Overview

• Each academic staff member must obtain prior written approval to engage in non-University income-generating activities, and must also disclose such activities annually, whenever a substantial change in such activities occurs, or when required by granting agencies.

• A conflict of commitment arises when the external activities of an academic staff member are so demanding of time or attention that they interfere with the individual's responsibilities to the University.

• A conflict of interest occurs when the academic staff member is in a position to advance one's own interests or that of one's family or others, to the University's detriment.

• The involvement of University students or employees in the external activities of the academic staff member must be disclosed and may require monitoring.

• The unit executive officer will work with the academic staff member to identify and evaluate potential conflicts and to manage or eliminate them.

• Reports of potential conflicts and remedies are reviewed on each campus by the Vice Chancellor for Research, who is advised by a Conflict Review Committee of three or more academic staff members.

• If remedies mutually satisfactory to the academic staff member and the University are not reached, the University may impose a sanction, subject to appeal.

• Sanctions for violating this Policy depend on the severity of the violation and range from reprimand to dismissal.

• An academic staff member may appeal a denial of approval for an external activity or a sanction.

• Final responsibility for this Policy rests with the President or the President's designee.

• Diligent efforts shall be made to maintain confidentiality of reports, remedies, and sanctions.

	Policies
Conflict of Interest
-  Preamble
-  Overview
-  Policy
-  Procedures
-  Appendix
-  Annual Disclosure Process
-  Resources and Information

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