Conflict of Interest/Conflict of Commitment

Ball State University is committed to providing quality teaching, research, and service. Often, this mission is served by the active participation of its employees in activities outside the University. Interaction with business, government, not-for-profit groups, professional societies, academic institutions, and private individuals or organizations contributes to the professional growth of employees and to the enrichment of University programs. University employees are therefore encouraged to share their professional knowledge and expertise through outside activities that do not interfere with their University responsibilities.

While such interaction is encouraged, an employee's professional or other activities outside the University may result in a real or perceived conflict of interest or conflict of commitment. These conflicts may affect the way in which the employee carries out his or her University responsibilities. Conflicts of interest or conflicts of commitment may also adversely impact the University's mission, and they may undermine public confidence in the University. It is therefore necessary to assess and to eliminate or manage conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment, so that the integrity and the interests of the University, as well as those of its employees, are protected.

(From the Preamble of the "Policy on Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment," 2004-2005 Faculty and Professional Personnel Handbook, Ball State University, Section II, p. 149.)

Policy Coordinator

The Policy Coordinator for conflict of interest and conflict of commitment is the Coordinator of Research Compliance in the University's Office of Academic Research and Sponsored Programs. The Policy Coordinator may be reached at 285-5070 or 285-1600.

Disclosure

To disclose a conflict of interest and/or conflict of commitment, please click on the link below, complete the interactive form, print the completed disclosure form, sign the form, and submit it to the next signatory.

[Conflict of Interest/Commitment Disclosure]