University Counsel

The University Counsel is responsible for advising the President and the Board of Trustees on all legal issues relating to the statutory and regulatory environment of higher education in New Jersey; reviewing all contracts involving the University; and reviewing the legal aspects of internal University policies and procedures.

The University Counsel processes appeals to the University Board of Trustees. An individual aggrieved by the determination of a final University authority may petition the Board for review of the decision. The guidelines for appeals to the Board are available in the office of the University Counsel and Sprague Library.

The University Counsel processes all employment-based immigration applications and petitions for international faculty and staff sponsored by the University, and assists and advises undocumented students. Additionally, the University Counsel provides the University community with information, direction, and support regarding national immigration issues, as well as compliance-related training.