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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:

Risk Management

Environmental Health and Safety

Internal Auditor

FERPA - Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act

Employee Grievance Procedure (non-faculty)

Policy Against Sexual Harassment

Workplace Violence Policy

Employee Standards of Conduct

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

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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