Suchergebnisse

A recent shift in the federal government-higher education relationship is examined. The following reasons are offered for higher education's refusal to more vigorously resist federal encroachment on its autonomy: (1) its attention was focused on the wrong kind of threat; (2) federal involvement was useful for solving campus problems & often was consistent with academic objectives & values; (3) the rise of public institutions altered the receptivity of higher education to accepting federal funds & pursuing direct solutions to society's problems; & (4) aloofness from partisan politics kept higher education from vigorously defending its own interests. The following future alternatives are delineated: (A) a reorganization of higher education to make it a clear, systematic agent of national policy, or (B) a successful effort by higher education to convert itself into an effective national interest group. Modified HA.

The federal government as a civil litigant -- Federal sovereign immunity and statutory waivers -- Specific statutory waivers of sovereign immunity -- General statutory waivers of sovereign immunity -- Suits against federal officers or employees -- Binding the federal government -- Attorney&#x;s fees: limitations and awards -- The United States as plaintiff