Outside Employment and Other Outside Activities

Purdue employees may not accept appointments, engage in any business or otherwise divert their attention from University duties without appropriate approvals. This regulation covers: (a) connection with any business enterprise as owner, partner, officer, director, consultant or agent; (b) connection with any public office either by election, appointment or employment; and (c) connection with any professional association, educational institution or foundation as trustee, officer, lecturer or representative.

A request for permission to engage in all such outside activities is required annually. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Conflict of Commitment and Reportable Outside Activities Policy are located online. FAQs regarding the Individula Financial Conflicts of Interest Policy are also online.

The complete University Policy on Conflicts of Commitement and Reportable Outside Activities It (III.B.1) can be found at https://www.purdue.edu/policies/ethics/iiib1.html.