• Staff: Staff may engage in outside employment if it does not conflict with KSU interests, overlap with scheduled work hours, or impair job performance. Staff must notify their supervisors and HR of external employment.
• Board of Regents: Members of the Board of Regents have a primary fiduciary duty to the University. They must avoid external commitments that would interfere with their ability to provide impartial oversight and governance.

Reporting Suspected Violations

Employees should confidentially report alleged violations in writing to their supervisor, HR, or the Office of General Counsel. Good-faith reporters are protected from retaliation. Members of the Board of Regents should report alleged violations to the Board Chair and the Office of General Counsel.

Disciplinary Actions

Engaging in prohibited activities or failing to disclose conflicts may lead to immediate discipline.

• For employees, this may include disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.
• For members of the Board of Regents, violations may result in censure or be referred for removal from office in accordance with the Board's bylaws and applicable state law.

REFERENCES AND RELATED MATERIALS:

• Ethical Standards Policy
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form

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