The Office of the General Counsel

The purpose of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Web Page is to provide the User with quick and easy access to information on a variety of legal topics pertinent to higher education.  The Site provides a tutorial on basic areas of law as well as a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) and a Hot Topics list designed to provide an introduction to important new legal decisions and statutes. 

The Site also provides a link to the most updated Trustee Regulations and Bylaws; University Regulations; and University Information Circulars. 

The User is encouraged to contact OGC for assistance with specific legal questions or issues.

The User may want to review relevant topics prior to contacting OGC.

LINKS

UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE 

Current Regulations and Presidential Directives

Trustee Bylaws

Wyoming Constitution and State Statutes

Legislative and Federal Relations

LEGAL ISSUES

ADA

Civil Rights

Contracts

Employment Issues

FERPA

Intellectual Property

Legal Resources

Subpoenas

Wyoming Public Records Act

OTHER UNIVERSITY POLICIES

Other University Policies

 HOT TOPICS

 Affirmative Action

DISCLAIMER -- The Office of General Counsel does not intend the information on this site as a substitute for legal counsel and advice. It is intended solely as an informational resource. University personnel should contact the Office of General Counsel when matters of serious legal consequence are at issue.