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Conflict of Interest Committee

Membership: 7 Faculty (with a strong research background), one from each academic college, one from the Graduate College, one from the Library, 1 Staff, and the University Attorney and Chief Audit Officer serving as non-voting, ex officio members.

Terms of Service: Faculty members will serve a three-year term and can serve two consecutive terms. When consecutive terms have been served, a three-year break must occur before serving again.

Description: The committee shall evaluate conflict of interest disclosures as well as allegations or concerns raised relating to possible conflicts of interests and shall make determinations regarding what actions may be required to manage, reduce or eliminate conflicts of interests. Recommendations of the committee concerning the rights and responsibilities of all parties will be referred to the President for final determination.

(Approver: Provost/SVPAA) 

2024-2025 Membership

Name Title Department/Area Service Term
Bing Xiao Faculty, CoE Teaching and Learning 2022-2025
Dixie Webb, Chair Faculty, CoAL Art + Design 2023-2026
Simon Rotzer Faculty, CoBHS Institute of National Security Studies and Military Studies 2024-2027
Jennifer Harris Faculty, Library Library 2022-2025
Md Ali Haider Faculty, CoSTEM Engineering Technology 2024-2027
Melynda Conner Faculty, CoB Management and Marketing 2024-2027
Pam Gray Faculty, Graduate Communication 2023-2026
Mary Catherine Denmark Academic Advisor
(Staff)
College of Business 2022-2025
Corey Harkey Associate General Counsel Office of Legal Affairs Non-Voting
ex officio*
Blayne Clements Chief Audit Officer Internal Audit Non-Voting
ex officio*