Contracts at W&L Administration and Templates

Frequently Asked Questions:

What do I do if I need to have a contract reviewed or prepared?

A: Contact Associate General Counsel DaQuana Carter at dcarter2@wlu.edu for assistance in drafting or reviewing a contract. For more information, see the university's Contracts Administration Policy.

Can I sign this agreement, contract, lease, purchase agreement that's on my desk?

A: Only a limited number of employees have delegated authority to sign contracts on behalf of the University. Consult the Delegation of Contracting Authority, part of the Contracts Administration Policy, for more information.

Related W&L Policies:

• Contracts Administration Policy
• Delegation of Contracting Authority (A.K.A.: who can sign a particular contract?)

W&L Tutorials and Resources:

• Contracts Process Checklist
• Contracts Policy Q&A

Contract Templates

The OGC has drafted various templates contracts such as contracts for:

• Visiting Faculty
• Services of an Independent Contractor
• Speakers, Lecturers, Presenters, or Bands
• Rental of University Facilities

If you would like a template contract, or if you'd like to request that the OGC develop an additional template contract, please contact Associate General Counsel DaQuana Carter at dcarter2@wlu.edu.