Levels of Risk

The potential for a conflict of interest arises when certain behaviors on the part of the employee occur and are coupled with the existence of certain external relationships. Some combinations are assumed to not represent conflicts of interest. Other combinations represent sufficient potential for conflict of interest and require review and prior approval by the University before the employee can engage in the activity. There are also activities combined with external relationships that are presumed to be conflict of interests and will therefore not be allowed.

Refer to the following table to review the levels of risk in the combination of activities and external relationships found in the Board of Regents Policy. After reviewing the table, complete the next activity.