STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Office of the Vice President and General Counsel would like to welcome—and introduce—our newest attorney, Jeff Goetz. Jeff will serve as an Assistant General Counsel, providing expertise in international transactions and in conducting university operations abroad. For additional information, please see Jeff’s bio on our “Who We Are” page.

The OVPGC also welcomes Kylie Ayers.  Kylie will be serving as the Office’s Director of Administrative Services, as well as Executive Assistant to the Vice President and General Counsel.  Prior to joining our Office, Kylie served as Executive Assistant for the Vice President for Engagement, Bill Stephan.

Finally, we would like to recognize and congratulate Janis Christy on her retirement after 26 years of service to the University.  Janis served as the OVPGC’s Executive Administrative Assistant and the IUB Office Manager since 1997.  We wish her well and thank her for her tremendous dedication and service to the University and this Office.

Mission

In order to ensure the preeminence of Indiana University, the Office of the Vice President and General Counsel (OVPGC) advises, assists, counsels, defends, and solves problems to protect and advance IU and its mission.

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