Office of General Counsel

Issued by the Office of General Counsel, The Tennessee Board of Regents*

Definition of Employee

For the purpose of this statement, the term “employee” means any person who is employed in the service of The Tennessee Board of Regents system and whose compensation is paid either by the TBR System Office or a TBR college through its payroll system.

• Divisive Concepts Notice

Rules of the Tennessee Board of Regents (kept by the Secretary of State): Includes the following rules that apply to the TBR system:

Federal Laws, Regulations, and Agencies

• United States Code: Provides current United States statutes, through the Cornell University Law School
• Code of Federal Regulations: Provides current federal rules and regulations

Federal and State Laws, Regulations, and Agencies

Find information about and external links to frequently used federal and state law, regulation, and agency websites. Learn more.

Tennessee Higher Education Rules, Claims, and Commissions

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The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) provides legal services and advice to the TBR system institutions. The OGC offers advice on a broad range of initiatives, policy matters, issues, and situations. Other duties include serving as a liaison with TBR subcouncils, and review of system contracts. The General Counsel also maintains Policies and Guidelines.