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- As the
University’s in-house legal officers, the General Counsel and
Associate General Counsel for Compliance Support advise the
President, the Board of Trustees, the deans, and the administration
on all legal matters pertaining to their responsibilities on behalf
of the University. The Office of General Counsel is responsible for
providing legal representation, preventative legal advice and
review, and legal opinions on all substantive issues of law relating
to the University’s exercise of its academic mission.
More specifically, the Office of General Counsel provides a wide
variety of legal services, including:
• Advice/facilitation/oversight on statutory/regulatory
compliance issues and programs
• Education and training of administrators, faculty, and staff
on legal issues affecting the University’s programmatic goals
• Representation of the University in litigation
• Review and revision of University policies, procedures, and
handbooks
• Advice to official committees including faculty, staff, and
those charged with student discipline and honor violations
• Supervision of outside counsel retained to assist with matters
requiring specialized legal expertise
The General Counsel reports to the Board of Trustees and the
President.
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