4.16 Conflict of Interest Disclosure
The University strives to conduct its activities in ways that promote and maintain public trust, and project its values of integrity, transparency, and scholarship. A potential Conflict of Interest (COI) exists whenever personal, professional, commercial, or financial interests or activities outside of the University have the possibility (either in actuality or in appearance) of (1) compromising an employee鈥檚 judgment in a way that may not be in the best interest of the University, (2) influencing an employee鈥檚 decision or behavior with respect to teaching and student affairs, appointments and promotions, uses of University resources, interactions with human subjects, or other matters of interest to the University; or (3) resulting in a personal or family member鈥檚 gain or advancement at the expense of the University.
Applicable employees are required to recognize and disclose conflicts of interests or the perception of conflicts on an annual basis, and to ensure that such conflicts are properly managed, such that the employee鈥檚 institutional responsibilities are free from bias and inappropriate influence. The COI disclosure forms are reviewed by the employee鈥檚 supervisor.
For additional details on the University鈥檚 Conflict of Interest Disclosure reporting and review requirements, refer to the Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment policy, or visit the University鈥檚 COI web page.