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Legal & Compliance Vision

Vision

Jacksonville University's Office of Legal and Compliance works to enhance a culture of compliance and ethics and to assist University stakeholders carry out its academic mission with integrity and in accordance with the University’s legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities.

Legal & Compliance Mission

Mission

Our mission is to ensure operational compliance standards and procedures are established and carried out in accordance with laws, regulations and policies, to assist with the implementation and enhancement of internal controls, and to support an ethical work environment to effectively contribute to the pursuit of the University mission. 

Legal & Compliance Values

Values

In keeping with the core values of the University, the office of Legal and Compliance is directed by the following values:

  • Ethics – We believe in acting with honesty, courage, and trustworthiness.
  • Respect – we treat others equitably and support thoughtfulness and inclusion
  • Inclusion – We embrace the diversity of individuals and ideas, including race, ethnicity, religion, spiritual beliefs, national origin, age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical ability, and intellectual perspective and work to ensure all stakeholders feel a sense of belonging.
  • Integrity – we exhibit honesty and ethics in our work and interactions with others
  • Consistency – we work diligently to serve constituents and process requests in a similar manner
  • Lifelong Learning  – we seek a lifetime of global learning and commit to stay informed of relevant issues to better serve our communities

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About Us

Allana Forté (She/her)Senior Vice President, Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Chief People and Culture Officer

Allana serves as the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Counsel and Chief People and Culture Officer at Jacksonville University. In addition to leading compliance and legal matters for the University,  Allana is also responsible for leading recruitment and retention initiatives for faculty and staff. She oversees activities performed by the Office of People and Culture, including benefits, recruiting, compensation, employee relations, training and employee recognition programs. Allana serves as the chair of the Employee Recognition Committee and the Faculty/Staff Wellness Committee.

As a trained advocate, Allana considers her transition to higher education seamless as she went from advocating for clients to advocating for students.

Allana’s passions include equity work and community mentorship. In her spare time, she teaches higher education law and policy to graduate students. She also enjoys poetry, podcasts, and game night.

Fonnie Baarmand

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 Fonnie Baarmand (She/her)

Assistant Vice President of People & Culture, Director of Compliance

Fonnie serves as the Assistant Vice President of People & Culture, and Director of Compliance in the Office of People and Culture at Jacksonville University. 

 

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Jacksonville University is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community and strives to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences.

Contact Information The Office of Legal & Compliance

Howard Administration Building
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211

Phone: (904) 256-7025