As Drake begins a new academic year, we wanted to remind you of the resources available for contracts and legal services. There is an informational contracting link on the Office of Finance and Administration website. The site provides the following resources:

• Contracting policy
• Contract overview
• Contract process—approval and retention
• Checklists
• Independent contractor determination
• Templates

A contract review session is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Olmsted, Conference Rooms 310-311. This informational session will include a review of the changes that occurred last year regarding the contracting process and will answer any questions you may have. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Kelly Foster at kelly.foster@drake.edu.

—Kelly Foster, Administrative Services Specialist