Conflict of Interest & Commitment (COI/COC): Disclosures for Non-Research Faculty & Staff
The is intended to protect the credibility and reputation of UTSA, and its faculty and staff by providing a transparent system of disclosure, approval, and documentation of employee activities outside UTSA (including but not limited to: engaging in outside employment or outside board service and owning certain interests in business entities) that might otherwise raise concerns about Conflicts of Interest or Conflicts of Commitment. also serves the purpose of ensuring compliance with state ethics laws and Regents’ Rules. Finally, it is intended to provide the framework for rules and procedures that will clearly delineate allowable outside activity.

Information
Conflict of Interest FAQs
- What is a conflict of interest?
- Who needs to complete a conflict of interest disclosure?
- What happens when you complete a conflict of interest disclosure?
- How does UTSA manage conflicts of interest? When does UTSA use a management plan?
- Why is managing conflicts of interest important?
- What is the process for disclosing conflicts of interest at UTSA?
- What happens if a conflict of interest is identified?
- Are all conflicts of interest prohibited at UTSA?
- How can I learn more about conflicts of interest at UTSA?
- What are some examples of conflicts of interest?
Conflict of Commitment FAQs
For more information regarding management plans, please get in touch with your Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) so they may better assist you with navigating this.
Supervisor Training
COI/COC Portal
Contact Information
For questions regarding the Conflict of Interest, Conflict of Commitment and Outside Activities disclosure/approval process, please email the Office of Institutional Compliance & Risk Services at staffCOI@utsa.edu