The Commission on Research, Commission on Graduate Studies and Policies, Commission on Faculty Affairs, and the Commission on Administrative and Professional Faculty Affairs has an interest. These four commissions were involved in discussion. Dr. Peters then shared information from a book entitled Academic Duty by Donald Kennedy and noted that copies were available to Council members. Joe Merola shared a handout taken from Academic Duty entitled To Reach Beyond the Wall. Dr. Merola shared information regarding putting policy in line with conflict of interest.
State law specifies the number of dollars one can put into business.
When does a good thing lead to a bad thing in regard to priorities and loyalties. What one person sees as good may not be seen that way by another. Malcolm McPherson handed out and reviewed with Council members a document pertaining to the Management of Potential Conflicts of Interest and Commitment. This information included background to the Virginia Tech policy on conflicts of interest and commitment, policy and procedures, forms, guidelines for preparation of memorandum of understanding between faculty or staff and the university, and guidelines for review of disclosure documents and memoranda of understanding. Conflicts of Commitment refer to the disproportionate devotion of time and energy to external activities.