Conflict of Interest Committee
Membership: 7 Faculty (with a strong research background), one from each academic college, one from the Graduate College, one from the Library, 1 Staff, and the University Attorney and Chief Audit Officer serving as non-voting, ex officio members.
Terms of Service: Faculty members will serve a three-year term and can serve two consecutive terms. When consecutive terms have been served, a three-year break must occur before serving again.
Description: The committee shall evaluate conflict of interest disclosures as well as allegations or concerns raised relating to possible conflicts of interests and shall make determinations regarding what actions may be required to manage, reduce or eliminate conflicts of interests. Recommendations of the committee concerning the rights and responsibilities of all parties will be referred to the President for final determination.
(Approver: President)
2026-2027 Membership
| Name | Title | Department/Area | Service Term |
| Gina Nigro, Chair | Faculty, Library | Library | 2025-2028 |
| Zachary Barnes | Faculty, CoE | Educational Specialties | 2025-2028 |
| Darren V. Michael | Faculty, CoAL | Theatre and Dance | 2026-2029 |
| Simon Rotzer | Faculty, CoBHS | Institute of National Security Studies and Military Studies | 2024-2027 |
| Md Ali Haider | Faculty, CoSTEM | Engineering Technology | 2024-2027 |
| Melynda Conner | Faculty, CoB | Management and Marketing | 2024-2027 |
| David Rands | Faculty, Graduate | History | 2026-2029 |
| Jordan Longan | Director Dual Enrollment (Staff) |
Dual Enrollment | 2026-2027 |
| Corey Harkey | Associate General Counsel | Office of Legal Affairs | Permanent Non-Voting ex officio* |
| Blayne Clements | Chief Audit Officer | Internal Audit | Permanent Non-Voting ex officio* |