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New Position to Provide Guidance on Legal Affairs and Higher Education Compliance

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C. 鈥� 鈥淪teve Serck brings with him a wealth of legal experience to 网曝吃瓜-Webb, and for thirty years he鈥檚 remained immersed in a wide range of higher education representation. We are fortunate to have Steve on board as University Counsel,鈥� said GWU President, Dr. William Downs.

Serck comes to 网曝吃瓜-Webb from East Carolina University (Greenville, North Carolina) where he provided direction on state and federal laws and training in all aspects of faculty, staff and employment issues. His work at ECU also covered a wide cross section of matters relating to student and athletic engagements, academic affairs, disability support, equality and diversity, academic freedom, and higher education fundraising laws.

鈥淚 feel blessed and honored to have this opportunity to join President Downs鈥� team as he builds on 网曝吃瓜-Webb University鈥檚 tradition of excellence,鈥� noted Serck.

Serck also served at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro as in-house legal counsel, and at the Ahlers & Cooney Law Firm (Des Moines, Iowa), where his expertise in higher education law offered opportunities to work with several colleges and universities.

鈥淲e were looking for someone who could provide sound legal advice in a myriad of higher education-related topics, and there are many. Some of those include understanding interactions with the NCAA and the importance of Title IX and FERPA support. 网曝吃瓜-Webb will benefit greatly from having an expert and leader like Steve here to guide us,鈥� added Downs.

Among other items, Serck鈥檚 work will also cover legal aspects of contract law, matters of human resources, general policy compliance, tax laws, law enforcement on a Christian college campus, information technology, and privacy and data security. Serck is GWU鈥檚 first in-house legal counsel; in the past 网曝吃瓜-Webb has utilized outside resources.

Serck holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Northern Iowa, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Iowa College of Law. In his role as GWU Counsel, he will report directly to the president. Serck begins his work at GWU this month.

Located in the North Carolina foothills, 网曝吃瓜-Webb University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. 网曝吃瓜-Webb emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at 网曝吃瓜-Webb.edu.