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Section 4.09.01: Consulting Activities by Faculty

SUBJECT: Consulting Activities by Faculty
SOURCE: Board Policy Manual 802.1602


POLICY

802.1602 CONSULTING

Recognizing that teaching, research, and public service are the primary responsibilities of faculty members in the University System of Georgia, it shall be considered reasonable and desirable for faculty members to engage in consulting activities, which are defined for purposes of this policy as any additional activity beyond duties assigned by the institution, professional in nature and based in the appropriate discipline for which the individual receives additional compensation during the contract year.

Each unit of the University System shall adopt guidelines governing consulting activities of faculty members which shall include the following:

  1. A plan for reimbursing the institution for use of the institution's personnel, facilities, equipment and/or materials consistent with rates charged outside groups or persons.

  2. A procedure for obtaining prior approval of the president or his designee.

  3. A procedure for defining and prohibiting conflicts of interest.

Last Updated: 07/01/1986


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