Office of Chief of
Staff / General Counsel
Deborah T. Wilkins
Wetherby Administration Bldg. 125
1906 College Heights Blvd, #11001
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1001
Phone (270) 745-5398
Fax (270) 745-4492
University Attorney
Faye McKeage
Administrative Assistant
The Office of the Chief of Staff / General Counsel is
responsible for the overall management of the President’s Office and delegation
of tasks related to the President or the President’s Chief of Staff. It is the responsibility of the Chief of
Staff to see that the President’s goals are achieved and the initiatives of the
President are brought to successful conclusion, to brief the President on
policy issues, analyze proposals, assist in the process strategic decision
making, including the summarization of key issues, represent the President as
directed and ensure that the President’s directives are sufficiently addressed
by appropriate parties. In addition, the Chief of Staff / General Counsel
provides advice, assistance, and guidance on legal issues. Western Kentucky
University, as an institute of higher learning, seeks to provide the highest
quality faculty and staff and a superior working and learning environment for
the campus community.
Other links of
interest:
Environmental Health and
Safety
FERPA -
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Employee
Grievance Procedure (non-faculty)
Policy
Against Sexual Harassment
Equal Opportunity /
504 / ADA Compliance
Insurance Information / Study
Abroad and Other Off Campus Activities
Administrative
Policy: Consensual Relations between Faculty and Students
Sovereign Immunity - Qualified Immunity Summary
NEW:
Deborah T.
Wilkins received her undergraduate degree from WKU in 1982 (BA in History) and
her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1986.
Prior to joining WKU as General Counsel in 1994, Wilkins was in private
practice as a partner in the law firm of Campbell, Kerrick and Grise, where
part of her duties included representing WKU as outside legal counsel.
Date Last
Modified:
June 6 , 2008