Faculty Handbook revision of conflict-of-interest policy 4.2.7.

Whereas, The existing conflict-of-interest policy 4.2.7 in the University of Delaware Faculty Handbook reads: "Teaching and other course-type activities outside the University require the approval of the faculty member's department chair and dean, and the Provost and the President. Because of the possibility of conflict with University Professional and Continuing Studies programs, the department chairperson or the dean should consult with the Director of Professional and Continuing Studies before any arrangements are contemplated."; and

Whereas, This policy needs to address the scenario of faculty offering online courses outside of the University of Delaware; and

Whereas, the term "course-type activities" is vague and could be problematic if applied to a hypothetical case of a faculty offering an online lesson through another university or private firm; therefore, be it

Resolved, That policy 4.2.7 be revised to read: "Teaching and teaching-related activities for remuneration that are undertaken for an institution, organization or entity other than the University, such as serving as the instructor or developer of a traditional or online course offered by an institution, organization or entity other than the University, require the approval of the faculty member's department chair, dean, and the Provost. Because of the possibility of conflict with University Professional and Continuing Studies programs, the department chairperson or the dean should consult with the Director of Professional and Continuing Studies before any arrangements are contemplated."