8.1 Rationale
(Amended 4/1/25)
It is the policy of the university that conflicts of interest must be avoided where possible, and otherwise disclosed and managed. The University of Iowa and its employees are committed to the principle of objective, fair treatment of all employees. Accordingly, it is crucial that university activities be conducted in an atmosphere that is free of actual or potential conflicts of interest that compromise this principle. This policy protects the integrity and objectivity of university employees in the performance of their university obligations, and supports a workplace environment based in fairness. Other types of conflicts of interest may be managed under university policies as listed in III-8.12.