Conflict of Interest Policy at BYU

What is the purpose of the Conflict of Interest Policy at BYU?

• To encourage conflicts of interest

• To maintain integrity on campus and reinforce a culture of professionalism and the proper use of university resources

• To allow faculty and staff to maximize opportunities for teaching, scholarship, citizenship, and professional development

• To protect students and their rights

Who is required to comply with the Conflict of Interest Policy?

• Only CFS-track faculty members

• Only staff members

• All faculty and staff members

• Only adjunct and visiting faculty

What is considered a potential conflict of interest?

• Any situation where a personal interest of a university employee (financial, relationship, or otherwise) is inconsistent with, interferes with, compromises, or couldcompromise the best interests of the university.

• Any situation where faculty or staff members receive gifts or compensation for their roles outside of the university.

• Any situation where faculty or staff members work on multiple projects simultaneously (either intra- or outside of their university duties).

• Any situation where a university employee's might go against the teachings of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

When should faculty and staff members disclose potential conflicts of interest?

• Only if they believe the conflict is significant

• As soon as they become aware of the potential conflict

• Only at the time of hiring

• Only if the chair or supervisor notices a difference in the employee's effectiveness

Which of the following situations are so egregious they are prohibited even if disclosed and without negotiation?

• Negotiating, influencing, or attempting to influence the negotiations of contracts or agreements between the university and a third party for the benefit of the employee or a Related Party

• • Using non-public information acquired in connection with university business for the benefit of the employee or a Related Party or other unauthorized purposes before public announcements.

• Using a university position to obtain personal or Related Party privileges or benefits from persons or firms outside the university or from the university itself that are not available to all similarly situated employees

• • Voluntarily testifying in a legal proceeding as an expert witness adverse to the university, its affiliated sponsor, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, or other entities that are affiliated with, owned by, or controlled by the Church of Jesus Christ, including other CES institutions.

• Unauthorized personal or commercial use of confidential or proprietary information, trade secrets, or intellectual property that are developed within the scope of employment or otherwise owned by the university

How often do employees need to complete the Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form?

• Once upon initial employment, and annually thereafter

• Every five years

• Only if they suspect a potential conflict of interest

• Employees are encouraged to disclose information but not required

Who must disclose secondary employment?

• Full-time staff

• Full-time faculty

• Adjunct faculty

• Part-time staff

• Student employees (only when they work for more than one department on campus or working special projects)

The Conflict of Interest Policy extends to activities and relationships outside of an employee's role at BYU.

• True

• False

What should the chair consider when approving Conflicts of Interest?

• Time commitment

• Productivity factors related to teaching, scholarship, and citizenship

• Impact on family

• Accessibility to students

• If it involves service on an editorial board

Employees may elect to use vacation hours to perform Church callings or other types of charitable work.

• True

• False