professional development.
— Stephen P. Hundley, Professor of Organizational Leadership at Indiana University Indianapolis and Host of Leading Improvements in Higher Education Podcast
Sometimes, one doesn’t realize how much they need a book – or class – until they have it in front of them. Navigating Choppy Waters is one of those books. For those faculty who already understand that litigation and other legal threats are increasing, this is a book that will help. For those who really haven’t thought about it, you should, and Kent Kauffman’s book is a great resource to have.
— Timothy Fort, Eveleigh Professor of Business Ethics, Kelley School of Business at Indiana University
Every professor, every Dean, every university administrator needs this book. It blows away legal myths and teaches the law in a way anyone can understand. Laced with humor and horror stories from the higher education headlines, it is clear, compelling, and extraordinarily useful. I could scarcely put it down, and I'm no lawyer.
— Moira Marsh, President of the Indiana Conference of the AAUP and chair of the Faculty Board of Review at Indiana University-Bloomington
Navigating Choppy Waters is the essential guide I wish I had during my two decades in higher education. Kauffman empowers faculty to navigate legal risks, intellectual property issues, and the true scope of tenure and academic freedom, all while engaging readers to predict outcomes of real cases. A must-read for any faculty member seeking clarity and protection in their roles.
— Bonni Stachowiak, Producer and Host of Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast
Navigating Choppy Waters is a true boon to college teachers. Whether you're curious about the implications of AI for your teaching and research, want to ensure you use innovative teaching methods responsibly, or simply desire to be well informed about the legal questions you may encounter, it is an indispensable resource. Through these pages, Kent Kauffman serves as your critical friend and confidant, at the ready to help you navigate the legal issues of the academic world confidently and responsibly.
— Gregg W. Wentzell, Editor-in-Chief, Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, Miami University (Ohio)