Conflict of Interest Committee
Membership: 7 Faculty (with a strong research background), one from each 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. 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)
2021-2022 Membership
Name | Area | Department | Service Term |
Jenny Harris, Chair | Faculty from any College and Library | Library | 2019-2022 |
McLean Fahnestock | Faculty, CoAL | Art and Design | 2020-2023 |
Andrew Hendrickson | Faculty, CoBHS | HHP | 2021-2024 |
Stephen Truhon | Faculty, CoBHS | Psychological Science and Counseling | 2021-2024 |
Ellen Smyth | Faculty, CoSTEM | Mathematics & Statistics | 2021-2024 |
Donna Short | Faculty, CoE | Teaching and Learning | 2021-2024 |
Pam Gray | Faculty, Graduate | Communication | 2020-2023 |
Jessica D'Alimonte | Staff, Academic Affairs | College of Business, Dean's Office | 2018-2022 |
Corey Harkey | University Attorney | General Counsel | ex officio* |
Blayne Clements | Chief Audit Officer | Internal Audit | ex officio* |
* ex officio is a non-voting member
If you have questions, concerns or would like more information about the Conflict
of Interest Committee, please contact:
Jennifer Harris, Chair
Email: harrisj@apsu.edu