WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies including NSF for research and other sponsored activities, in a manner deemed by statute to enhance the competitive position of state institutions of higher education for research and development, more expeditiously facilitate expenditures for equipment and material for research projects, and simplify and expedite acquisition and utilization of research grants. More specifically, the Office of General Counsel provides a full range of legal services to the University in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to: business transactions, litigation, real estate, employment, immigration, corporate governance, student issues, statutory and regulatory compliance, healthcare, copyright, and intellectual property.