Conflict of Interest and Time

At Kansas State University, part of our mission is to promote the public good by fostering the transfer of knowledge gained through University research and scholarship to the private sector. In doing so, we are committed to conducting these activities in a manner that upholds the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and stewardship of University resources. Conflict of interest and time reporting is an important part of this commitment.

Kansas State University recognizes the value of faculty and staff interaction with business and industry, private foundations, and government agencies to foster the University mission, facilitate professional development, and promote expansion of knowledge. In some cases the external activities of faculty and staff, such as consulting, outside employment, public service, pro bono work, or serving as an officer of an external entity, even without compensation, can result in real or apparent conflicts regarding commitment of time. Disclosure of relevant significant financial interest is required of all full-time faculty and unclassified staff and all other University employees who have potential or possible conflicts of interest or time commitment.

The Conflict of Interest and Time Program manages all financial and outside interest disclosures for the University's faculty, staff, and research communities. The program strives to ensure University-wide compliance with interest conflict of interest and consulting policies, the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) conflict of interest policies, and all related federal regulations. The program also facilitates the State of Kansas' annual Statement of Substantial Interest Reporting.

Declaration of Conflict of Interest and Time Forms

In order to comply with the federal regulations and KBOR policy, K-State requires all faculty and unclassified staff to file disclosures of their financial and outside interests in the Cayuse Outside Interest System. These disclosures must be filed upon hiring, within 30 days of acquiring a new financial interest or beginning a new outside activity, and at least annually. See the following resources for assistance with the disclosure.

WHEN

See an explanation of the timeline for submitting your disclosures

HOW

Get step-by-step instructions for how to submit your disclosure

WHAT

Find guidance on what types of activities need prior approval and disclosure

Requesting Prior Approval for Consulting and Other Employment

KBOR policy requires that faculty and unclassified staff members report and secure prior approval for any consulting activities or other employment. Participation in academic conferences, workshops, and seminars does not usually constitute consulting or outside employment. Prior approval requests can be submitted in the Cayuse OI system as part of an updated Annual Disclosure.