Overview
Aspects described on these pages help the Boise State community by providing a resource for guidance and clarity in navigating responsibilities related to conflicts of interest and conflicts of commitment.
Conflicts of Interest (COI)
A conflict of interest occurs when University personnel use their positions to influence or for personal gain (or appear to influence or gain), including financial advantage or personal benefit, due to their University positions.
Conflicts of Commitment (COC)
A conflict of commitment can arise when a member of the University community’s personal or professional activities or other significant commitments, whether outside or within the University, interfere with University personnel meeting their job responsibilities to the University.
Please direct questions related to conflicts of interest/commitment to coi@boisestate.edu.
Disclaimer
Boise State University’s conflicts of interest/commitment materials found on this website directly relate to the Boise State University community. As such, for example, the conflicts of interest/commitment content described herein may not fully apply to a specific situation faced elsewhere. Boise State University’s conflicts of interest/commitment materials do not consist of legal advice. Those outside the Boise State University community should not act or rely on any information on Boise State University’s conflicts of interest/commitment website and should seek the advice of an attorney before taking any action.