Lincoln Memorial University

“DOROTHY NEELY”

“A final copy of the 990 is prepared by the controller and independent accounting firm. Prior to filing, an electronic copy of the 990 and supplemental schedules is provided to all trustees.”

“A trustee shall be considered to have a conflict of interest if he or she (1) has existing or potential financial or other interests that impair or appear to impair his or her independent, unbiased judgement in the discharge of his or her responsibilities to the university; or (2) is aware that a member of his or her family has financial or other interests that would impair or appear to impair the trustee's independent judgment in the discharge of his or her responsibilities to the university. For the purpose of this provision, a family member is defined as a spouse, parent, sibling, child or any other relative residing in the same household as the trustee. All trustees shall disclose to the board any possible conflict of interest at the earliest practical time. Further, the trustee shall absent himself or herself from discussions of, and abstain from voting on, such matters under consideration by the board of trustees or its committees. The minutes of such meeting shall reflect that a disclosure was made and that the trustee with a conflict or possible conflict abstained from voting. Any trustee who is uncertain as to whether a conflict of interest may exist in any matter may request that the board or committee resolve the question in his or her absence by majority vote. Each trustee shall complete and sign a disclosure form provided annually by the secretary of the board of trustees.”

“The process for determining the compensation of the organization's president/ceo included a review and approval by the board of directors, which consists of independent persons. Based upon comparative data and experience of the president, the board of trustees shall determine appropriate compensation. The board of directors used the cupa-hr administrative compensation survey to determine the amount of compensation. This process was documented in the board meeting minutes.”

“The organization's president and vp of finance review and approve the compensation amounts for all other officers and key employees. The president used cupa-hr admministrative compensation furvey to determine the amount of compensation for these individuals. Salary increases are approved annually by the president and vp of finance when the annual budget is reviewed and approved. The president reports his/her findings to the board at a scheduled board meeting. This is documented in the board meeting minutes.”

“Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to internal revenue code 6104. These documents are not available to the public.”

“Field of knowledge, must appreciate and understand the various ways by which we come to know ourselves and the world around us, and must be able to exercise informed judgements. The university believes that one of the major cornerstones of meaningful existence is service to humanity. By making educational and research opportunities available to students where they live and through various recreational and cultural events open to the community, lincoln memorial university seeks to advance life in the cumberland gap area and throughout the region through its teaching, research, and service mission.”

“Quality and availability of justice under the law; and 3. Who have an understanding of the fundamental principles of public and private law, an understanding of the nature, basis and role of the law and its institutions, and the skills of legal analysis and writing, issue recognition, reasoning, problem solving, organization, and oral and written communication necessary to participate effectively in the legal profession.”