Office of the General Counsel
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- University Bylaws
- Board of Trustees' Policies, Planning, and Procedures Manual
- University Policies
- Policies by Responsible Official: Office of the General Counsel
- Government Reviews Protocol
- Faculty Senate Constitution and Bylaws
- Staff Council Constitution and Bylaws
- Student Government Association Constitution
- Officers' Handbook
- Human Resource Policies
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
Helpful Resources
Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity (AAEO)
The Mission of AAEO is to create a diverse, nondiscriminatory learning and working environment for the University of Vermont community by promoting inclusion, respect and equity. Please contact AAEO regarding diversity, hiring and harassment, and the steps to take if you have been discriminated against.
Compliance and Privacy Services
Please contact the Office of Compliance and Privacy Services for such things as regulatory responsibilities, audits and investigations, records retention and privacy, and data breaches.
Ethics and Compliance Reporting Help Line
Employees are encouraged to use this line to address questions regarding compliance issues or anonymously to report incidents or situations that may involve violations of the University's Code of Business Conduct or other policy standards or legal requirements. (877) 310-0413
International Education (OIE)
Please contact the Office of International Education regarding immigration services for international students, scholars, faculty, and staff.
Legal Services, Student
Student Legal Services (SLS) is a student-run organization, funded by the Student Government Association, which aids students on campus with legal problems. Legal counsel is provided by two attorneys from the Burlington law firm of Blodgett, Watts, Volk & Sussman, P.C., whose services SLS retains. Please contact Student Legal Services for personal matters.
311-D Davis Center, Emily Demicco, legal@uvm.edu
Mandated Reporting: Abuse of Minors; Crimes
Police Services, UVM
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: (802) 656-3473
Policies, UVM Institutional Policy Website
Policies for Which Office of the General Counsel is the Responsible Official
| Policy # | Title |
| 8.0.3.2 | Contract Approval and Signatory Authority |
| UOP4 | Cost Assessments under the Vermont Public Records Act |
| 8.0.2.4 | Records and Documents Request |
| 8.0.1.1 | Supoenas, Complaints, Warrants |
| 8.0.4.1 | University Seal |
Risk Management & Safety
Please contact the Department of Risk Management and Safety for issues such as workplace safety, environmental safety, emergency planning, travel safety, on the job injuries, and insurance and claims management.
All materials provided on this website, including the contents of linked pages, are provided for general informational purposes only. While we seek to provide links to current and authoritative information, neither UVM nor this office guarantees the accuracy of information accessible online; therefore, this information must not be relied upon as substitute for legal advice from a qualified attorney. Please contact a UVM Office of the General Counsel attorney to obtain current legal advice specifically responsive to your questions.