Task Forces and Perceived Conflict of Interest

Perceived conflict of interest concerns have been shared regarding when task force members are voting on templates for or related to their program or service. The individuals selected for these task forces have committed to providing a fair assessment of all programs and functions. They were selected with input from faculty organization leadership and campus union partners (e.g., WFSE, etc.) on the basis of their strong reputations and the belief that they could successfully carry out this responsibility while maintaining an institutional perspective rather than one that favors their own interests. As such, there is an expectation that each task force member fully participates in all discussions and votes — even if the program/function under consideration is their own.