Mission Statement
The University Compliance Program is committed to providing support to help ensure that the University, in all of its functions, is in compliance with all federal and state laws as well as internal policies. The Compliance Program seeks also to provide support to help to ensure that those who represent the University, and act on its behalf, follow the highest ethical standards in carrying out their duties.
Primary responsibility for compliance remains in the individual units of the University (e.g., athletics, public safety, financial aid, procurement, student affairs, etc.). The Compliance Program will work closely with each unit to build on existing compliance structures such as reporting, establishment of policies and procedures, training and taking corrective actions where necessary. These efforts will identify and help to mitigate financial, operational, strategic and reputational risks to the University. The University Compliance Program will be housed in the Office of Senior Vice President and General Counsel. Senior Vice President and General Counsel Jonathan R. Alger serves as Chief Compliance Officer.
The Compliance Program will provide support in several areas, including:
- Ensuring a commitment and culture of compliance and ethics at Rutgers from the top administration and throughout the University;
- Coordination of compliance efforts and information, including reporting requirements, University policies and procedures, and contact information of those with primary compliance responsibilities;
- Ensuring that each unit of the University is providing appropriate training in the relevant areas of compliance;
- Monitoring changes in external laws and regulations, both state and federal, and supporting efforts to address them;
- Assisting in identifying gaps in University policies, and aiding the appropriate offices with efforts to address deficiencies;
- Ensuring that any violations are addressed by appropriate corrective action;
- Periodically monitoring the compliance program to ensure that it is working effectively and efficiently at a very high level.
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Office of Vice President and General Counsel
Winants Hall, Room 402
7 College Avenue
New Brunswick, NJ
08901-1258
732/932-7697
Fax: 732/932-8473
Email for general questions:
counsel@oldqueens.rutgers.edu
