Discussion 2

 Public institutions and their officers are fully subject to the constraints of the federal Constitution, whereas private institutions and their officers are not" (p. 32). This is among the core sets of foundational principles in higher education. In addition, regional accrediting bodies play a significant role.

In an initial post, discuss the implications of the difference between public and private colleges and universities on institutional policies, programs, and practices by type of institution, and evaluate the role of regional accrediting bodies and associated legal issues. Include examples and citations to support your arguments.