Legal Affairs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and 16 other federal departments and agencies are implementing a revised rule on Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (also known as the “Common Rule”) that will become effective Jan.21, 2019. 

On Tuesday, Oct. 30, University Policy 704, Animals on Campus, was revised to codify current practices with regard to student requests for emotional support animals (ESAs) in on-campus housing. 

Each fall, the Division of Institutional Integrity holds a legal symposium that focuses on important issues related to higher education.

This year’s event is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 16, in the Barnhardt Student Activity Center Salons. Registration is underway; participants can sign up to attend various sessions throughout the day:

Bradley (Brad) Trahan recently joined UNC Charlotte’s Office of Legal Affairs as assistant general counsel following a national search.

On Aug. 23, University Policy 301, Patent Policy was revised with the following changes: 

On Aug. 17,  University Policy 406, Code of Student Responsibility, was revised to (a) ensure compliance with federal, state and local law; federal and state guidance; and UNC System policy, (b) reflect current institutional practices and national best and emerging practices and (c) promote a policy that is easier to understand for the various stakeholders involved in the conduct process (e.g., students, representatives, administrators).

On Monday, June 11, Chancellor Philip L. Dubois approved the new University Policy 717, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

The use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), more commonly known as drones, on campus has increased significantly during the last few years. Use of such equipment presents great opportunities for the University but presents some risks that must be addressed as well.

The new University Policy 601.21, Acquisition and Disposition of Real Property by Lease, was approved. It provides guidelines for acquiring and disposing of real property by lease to ensure coordinated compliance with applicable laws, regulations and governing policies. 

Leases are governed by state statutes and require varying levels of approval. Depending on the annual rent amount, leases may require approval up to and including the Council of State and execution by the governor. 

University Policy 602.11, Gifts, Awards and Prizes was revised as follows.  

May is Internal Audit Awareness Month. During this observance and throughout the year, audit professionals work to raise awareness of the internal audit profession and its value to businesses and organizations.

The awareness efforts are not only to dispel misperceptions of the profession but also to enhance everyone’s knowledge of the essential role internal auditing plays in strong organizational governance, internal control and effective risk management.