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When Does a College Assume a Duty to Protect Students? A Continuing Dilemma

Author: Ralph Gerstein.; Lois Gerstein .

Source: Volume 11, Number 03, Spring 2010 , pp.63-65(3)

Abstract:

This article discusses the problem of colleges being at greater risk of liability if they take affirmative action to help or protect students. It cites court cases where colleges were sued for taking action but not assuming special duty towards protecting the students. As a result, many colleges reduce the risk by only offering a service or hotline but not taking enough action to ensure student safety.

Keywords: Leary v. Wesleyan University; Coghlan v. Beta Pi Fraternity; Mullins v. Pine Manor College; McClure v. Fairfield University; Furek v. University of Delaware;

Affiliations: 1: Co-Editor; 2: Co-Editor.