• Archivist-Records Management Program
• Records Management Policy*
• Records Retention, Public Records and Historical Records Training

• Public Records Policy
• Privacy and Release of Student Education Records

• FERPA Release*
• Privacy and Release of Student Education Records*
• Student Notifications of Rights Under FERPA*

• Conflicts of Interest Certification Form*
• Conflicts of Interest Policy*
• Nepotism Policy
• Ohio Ethics Commission

• Affiliation Agreement (non-paying internship)*
• Master Sponsored Agreement*
• Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement*
• Sponsored Agreement*
• Testing Agreement*

The Office of the General Counsel provides legal advice and representation to Youngstown State University.  This website is designed to assist the Youngstown State University community in gathering certain types of legal information.  This site will provide a variety of resources, including contract management, affiliation or clinical form agreements, ethics information, public records requests and records retention schedule.  The Office is responsible for providing legal advice and consultation on legal issues involving the University to the University community.

Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that values all individuals and groups and to non-discrimination and equality of opportunity in education and employment. University policy prohibits all forms of harassment based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Statement of Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity

Youngstown State University is committed to a campus environment that values all individuals and groups and to non-discrimination and equality of opportunity in education and employment. University policy prohibits all forms of harassment based on sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

Major Equal Employment Opportunity Laws

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Executive Order 11246 (as amended by 11375)—Requires affirmative action programs for women and minorities and 
prohibits job discrimination on the basis of race, color , religion, sex, or national origin.