Lincoln University’s Office of the General Counsel provides support to the University in the contracting process.
To assist the ease of departments entering into contracts for revising services, the OGC has developed several Lincoln University standard form contract documents.
The OGC is knowledgeable of the University’s policies and state and federal regulations that govern each transaction.
Faculty and staff may use the information provided below to find the Lincoln contracting office guide for reviewing and managing a contract.
1. What is a Contract/MOU/ Partnership Agreement?
An agreement between parties, creating mutual obligations that are enforceable by law.
2. What is a contract review process?
A contract review is a process of reading and understanding a written agreement, often on a line-by-line basis. It involves drafting, revising, negotiating, and signing a contract. The purpose of contract review is to confirm that the contract contains all the elements of a valid contract and is legal as to form.
3. Who typically conducts the contract review process?
The Office of General Counsel at Lincoln University. The contract review process shall typically have a 10 - business day turnaround.
4. Can a contract be rejected or modified during the review process?
Yes, depending on the nature of the said contract, it will be determined for rejection or modification by the General Counsel prior to approval.
This procedure is intended to ensure that all agreements obligating the University are properly reviewed, approved, and signed prior to implementation.
The procedures below outline the necessary steps:
(1) Complete a Contract Approval Form (CAF)
(2) Email the form with signatures and the contract for review to generalcounsel@lincoln.edu
(3) SEA (Senior Executive Assistant) will respond to you with the receipt of CAF and Contract
(4) SEA will do an initial review for prior approvals. All signatures up to the Vice President must be obtained.
5) After maintaining all prior approvals, the contract will be sent to General Counsel for review.
(6) After review, the General Counsel will approve or reject. If rejected, it will be sent back to the original sender with an explanation.
(7) If approved, it will be sent back with instructions to forward to the CFO or President for final signature authority and execution.
Please find below the contract approval form link as well as instructions for how to complete the form:
