Christopher Loss: A Deep Dive into In Loco Parentis
In loco parentis is the theory that colleges can, and ought to, act \u201cin the place of a parent\u201d with regard to their students. How has this philosophy guided the formation of the modern university, and how has the concept changed since its inception in the early 20th century? Christopher P. Loss, professor of history, public policy, and higher education at Vanderbilt University, joins ACTA\u2019s Erik Gross for a deep dive into one of the pivotal guiding philosophies in American higher education.