Senate Bill 25-26-08
| Bill ID: | 25-26-08 |
| Name: | Interim University of Maryland Consulting Policy, II-3.10(E) |
| Proposed: | 06/17/2025 |
| Proposal: | 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. |
| Active? | No |
| Policy: | https://policies.umd.edu/faculty/university-of-maryland-policy-on-consulting |
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Status
| Status: | Completed |
| Completed On: | 03/18/2026 |
History
| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Senate |
| Received: | 2026-02-02 |
| Decision Date: | 2026-02-03 |
| Decision: | The Senate voted to approve the recommendations on the Interim University of Maryland Consulting Policy, II-3.10(E) (Senate Documents #22-23-13 and #25-26-08) |
| Actions: | The Senate will vote on the Research Council's recommendations on the Interim University of Maryland Consulting Policy, II-3.10(E) (Senate Documents #22-23-13 and #25-26-08). |
| Next Step: | Presidential Approval |
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| Status: | Complete |
| Reviewer: | Senate Executive Committee (SEC) |
| Received: | 2026-01-14 |
| Decision Date: | 2026-01-21 |
| Decision: | The SEC voted to add this proposal to the February 3, 2026 University Senate Meeting agenda. |
| Actions: | The SEC will vote to include the Research Council's report to the February 3, 2026 University Senate Meeting agenda. |
| Next Step: | Senate Review |
| Status: | Under Review |
| Reviewer: | Research Council |
| Received: | 2025-12-10 |
| Decision Date: | 2026-01-12 |
| Actions: | The Research Council will review the charge document and submit its findings to the SEC. |
| Next Step: | The SEC will review the Research Council findings. |
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| Status: | Complete |
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