Recent Policy Updates

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What’s New

  • March 31, 2023

    Link to Chapter 4.1

    Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment

    Harmonized language regarding the Stanford rider with the approved policy by the Faculty Senate. Correct language in section VI.F.3 regarding prohibitions on accepting certain types of funding.

  • March 27, 2023

    Link to Chapter 4.1

    Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment

    RPH 4.1 has subsumed RPH 4.4. Define activities requiring prior approval as well as adding a definition section to define terms. Population of who needs to disclose outside interests in OPACS has been expanded. Clarifies and harmonizes terms with other RPH policies. Allows for a central COI committee to be formed. Clarifies when foreign activities must be disclosed. Allows for school specific procedures.

  • Faculty Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest

    Attachment A Revised

  • Faculty Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest

    Created new attachment A approved by OGC and VPDoR
  • October 18, 2018

    Link to Chapter 4.1

    Faculty Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest

    Update to clarify 'U.S.' government service in Limitations on Outside Professional Activities section.

  • April 26, 2018

    Link to Chapter 4.1

    Faculty Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest

    Update to insert language to clarify use of titles for outside activities. 

  • April 14, 1994

    Link to Chapter 4.1

    Faculty Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest

    Presents and discusses circumstances which can create real or perceived conflicts of commitment and conflicts of interest for faculty. Establishes requirements for annual disclosures and certifications, and for those made at the time of a transaction such as a sponsored project or gift.