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Mission

The Legal and Human Resources Division provides legal advice and representation to the Chancellor, the Department of Postsecondary Education, the State Board of Education, and the postsecondary education institutions and agencies under the direction of the State Board of Education. The Division provides technical assistance in the development of policy and the interpretation of statutes and regulations; and provides advice and assistance regarding the recruitment, selection, evaluation, management, and training of college and departmental personnel. The Vice Chancellor for Legal and Human Resources also serves as General Counsel and reports to the Chancellor.

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Contacts

Title Name Phone Email
Vice Chancellor Lynne Thrower 334.293.4603 lynne.thrower@dpe.edu
Litigation Counsel David O'Brien 334.293.4604 david.obrien@dpe.edu
Director of Human Resources LaTonya Dupree 334.293.4601 latonya.dupree@dpe.edu
Human Resources Technician Vicki Strength 334.293.4602 vicki.strength@dpe.edu
Administration Assistant/Legal Assistant Gloria Whiting 334.293.4606 gloria.whiting@dpe.edu

Affiliated Divisions & Organizations

Alabama Job Link
IMDiversity
Society for Human Resource Management
Retirement Systems of Alabama
U.S. Department of Labor