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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Report of Non-University Activities Policies

- Why is the reporting of non-University activities necessary?

- Who must report?

- Why do part-time academic staff members have to report?

- How often does an academic staff member have to complete a form?

- How long should forms be kept in department offices?

2. Report of Non-University Activities Procedures

- Who signs and approves the individual forms?

- Who signs and approves the unit head’s form?

- Which forms should be forwarded to the college office?

3. Report of Non-University Activity Disclosure

- Do I need to have approval for outside activities?

- Does the amount of money received for a non-University activity need to be reported?

- How should time spent on non-University activities be calculated?

- When reporting time spent on non-University activities, do I have to include travel time?

- Does the ownership of rental property need to be reported?

- Must non-University activities performed during evenings and weekends be reported?

- I have a nine-month appointment. Do I have to report my summer activities?

- Do new staff members have to report their activities performed before their University of Illinois employment?

- Does time spent working for other University units on a contractual basis need to be reported?

- Do staff members who are out of the country, on a leave of absence, on sabbatical, or on sick leave need to complete a reporting form?

4. Supplemental Information

- How do I obtain additional copies of the forms?

- Are instructions for completing the form available?

- I still have questions. Is more information available?

5. Statement of Economic Interests

- I just received a "Statement of Economic Interests" in the mail. Where do I find information that will help me fill out this form?

- What are the criteria for filing this form?

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