We are reviewing our conflict of interest policy and would appreciate
receiving the following information.  We will be happy to submit copies
of responses to the participants of this survey.   Please list your
institution, your name and your title.  If you are not the person
responding directly, please let us know who provided the information.

1.  Does your university have a standing committee which reviews
conflict of interest cases?  What level university official was (is)
responsible for developing the policy?  Title

2.  Which university office screens awards and proposals to determien if
there is a possible conflict?  List office and person's title which
screens.

3.  If you use a committee, does the committee screen all cases, or only
those that indicate there is a possible conflict?  Could we have a copy
of the screening form via email?  What benchmarks are used to determine
a possible conflict?  Dollar amount or other.

4.  If a faculty memeber indicates that he many have a conflict, how is
the conflict managed-- examples.  Is there any routine follow up to
determine if he follows through with the management plan?  Examples.

5.  Does the form indicating a possible conflict go the the Chair,
Provost, Dean, Counsel's office?  All above, other?

6.  What fields of research are most often involved with potential
conflicts?

7.  How many cases were reviewed last year for potential conflicts?  How
many were considered conflicts?  Were there any awards turned down
because the conflict couldn't be managed?

8.  What steps do you consider most helpful in managing conflicts?

9.  What are the most significant issues universities need to address in
managing potential conflicts?

10.  What complaints, if any have faculty had in filling out forms
relative to conflicts?

If you wish to fax your responses, our fax is 215/204-7486.

I want to thank you for your assistance in this and I look forward to
your responses.

William R. Tash, PhD
Vice Provost for Research
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA  19122

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