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Emergency Alert
UDC Operating Remotely on Thursday, Jan. 29

The University of the District of Columbia’s academic and administrative offices will conduct business remotely on Thursday, Jan. 29. All on-campus activities, including athletic-related activities, are cancelled.

Staff: Contact your immediate supervisor with questions or for further instruction regarding remote work expectations. 

Faculty: Reach out to your immediate supervisor and/or the dean for questions and further instruction regarding the transition to emergency remote instruction (ERI).  The Center for the Advancement of Learning (CAL) is available to support faculty with instructional continuity, including support for Blackboard, Zoom, Webex and other teaching and learning technologies. 

CAL Faculty Support Resources

calhelpdesk@udc.edu 
Virtual Office Hours
Consultation Request Form

For learning technology tools and on-demand faculty resources, please visit CAL’s website.

Students: Due to inclement weather, the university will be closed to face-to-face operations. Instruction will be moved to emergency remote, including synchronous and asynchronous methods. Certain laboratory, clinical, and other hands-on classes for which in-person instruction is a requirement may necessitate a make-up lesson, but every effort will be made to pursue virtual learning to the extent possible. Where synchronous virtual instruction is intended, published class meeting times must be observed so that students’ schedules are not disrupted.

The safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader community remain our top priority. We will continue to provide updates regarding the status of the university’s academic and administrative offices as conditions change.

Please continue to check our website and social media channels for the latest information.

If you have any safety concerns, contact OPSEM at 202-274-5050. For all immediate emergencies, call 911.

Thank you for your continued dedication to our students and to UDC’s mission. 

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Office of the General Counsel

Welcome to the Office of the General Counsel

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) represents the University and Board of Trustees in matters before District and Federal Courts/Agencies and oversees outside counsel. The OGC advises the University administrators on legal issues, including Federal and District regulations related to employment and equal opportunity, scientific research and intellectual property, Title IX compliance, financial aid, property management, contracts and procurement, and many other legal matters. The OGC provides responsive advice and creative solutions to the University’s legal issues.

Avis Russell serves as the general counsel and the chief legal counsel for the university.

The staff of the Office of the General Counsel is responsible for preparing and reviewing agreements and policies, representing the University in legal proceedings, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, providing legal advice to the University, and providing general support consistent with the university’s mission and strategic plan, the Equity Imperative.

 

Contact Us

Office of The General Counsel

202-274-5400
Fax: 202-274-5320

Avis Marie Russell, Esq.
General Counsel
Van Ness Campus
avis.russell@udc.edu
202-274-5400

Erica Wright, Esq.
Assistant General Counsel
Van Ness Campus
erica.wright1@udc.edu
202-274-5956

Thomas Redmond, Esq.
Assistant General Counsel
Van Ness Campus
tredmond@udc.edu
202-274-5622

Mariett “Tina” Sanha
Executive Assistant
Van Ness Campus
mariett.sanha@udc.edu
202-274-5978
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