Administrative Procedures regarding Spouse/Partner Conflicts of Interest

The University of Washington Faculty Handbook sets forth guidelines designed to address Conflict of Interest (volume 2, part 2, chapter 24 and vol. 4, part 5, chapter 2). The purpose of this document is to elaborate more specific procedures applicable to everyday decision-making that occurs in this department. In all situations, the goal is to ensure that a spouse/partner in the Department of Communication does not receive differential treatment (good or bad) because of that person’s relationship with another member of the Department.

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