Conflict of Interest

It is the policy of Northwestern University that its employees conduct the affairs of the University in accordance with the highest ethical, legal, and moral standards.

Northwestern University resources are to be used only in the interest of the University. An employee may not commit University resources to activities not in the interest of the University, including personal outside activities.

To avoid a conflict between personal or professional interests and University interests, an employee must not be in a position to make a decision for the University if his or her personal, professional, economic gain or interest may be directly influenced or affected by the outcome.

For more information on Northwestern's Conflict of Interest Policy, visit: http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/policies/coip.html.