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Proposal:
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This proposal requests University Senate review of interim policy changes to the University of Maryland's Policy on Consulting (II-3.10[E]) that were approved by the President in collaboration with the Vice President for Research.
The revised policy addresses part-time faculty and staff by pro-rating allowed consulting days based on their appointment percentage, clarifies that it applies to all exempt staff and faculty with 50% FTE or greater while excluding non-exempt staff and those under 50% FTE, emphasizes federal "disclose to propose" requirements mandating researchers disclose all outside activities including consulting before proposal submission, and references new inTERP disclosure system processes.
The policy outlines specific roles for unit heads and next-level administrators in decision-making around consulting activities, requires all consulting to be reported on current and pending support documentation as mandated by law, and establishes automatic COI holds on proposals lacking current disclosures starting October 1, 2025, ensuring consistent compliance with federal requirements aimed at mitigating technology misappropriation and undue influence in U.S. research enterprises.
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