Hightower elected to board of nat’l. attorneys association

Those outside the law profession may not have heard of the National Association of College and University Attorneys. But NACUA, and its over 5,000 members covering 1,600 institutions, plays an important role nationwide in advising universities. It’s an organization that provides practice and scholarly resources that cover most aspects of higher education.

Recently, Anthony Hightower, the senior associate general counsel for Augusta University, was elected to the NACUA board of directors. Hightower will serve a three-year term on the board and was elected by his peers nationwide.

“We have a very strong board membership. We’ve done a few dynamic things on long-term impact.”

“Any time anybody recommends you for something of that nature, it does make you feel good,” said Hightower.

He’s been a part of NACUA for quite some time, having served on a number of committees and continuing to grow, learn and appreciate what the organization does.

“We have a very strong board membership. We’ve done a few dynamic things on long-term impact,” added Hightower.

He said NACUA is active by recommending policies that various institutions undertake.

NACUA also pays close attention to all the rulings in the court system that could impact institutions. Since they are made up of lawyers, it’s an always changing landscape, and being up to speed on everything that goes on nationwide is of the utmost importance.

“I think Title IX is still a matter to which we pay close attention. There