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"Lots of folks asking what if we do the work pro bono? Our compensation was not given as a reason in the original disapproval from UF. That is new language the
by joveian 5y ago
"Lots of folks asking what if we do the work pro bono? Our compensation was not given as a reason in the original disapproval from UF. That is new language the university added in its PR statement"
https://twitter.com/ElectProject/status/1454526638578880516 https://twitter.com/ElectProject/status/1454526638578880516
- Consultant32452 5y agoDoes the policy that requires them to ask permission to do something ever apply to volunteer work under any circumstances? Or is this something they only have to do when getting paid?
- davorak 5y agoThe image in the linked twitter suggests that Michael McDonald officially asked if he could testify pro bono and was denied by Gray Wimsett, Assistant Vice President of Conflicts of Interest. So Gray Wimsett at least claims it is against the policy to volunteer to do the work in this case.
- joveian 5y agoThat was the response to the initial (compensated) request, however it seems to clearly indicate that the compensation is not the issue.
- joveian 5y agoI have no direct knowledge of the policy but the comment implies that it wouldn't matter.
- Consultant32452 5y agoThe comment was given with in a context of a policy that required the professors to ask permission to perform some work. If the policy only applies to paid work then that is the context and makes all the difference.
- davorak 5y agoConflict of interest policy typically cover both paid and unpaid work since either could be a conflict of interest. From the University of Florida: "Conflict of Commitment: occurs when a University Employee engages in an Outside Activity, either paid or unpaid, that could interfere with their professional obligations to the University." https://policy.ufl.edu/policy/conflicts-of-commitment-and-conflicts-of-interest/ https://policy.ufl.edu/policy/conflicts-of-commitment-and-co...
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