Legal Affairs and Policies

With a focus on education and proactive leadership, Legal Affairs and Policies seeks to ensure the college’s compliance with legal obligations under state, federal and local law; advise members of the executive team, faculty and staff on college matters; conduct training programs on departmental and institutional legal obligations; and make recommendations for new or updated college procedures and policies.

On the rare occasion when litigation is unavoidable, Legal Affairs and Policies serves as a liaison to, and oversees the work of, external counsel in the defense of lawsuits. This reactive management of the college’s legal health is not optimal but is a sometimes necessary approach which, if done with sufficient proactive planning, will minimize the negative consequences that can flow from litigation.

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