I am hoping that someone on this list can help me locate the original source for a PDF file that I am sure I found somewhere on Google. Here is the text of the first page (page 71) of the file that I have:
Chapter IV
FACULTY LIABILITY
I. Overview
INTRODUCTION
Faculty members are agents of their employers—the college
or university. In that capacity, the college is liable or responsible
for their acts that occur during the normal course of business. In
some instances, faculty members personally will be named in a
lawsuit. In almost every case, unless there is some egregious
conduct or some particular statute on which to base liability, they
will not be found personally liable. Of course, if liability is
assessed, the college will have to assume responsibility and
provide compensation. For example, inadequate supervision of
students in laboratories or during athletic activities, or libelous
statements by the student press may result in a college being
liable for money damages.
Personal liability for damages due to negligence may exist for
individuals, such as trustees, officers, faculty, and staff, if they (1)
actually performed the negligent act or failed to take required
