1.2 Compliance
| Added: | 08/28/2014 |
| Revised: | 07/08/2015 |
| Last Reviewed: | 07/31/2018 |
| Effective: | 08/07/2015 |
Middle Georgia State University strives to comply with all applicable Federal and State laws, rules, and regulations and complies with the USG BOR Policy 7.16 – Compliance.
Ultimately the president of MGA is responsible for ensuring that the University complies with all laws, rules and regulations. The campus Internal Auditor is the designated MGA compliance officer. Each department/unit head of MGA is responsible for identifying and documenting applicable federal and state laws specific to the functions of their department/unit and for the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance. If needed, the department/unit head should seek assistance from the compliance officer with the interpretation of and compliance with laws, rules and regulations.
The following compliance officers have been appointed for the specific areas due to the large number of high risk policies, procedures, laws and regulations.
| Area | Compliance Officer |
| Athletics | Director of Athletics |
| Clery Act | Assistant VP for Risk Management & Police Services |
| Environmental Regulations | Assistant VP for Facilities |
| FAA Regulations | Executive Director for Aviation Operations |
| Federal Financial Aid | Director of Financial Aid |
| Intellectual Property | University Counsel |
| Nondiscrimination in Employment | Director of Human Resources |
| Open Records Act | University Counsel |
| Students with Disabilities | Director of Accessibility Services |
| Title IX | Title IX Coordinator/Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |