College Catalogs: Avoid Mistakes and Legal Claims in 2025-26 School Year

A catalog is a legal document that informs students about college and academic policies and lists course offerings. Counselors and other staff also use them to help students decide how to further their education. Colleges and universities underestimate catalogs' importance. Your course catalog must be precise, transparent, and legally sound. Course catalogs aren't just guides; they help shape students' futures. Students rely on them for planning semesters and careers, and they are the basis of contractual agreements between institutions and students.

During this presentation, Dr. Jim Castagnera will explore the practical and legal aspects of a document that is taken for granted by too many higher education institutions. By publishing and monitoring an effective course catalog, you will manage students' expectations and reduce your institution's risks and liabilities.