Office for Responsible Outside Interests

Who is a University Administrator?

A University Administrator is:

Any University Employee in a position of administrative leadership of a college, academic department, business, or other administrative unit, where a regular job requirement is to make institutional decisions on behalf of the University of Arizona. The role of a University Administrator includes, but is not limited to, the following positions (whether such positions are staffed on an interim, full-time, or part-time basis):

Why do I have to disclose my Outside Employment and Outside Commitments to the Office for Responsible Outside Interests?

The University requires that all Investigators (regardless of their U of A FTE) and all University Employees with a 0.50 FTE or greater submit an Outside Commitment, Outside Employment or Other Support form in eDisclosure for review because the University has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that inappropriate external influences outside the course and scope of one’s University employment or research activities do not affect the performance of one’s primary duties to the University.

What happens if someone who is participating in a Research Project funded by the PHS/NIH does not comply with the Conflicts of Interest & Commitment Policy?

In accord with PHS/NIH policy (42 CFR § 50.605(3)), a retrospective review will be conducted if the Office for Responsible Outside Interests determines that an Investigator participating in any University project funded by the PHS/NIH (excluding Phase I SBIR/STTR grants) has not (a) complied with this Policy; or (b) complied with a required FCOI management plan; or (c) disclosed a SFI or SPI in a timely manner to allow appropriate review and management.

Does the public have access to conflict of interest information?

For Research Projects funded by PHS/NIH agencies, excluding Phase I SBIR/STTR grants, the University is required to respond within five (5) business days of receipt of a written request from a member of the public for information regarding determination of an FCOI of senior/key personnel for the funded project. Such public requests must comply with the requirements of 42 CFR § 50.605(a)(5) and 45 CFR § 94.5(a)(5) of the NIH grants policy.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-509, all disclosures of Substantial Interests, as defined by A.R.S. § 38-502, are available for public inspection.

I will be serving on a board for a university in Europe, providing strategic planning advice for the university. I will be reimbursed for travel expenses, but will also receive honoraria for visits. How do I disclose this?

This should be disclosed as a Foreign Interest by selecting “Remuneration or Reimbursement (excluding sponsored travel)” and “Sponsored or reimbursed travel.” For Foreign Interests, there is no dollar threshold.

 

Foreign Interests are:

I am planning a personal trip to a foreign country this summer (outside my time paid by UA). There will be no money from UA spent, or received. Is there a form to fill if I give a seminar (unpaid, published materials)?

Below, please find a list of the potential points of disclosure. 

COC Form – Outside Activity

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