Policies
K-State's Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Time Commitment Policy
This statement of policy concerning conflicts of interest and time commitment has
been developed by a university task force in order to ensure compliance with the laws
of the State of Kansas and mandates from the Board of Regents and federal funding
agencies, the latter as a prerequisite for their future support.
K-State Consulting Policy - University Handbook, Section D40
Faculty members are encouraged to accept outside consulting assignments that support
professional growth, as long as the assignments do not interfere with the effective
discharge of university responsibilities.
Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) Commitment of Time, Conflict of Interest, Consulting
and Other Employment
The purposes of this policy are to: (i) educate about situations that generate conflicts;
(ii) provide means for faculty and unclassified staff and the university to manage
real or apparent conflicts; (iii) promote the best interests of students and others
whose work depends on faculty direction; and (iv) describe situations that are prohibited.
K-State's policy on Employment of Relatives
If a person is in a position which requires an evaluation on a personnel decision
such as those concerning appointment, retention, promotion, tenure, or salary of a
close relative, such condition shall be deemed a conflict of interest.
Chapter 46.--LEGISLATURE Article 2.--STATE GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
46-237.Gifts to state agencies, state officers and employees, candidates for state
office and state officers elect; limitations and prohibitions; exceptions; hospitality;
honoraria; gifts from foreign governments; reimbursement of legislators for travel
and subsistence expenses by certain national and international organizations and foreign
governments.
Relevant Federal Law and Regulation
- 42CFR50 Subpart F
Responsibility of Applicants for Promoting Objectivity in Research for Which PHS Funding Is Sought - 45CFR601-607
Institutional responsibility regarding conflicting interests of investigators.