1.7 Conflict of Interest

Each trustee, officer, and employee of Seattle Pacific University occupies a fiduciary relationship with the University based on loyalty, trust, good faith, and candor in the performance of job-related duties.

The University asks that each employee covered by this policy use good judgment, high ethical standards, and honesty in all job-related business dealings. The employee should avoid any conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest. Every employee of the University shall advise the President or the Vice President for Business and Finance of any situation he or she is involved in which may give rise to a conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest. The President will have any perceived conflicts of interest reviewed by appropriate parties to determine a disposition on the conflict.