Conflict of Interest in Student-Member Relationships Sample Clauses

Conflict of Interest in Student-Member Relationships a) A conflict of interest may arise in situations in which there is a reasonable apprehension that a relationship between a Member and a student may confer upon one of them an unfair advantage or subject one of them to an unfair disadvantage. Such relationships include, but are not limited to: i) close family relationships such as those between spouses or partners, parents and children, siblings, in-laws, grandparents and grandchildren; ii) amorous relationships; iii) relationships between persons whose economic interest are closely interrelated. b) A conflict of interest may arise in any situation where a Member is in a position to make decisions or take actions that affect the student. Such situations include, but are not limited to: i) the decision to admit a student to a program; ii) the provision of instruction; iii) the evaluation of a student; iv) the awarding of prizes, scholarships, financial assistance, and other benefits; v) the awarding of teaching or research assistantships or other remunerative employment, either within the University or using funds administered by the University. c) Where a conflict of interest arises, the Member must notify the next level of authority. d) The Member should decline or terminate a supervisory, teaching, evaluative or decision- making role in which a conflict of interest arises, unless the next level of authority is of the view that this will create undue hardship to the student. e) In situations where the conflict of interest involves teaching, supervision or evaluation and where alternative courses or supervision exist that are reasonable and appropriate to the student’s program, the student should utilize those alternatives. f) Where no reasonable or appropriate alternative exists, the Member shall ensure that a fair and unbiased mechanism of evaluation is put in place. This may require another qualified Member to review all material submitted for evaluation, review the grades assigned, and report whether those grades are reasonable. g) Any third party concerned about a student-Member conflict of interest: i) may bring the matter to the attention of the next level of authority; ii) shall be notified of the outcome. h) Members shall not accept additional remuneration for tutoring a student enrolled in the University where such tutoring relates to the student’s course or program at the University.
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