Legal Concerns with Academic Engagement Programs in Developing Countries

Universities and other institutions of higher learning have seen an increase in the number of academic programs that involve engagement with external communities, especially in the developing world. These programs may include travel abroad, community service, or the design and commercialization of n...

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Published in:International journal for service learning in engineering 2015-10, Vol.10 (2), p.18-28
Main Authors: Eckman, Molly, Kriner, Ellie, Mehta, Khanjan, Prucino, Kevin, Lian, Meng, Tang, Xiling, Erickson, Jeffrey
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Universities and other institutions of higher learning have seen an increase in the number of academic programs that involve engagement with external communities, especially in the developing world. These programs may include travel abroad, community service, or the design and commercialization of new products. Despite this growth, many faculty and program leaders remain unaware of the legal concerns and challenges that might arise on these types of activities. This article informs faculty on the legal nuances relevant to different types of academic engagement programs. Representative examples of each type of program are used to illustrate legal concerns that may arise, and compromise academic engagement programs.
ISSN:1555-9033
1555-9033
DOI:10.24908/ijsle.v10i2.6012