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Searching for Outlines using NACUA's Outline Guide Universal Subject Matter Index


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              Searching for Outlines Using NACUA's Outline Guide
                          Universal Subject Matter Index

NACUA's Outline Guide is a convenient reference to all outlines resulting from NACUA Annual Conferences and CLE workshops. The outlines are organized by the Universal Subject Matter Index (USMI), which follows the same classification of higher education law topics as NACUA’s Legal Reference Service.

1. To access the Outline Guide Universal Subject Matter Index Search, move your cursor to the Legal Reference Service drop-down menu and select "Outline Guide."

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2. Select the option for "Search The Outline Guide using NACUA's USMI Index"

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3.  Click on one of USMI main headings to search for available outlines.

 

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4. Each Main USMI Heading has subcategories to help narrow your search.
When you click on the subcategory, you will be directed to the Outline Guide for that area.

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5.  Each outline reference contains:

  • the title of the outline
  • the author
  • the nature of the outline (e.g. narrative or topical, with citations or case summaries, bibliographies or attachments)
  • the length of the outline
  • the program where presented
  • the main headings used in the outline by the author

If the outline is available on-line, there will be a Hyperlink to access the outline (If the outline is available in alternative formats, there will be links for both MS-Word and Adobe.pdf versions)


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6. Most outlines (since 1995) are available on-line. If the outline is not available on-line, you can order documents by calling the Legal Reference Service (202-833-8390) or sending them an e-mail at lrs@nacua.org, including the document title and number along with your contact information. All LRS documents are free of charge to NACUA members.

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