Campus Connection-Hayes School of Music

On Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, the staff of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) had lunch at the Hayes School of Music with Dean  Dr. James Douthit, Dr. Soo Goh, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Scott Wynne, Professor of Music Industries Studies and Chief Recording Engineer; Dr. Laura Brown, Associate  Professor of Music Therapy, Jessica Yandow, Business Officer and Wendy Jarema, Executive Assistant to the Dean.  The two departments came together to learn more about each other and discussed how the OGC could assist the School of Music and support its operations and endeavors.   The Office of General Counsel was given a tour of the impressive School of Music, including the Arnold and Muriel G. Rosen Concert Hall, The Nancy and Neil Schaffel Recital Hall, The Nicholas Erneston Music Library, and the Robert G. Gilley Recording Studio.  Below are some photographs from our fantastic tour:

    

Policy Manual

 

The Office of General Counsel maintains the policies contained in the Appalachian State University Policy Manual which are applicable to all faculty, staff, students and visitors of the University.

University Policies are developed, reviewed, revised, approved and published in accordance with the standards and procedures specified in University Policy 101, Policy on Policies.

The following are recently revised or newly implemented Appalachian State University policies:

 

Campus Connections-Student Affairs

On Thursday, April 6, 2023, the Office of General Counsel met over breakfast in the beautiful Plemmons Student Union with JJ Brown, Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, Matt Dull, Associate Vice-Chancellor, Jeff Cathey, Assistant Vice-Chancellor, Margaret Bumgarner, Interim Assistant Vice-Chancellor and Judy Haas, Dean of Students.  The two departments came together to learn more about the staff and the functions of each department and how the OGC could assist Student Affairs in its operations.  The Office of General Counsel was given a tour of the Student Union, including the Career Development Center and the Student Veterans Resource Center.  Below are some photographs from our meeting:

    

Campus Connection-Athletics

On February 17th, 2023, the Office of General Counsel and several staff members in the ASU Athletics Department came together to learn more about the functions of each department and how the OGC could assist the Athletic Department.  The OGC staff was given a tour of the beautiful athletic training facilities.  Below are some pictures from the meeting.

    

“The Belt”

“To Be the Man, You Gotta Beat the Man”-Ric Flair

WOOOOOOO!  Inspired by wrestling great Ric Flair, “The Belt” is awarded to Office of General Counsel Staff who deserve extra-special recognition for exemplary work or accomplishments.  Recipients of “The Belt” from most recent (left): Grace Wagner, Paul Meggett (2-time winner!)  Meghan Wills, Wendy Hildebran, Sarah Rupp, Emily Cornett, Jennifer Chrisohon (2-time winner!) Melissa Blocker, Lane Moody, Crawford Cleveland III, and Paul Meggett