Conflict of Interest & Commitment (COI/COC): Disclosures for Non-Research Faculty & Staff
The UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures Policy 1.33: Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, and Outside Activities is intended to protect the credibility and reputation of UTSA, and its faculty and staff by providing a transparent system of disclosure, approval, and documentation of employee activities outside UTSA (including but not limited to: engaging in outside employment or outside board service and owning certain interests in business entities) that might otherwise raise concerns about Conflicts of Interest or Conflicts of Commitment. HOP 1.33 also serves the purpose of ensuring compliance with state ethics laws and Regents’ Rules. Finally, it is intended to provide the framework for rules and procedures that will clearly delineate allowable outside activity.
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Conflict of Interest FAQs
- What is a conflict of interest?
- Who needs to complete a conflict of interest disclosure?
- What happens when you complete a conflict of interest disclosure?
- How does UTSA manage conflicts of interest? When does UTSA use a management plan?
- Why is managing conflicts of interest important?
- What is the process for disclosing conflicts of interest at UTSA?
- What happens if a conflict of interest is identified?
- Are all conflicts of interest prohibited at UTSA?
- How can I learn more about conflicts of interest at UTSA?
- What are some examples of conflicts of interest?
Conflict of Commitment FAQs
For more information regarding management plans, please get in touch with your Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) so they may better assist you with navigating this.
- Regents Rule 30104: Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment, and Outside Activities
- UTS 180: Conflicts of Interest, Conflicts of Commitment, and Outside Activities
- UTS 175: Disclosure of Significant Financial Interests and Management and Reporting of Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research
- HOP 1.33: Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment, and Outside Activities
- HOP 4.32: Institutional Conflicts of Interest
- HOP 10.04: Conflicts of Interest in Research & Intellectual Property
- COI/COC Disclosure Video Tutorial (3 minutes)
- COI/COC Disclosure Alternative Written Tutorial (PDF)
COI/COC Portal
Annual completion of a COI/COC disclosure is mandatory for all UTSA faculty and staff. It is also necessary to update the disclosure if any changes occur in their status throughout the year.
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities disclosure/approval process, please email the Office of Institutional Compliance & Risk Services at staffCOI@utsa.edu
