Report of Non-University Activities (RNUA)
**A new disclosure application, START myDisclosures, replaces the paper RNUA form that was previously used. Visit the Contacts & Resources page for additional information about the RNUA submission process.**
Active
participation by staff members in external activities that enhance
their professional skills or constitute public service can be beneficial
to the University as well as to the individual. Because such activities
can lead to conflicts of commitment or interest with regard to one's
University responsibilities, it is necessary to measure and monitor the
non-University activities of staff members. The University of Illinois Policy on Conflicts of Commitment and Interest (COCI) provides a framework for measuring and monitoring the propriety
and advisability of non-University activities of academic staff members.
The
Vice President for Academic Affairs is the President's designee for all COCI
matters. OVPAA manages the Conflicts of Commitment and Interest
disclosure and reporting process for University Administration
employees. Academic staff members are required to disclose activities
annually via the Report of Non-University Activities (RNUA). It is
required that Civil Service employees disclose any activities for which there is a potential conflict.
The
annual Report of Non-University Activities (RNUA) is the university
process for managing real or perceived conflicts. The RNUA is a process
by which academic staff members disclose and obtain prior written
approval for non-university income-producing activities or activities
that might conflict with an individual’s university responsibilities. The links on the left provide additional information about the RNUA process.
CONFLICTS OF COMMITMENT & INTEREST
Everyone plays a part
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Serve as President's designee on all COCI matters
VICE CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH
Urbana & Chicago
Manage campus COCI processes
VICE CHANCELLOR FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Springfield
Inform and train campus community
DEANS
Provide second level review for potential conflict
DEPARTMENT/UNIT HEADS
Unit Executive Officers
Work with academic staff to identify, evaluate, manage, or eliminate potential conflicts
ACADEMIC STAFF
Complete the annual disclosure process via the Report of Non-University Activities (RNUA) online form