June 6, 2003

Catholic U. Web Site Helps Colleges Comply With Federal Regulations

By BROCK READ

For colleges and universities, complying with federal regulations and laws can be a tall order. Almost 200 statutes -- affecting a range of issues, including hiring regulations, intellectual property, and foreign-student tracking -- are currently on the books, according to Craig W. Parker, general counsel for Catholic University of America.

The sheer number of laws can pose a problem for general-counsel offices like Mr. Parker's, which has only two other lawyers on its staff.

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