The Office of General Counsel is charged with providing legal assistance for all institutional issues of the University and those of 美国健康. The 校董会, the 总统, the Provost, Vice 总统s, and other designated administrative officers may seek legal guidance directly from the Office of General Counsel. 其他员工，员工， faculty, or departments should direct legal requests through one of the administrators 上面所提到的.
Some of the services we provide to the University include:
- Managing all litigation involving the University;
- Drafting and/or reviewing and approving University contracts through the University’s Contract Approval System;
- Investigating and responding to claims involving the University made to state and federal administrative agencies;
- Drafting and maintaining the University’s 模板库;
- Drafting, revising, and interpreting University policies;
- Coordinating responses to third-party subpoenas;
- Managing open record requests; and
- Conducting University training.
The Office of General Counsel aims to provide prompt and pertinent guidance to University administrators navigating the complex and ever-changing higher education legal landscape. By staying abreast of current legal developments, the Office of General Counsel is able to proactively support the University’s educational mission.