Statement: This policy recognizes the necessity of providing some opportunities for approved outside employment by these individuals but focuses on the need to devote attention and energy of such persons to the important work of the university. The intention of this policy is to ensure that there is no conflict of interest between a faculty member or an administrator's outside employment activities and the job for which he or she is being employed at the university. Again, there is a need for the university to be sure that the faculty and administrative employees are devoting their full attention to supporting the instructional, research, and service programs of the institution.

           Deans and department chairs should review their areas to assure that no situations exist where employees are doing work, other than for the university, during the normal working hours. The same level of attention should be devoted to assuring that there is no misuse of university equipment, supplies, or facilities by faculty.

           The Board of Visitors policy on Remunerative Outside Employment provides that such employment should not exceed 20 percent of the individual's time per week, provided that he or she obtains the necessary approvals from the dean or vice president, as appropriate.