{"id":35470,"date":"2024-04-17T16:34:09","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T23:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/grad-handbook\/?page_id=35470"},"modified":"2024-04-17T16:34:09","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T23:34:09","slug":"student-problem-solving-crisis-management","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/grad-handbook\/guiding-students\/student-problem-solving-crisis-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Problem-Solving &#038; Crisis Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ac11a3ee\">\n\n<p>Program directors are called upon to deal with a range of special issues involving students. These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unprofessional behavior on the part of faculty or students<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Misunderstandings between students and faculty on academic or personal matters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various sorts of student adversity, often involving health and mental health<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Occasionally, it is necessary to deal with the death of a student or faculty member and the repercussions of the loss in the community. Sources of advice and support are available to assist in dealing with these issues, and this section is intended to serve as a guide to resources on campus that can assist the program director in dealing with problems that arise and to help the director prevent such problems in the first place<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2em\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b8ea20bb gb-accordion\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc47554a gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-ee2ed113 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Health and Mental Health Issues<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-691e05dd\">\n\n<p>Faculty and staff members are often on the front line in dealing with student health and mental health concerns. These concerns may include problems with scholarly work, difficulties with advisors or other faculty and staff, disruptive behavior or personal concerns (including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse), financial concerns, relationship problems, or other emotional issues. The desired outcome in managing graduate student mental and emotional health concerns is to fashion an individualized approach that supports the student\u2019s continued and successful enrollment and that does not compromise the health and safety of the campus community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate study is a stressful activity. You may become aware of students facing any of a range of mental health concerns. Students should be made aware of the many resources available to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/access.ewu.edu\/caps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)&nbsp;<\/a>provide services that are free, confidential, and available to currently enrolled students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Individual Counseling<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/services\/groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Group Counseling<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/services\/tao\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TAO Online Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/services\/biofeedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biofeedback Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/services\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outreach and Consultation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/services\/tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Trauma Recovery Education<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/resources\/faculty-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for Faculty and Staff<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/resources\/parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for Parents of EWU Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>CAPS also has a carefully curated&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/caps\/self-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-help library&nbsp;<\/a>with a very extensive list of topics<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-25d6b18c gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-58451a4d gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Students with Disabilities<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d65aea4f\">\n\n<p>Students with disabilities often need special provisions in order to succeed in graduate education. Graduate students who require academic accommodations because of a documented disability may get assistance from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/dss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Disability Support Services<\/a>. Graduate students who require accommodations to fulfill their obligations as graduate instructors or as graduate assistants may get assistance from Eastern Washington University. Please contact Disability Support Services at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:dss@ewu.edu\">dss@ewu.edu&nbsp;<\/a>or 509.359.6871 with any questions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-cb5d8761 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-bc05ad80 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Grade Grievances<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5a34e8a0\">\n\n<p>Please review the relevant University Policy:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ewu.edu\/policies\/policies-and-procedures\/ap-303-24-grading-grade-changes-and-grade-appeals\/\">AP 303-24,<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ewu.edu\/policies\/policies-and-procedures\/ap-303-24-grading-grade-changes-and-grade-appeals\/\">Grading, Grade Changes, and Grade Appeals<em>.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4ba38aa5 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7071903f gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Academic Probation, Warnings, and Dismissal<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c18baadb\">\n\n<p>All EWU graduate students must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA while enrolled. Students who fall below this standard will be placed on academic probation. Students are allowed one quarter to raise their GPA back to a 3.0. (If special circumstances apply, faculty may petition the Graduate Studies Office to extend the probationary period by one quarter.) Students unable to restore their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or above in the additional quarter of probation shall be terminated from the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Graduate Studies Office immediately notifies students in writing when their performance falls below an acceptable level. For more information, please review the full policy&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ewu.edu\/policies\/policies-and-procedures\/ap-303-22-graduate-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AP-303-22 Graduate Students.&nbsp;<\/a>Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-046a082d gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-0009dcc3 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Academic Disputes &amp; Appeals<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c0a72da2\">\n\n<p>On occasion, academic disputes between faculty and graduate students come to the attention of the program director.\u00a0 EWU provides a process for the resolution of disputes related to equity and fairness of decisions or procedures that affect a student\u2019s academic standing and progress toward the degree. EWU\u2019s\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/sites.ewu.edu\/policies\/policies-and-procedures\/ap-303-24-grading-grade-changes-and-grade-appeals\/\" target=\"_blank\">academic dispute<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ewu.edu\/policies\/policies-and-procedures\/ap-303-24-grading-grade-changes-and-grade-appeals\/\">resolution and appeal policy\u00a0<\/a>is designed to serve both students and faculty and adhere to the academic integrity policies of the University. For assistance, contact the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/grad-handbook\/the-office-of-graduate-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Director of Graduate Studies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-841960cf gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-7ff51fe0 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Academic and Professional Integrity Issues<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ab623bde\">\n\n<p>Academic policies define forms of academic and professional misconduct by EWU graduate students and lay out procedures for investigating and adjudicating these cases. Faculty advisors or instructors often contact the program director for advice and guidance about how to determine if something constitutes misconduct and what to do in such cases. As director, you should consult\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ewu.edu\/policies\/policies-and-procedures\/ewu-901-01-ethical-standards\/\">EWU Policy<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.ewu.edu\/policies\/policies-and-procedures\/ewu-901-01-ethical-standards\/\">901-01: Ethical Standards\u00a0<\/a>for more information. For assistance, contact the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/grad-handbook\/the-office-of-graduate-studies\/\" target=\"_blank\">Director of Graduate Studies.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-89ac865e gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-b8c3ff12 gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct Issues<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-7e0e3ce2\">\n\n<p>The University has issued&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/policies\/knowledge-base\/ewu-402-01-discrimination-sexual-harassment-sexual-interpersonal-violence\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EWU Policy 402-01<\/a>&nbsp;Discrimination, Sexual Harassment &amp; Sexual &amp; Interpersonal Violence to address how responsible employees at EWU should handle any reported sexual and gender-based misconduct issues involving students. Under this policy, as a program director, you are defined as a responsible employee. As such, you must immediately report any information about suspected prohibited conduct involving a student to the University\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/titleix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Title IX coordinator<\/a>&nbsp;at (509) 359-6724.&nbsp; Prohibited conduct includes any instance of sexual harassment, gender-based harassment, sexual assault, stalking, or intimate partner violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assistance with reporting may be obtained from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/student-life\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dean of Students Office<\/a>, Eastern Washington University\u2019s Student Support and Advocacy Manager, Michelle Helmerick: mhelmerick@ewu.edu or 509.359.7924. You may also consider contacting the EWU Police Department: jmiller6@ewu.edu or 509.359.4021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allegations of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, relationship violence, or stalking that involve EWU employees are also very serious matters. The University provides training for all faculty and staff to understand how to handle issues and how to file formal complaints.&nbsp; Please contact the Human Resources Office for appropriate help. There are specific reporting requirements you will need to know about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All complaints may be filed with the Human Resources Office:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>MAIL: Human Resources Office, Attn: Complaints, Investigations and Resolutions Eastern Washington University, 314 Showalter Hall, Cheney, WA 99004<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FAX: (509) 359\u20102874<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EMAIL: cir@ewu.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EWU&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/test-inside.ewu.edu\/policies\/knowledge-base\/1450\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Policy 402-04<\/a>: Investigations of Employees for Sexual Harassment &amp; Sexual &amp; Interpersonal Violence states:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If assistance is required for filing a complaint, complainants are encouraged to contact the Title IX Coordinator; the Director of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, ADA compliance; the Human Resources Investigator\/Mediator; or Human Resources. The university should document any verbal allegations. University employees who receive a complaint, or are aware of an incident involving sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic violence, relationship violence, or stalking shall report the incident by filing a complaint with the Human Resources Office as previously described.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please consult the full policy for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-3dd8b563 gb-accordion__item\" data-transition=\"slide\">\n\n<button class=\"gb-button gb-button-69a2f78d gb-accordion__toggle\"><span class=\"gb-button-text\">Conflict of Interest or Commitment Issues Expand<\/span><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" role=\"img\" class=\"gb-accordion__icon-open\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-accordion__content\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5437a3dd\">\n\n<p>Students or faculty may contact you about how to manage a potential conflict of interest or conflict of commitment involving a student. A conflict of interest can occur when a student has an involvement in an activity or interest outside the University (such as employment or participation in a start-up or other venture) which could provide the basis for unethical actions or decisions on behalf of the external interest. These can include, for example, using University resources to benefit the external interest. A conflict of commitment occurs when an external activity or relationship competes with the student\u2019s primary academic responsibilities, including coursework, research, and teaching. You should contact the point person designated by your school or college to handle these issues who can advise the student about how to eliminate or manage the conflict. The Office of the President provides useful information about University policies and procedures for these issues. 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